Francis “Frank” Joseph Crotty
1929-2020
Crotty, Francis “Frank” Joseph
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of
Francis Joseph Crotty, after a brief illness, at the Oromocto Public
Hospital on July 18, 2020. Frank was born May 8, 1929 in St.
John’s, NL and although he spent most of his life elsewhere,
he was a true Newfoundlander at heart.
Frank was predeceased by the love of his life, Mary Crotty
(nee Fagan) and they are now together “forever and
always” as he often envisaged. He is survived by his
daughters, Mary Dundas (Craig), Sheila Crotty, and Pam Miles. Also
survived by his grandchildren, Brendan (Sofia), Joey (Megan),
Stephanie (Grant), Travis (Morgan), Jason; great grandchildren Molly
and Clifford (Cliffy). Frank leaves behind his sister, Maureen and
numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents John
and Stella Crotty, brothers, Jim and Wayne and sisters, Joan,
Patricia, and Doris.
Frank served in the Canadian Armed Forces from July 1951 to
May 1979 and was a very proud gunner. After leaving the forces, his
love of the military brought him back to work at the ammo depot in
Base Gagetown. After finally retiring, Frank could been seen daily
walking the streets of Oromocto and happily turning down any offers of
a ride. “That’s ok, I can walk there
faster!” was his typical answer. He was a member of the
Knights of Columbus and had a deep sense of faith. Frank will be
dearly missed by all his family, friends and the local
community.
The family would like to thank Dr. Reid and the nurses on
Med1 of OPH for their dedicated and compassionate care of our
father.
There will no visitation. A private memorial mass will be
celebrated Saturday, July 25, 2020. Due to the current pandemic
attendance is by invitation only. Donations may be made to the St.
Vincent de Paul Knights of Columbus or a charity of your
choice.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Francis Frank Joseph Crotty 19292020..
Death notice for the town of: Oromocto, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick