CROFTON

CROFTON (Ratoath, Co. Meath, formerly of Glenville, Clonsilla and serving member of An Garda Síochána) - October 30th 2009 (peacefully), in the loving care of the staff at Beaumont Hospital, after a short illness. Desmond (Des), beloved husband of Siobhán and dear father of Emily, Patrick and John. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, sons, daughter, mother Ann, father John, brothers Harry and Fr James, sister Áine, mother-in-law Joan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. RIP. Removal from his residence this (Monday) evening to the Church of The Holy Trinity, Ratoath arriving at 7 pm. Funeral tomorrow Tuesday after 12 Noon Mass to Ratoath cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Leukaemia Trust, St James Hospital, Dublin. House strictly private.