Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Colleen and the late Margaret. Much loved father and father in law of Shona and Marc Williams (Melbourne) Tony and Joy (Belfast) Joy Heney and Des Fox (Hakatere) and Grant and Debbie (Christchurch).  Respected stepfather of Warren Blackburn.  Loved Pop of Hayley and Michael and loved Grandad of the late Isaac, and Daniel, Aaron, and Kerry and Mark; and Anna and Lachlan and great grandfather to his 6 great grandchildren. Messages to the Crotty family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday 30 August 2017, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by private cremation at  the Ashburton Crematorium.