Anton Croft (16 Jan 1963 - 11 Feb 2017)

Dear Anton was a kind caring friend person who always put others first. He also did a good impersonation of a cat going down the M1!! Always made me laugh, will miss him and he will be missed by a lot of people. Rest well my friend.

To all Anton's lovely friends and cousins...we were truly touched that so many of you came from far and wide to pay your last respects yesterday and joined us later for refreshments and a very special farewell tribute 'gig' at the Holroyd Arms. It was an amazing and hugely respectful turnout. The bands were excellent, the pub very kindly laid on a complimentary spread of nibbles, and an excellent evening was had by all. Thank you so much for all your generous donations both on this site and also for Anton's CDs and T Shirts. In the pub alone you raised over £400! You must all wear your TShirts on Anton's birthday...16 January! Anton would have been truly honoured and happy to see how loved he was. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts...Anita, Penny, Robin and Quentin xxx

I will always remember Anton fondly. He was a caring person who always put others before himself. I always asked him to do his impersonation if a cat going down the M1, always made me laugh. Rest well my friend.

I will always remember Anton fondly. He was a very kind caring person, always putting others before himself. I always used to ask him to do his impersonation of a cat going down the M1!! Always made me laugh. Rest well my friend. Xxx

Sincere condolences, to Anton’s family and friends.
Anton, a lovely human being, a gentleman, a kind, caring and thoughtful soul, a music lover and a good friend.
I really hope you didn’t suffer and had a peaceful death, may you R.I.P.
We love you,
Fiona and James xxx

In memory of Anton, for the times he came and supported my bands Disturbed @ Wessex Pistols. Sorry I won't be able to make the funeral tomorrow but my thoughts will be with you all.

In memory of Anton, with gratitude for the times he came and supported my bands, Disturbed and the Wessex Pistols. Sorry I can't make the funeral tomorrow but my thoughts will be with you all.

Remembering a kind n gentle soul...anton xxxx love charley ann

Words alone cannot convey the enormity of your passing. You and I enjoyed that huge chunk of life which saw us 'grow through the ranks' at Barrow Hills and St George's College. So glad to have met up with you again a few years ago, after so many decades. As an occasional bass player myself, your musical journey got my vote hands-down! You have left behind in your wake many great footprints.

RIP, Ant. Thank you for being there in my life, ol' bean. X :-)

To Anton RIP

Fond memories of Anton. You always sent us a gift and greetings at Christmas which we all appreciated.

We pray for the happy repose of your soul.

Much love from your family in Birmingham xxx

Really missing my longest friend, Anton. Met him in 1985 while working at Merlin Geophysical in Woking. Been friends every since, meeting up again when I moved to Walton on Thames and realised I lived very close to where he was living. Been to a few gigs together which was good with his company. Rest in Peace dear friend