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Des O'Dowd

Des O'Dowd

Kildare, Celbridge

O'DOWD, Des (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Ennis, Co. Clare) died June 7th, 2021, suddenly, at home.

Dear beloved husband of Patricia, treasured father of Kate, Ben and Cian, adored grandfather to Teddy and Albert.

Desperately loved and missed by his siblings, son- and daughter-in-law, siblings-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbours and many, many friends. 

May his beautiful soul rest peacefully and watch over us. 

Due to Government advice and restrictions, a private family funeral will take place.

Those who would have liked to attend Des’s funeral; but due to current restrictions cannot, may view his funeral by following this LINK at 11.00am on the morning of Saturday (June 12th) and please feel welcome to leave a personal message below, by selecting Condolences.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Sightsavers.

The Family would appreciate if you could leave a message to be put into a book of condolences for the family.

Karen shorten doyleStudent knockmore school

Deepest condolences to the family of mr o Dowd he was an amazing teacher loved by all myself my brother and sister had him as a teacher,I always remember his brown leather bag with his intials on it he brought it everywhere,so sad to hear of des passing thinking of his family and friends at this very sad time.thoughts and prayers to you all.