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Desmond (Des) Connolly

Dublin, Blanchardstown

CONNOLLY (Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 and formerly of Castlefin, Co. Donegal) December 13th 2019 (peacefully) at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.

Desmond (Des), beloved husband of Jacinta, dear father of Gráinne, Declan and Louise and a devoted grandfather to Keelin, Liam, Ayla, Tom and Lucy;

Sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, son-in-law Dermot, brothers Tom and Brendan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. 

May he rest in peace

Reposing at his home on Monday evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Removal to St. Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown on Tuesday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 10.00am followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

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

Natalie & team @ Irish CraftsReginas Co-Workers

To Regina and all the family & friends of Des.

We’re thinking of you, Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs at this sad time.

As requested we opted not for flowers but instead made a small donation to St Francis Hospice & put a light on the tree in memory of Des

- Natalie, Aiden, Katie, Marie, Gabby, Hannah, Laura & Eimhín