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Desmond (Dessie) Kiernan

Kildare, Leixlip

KIERNAN, Desmond (Dessie) (Confey, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Fostragh, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford) October 6th., 2021 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Máire (Moya) and cherished father of Caroline, Gavin, Desmond and Jacqueline; Dessie will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren Abbie, Joshua, Dáire, Amelia, Olivia and Jessica, sons-in-law Michael and Daniel, daughters-in-law Sínead and Elaine, brother Kevin, sisters Helen and Peggy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his home on Sunday evening (October 10th) between 4 pm and 6 pm for family and close friends only. Removal on Monday morning (October 11th) to The Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Confey arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by burial in Confey cemetery. The capacity of the church is limited to 50%, but the Funeral Mass can be viewed by following this LINK.

Those who would have liked to attend the funeral; but due to current restrictions cannot, please leave your personal message or condolence below.

Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Temple Street Hospital.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

Funeral Information

Monday 11th Oct 2021

11 am

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

Anne & Tony MatthewsFriend of family

Sincere sympathy to the family of Dessie. So sorry to hear of your sad loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May he rest in peace

Malachy courtneyFriend

Deepest condolences on the death of dessie he will be sadly missed by all

Helen DowlingCousin

Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Remembering you Dessie with love and affection.

Celeste JonesFriend of Jackie’s

So sorry to hear Jackie x you and your family are in my thoughts