Callaghan
Des
46 Ashlawn,
Baile Raithin, Letterkenny.
F92 FXT8
Formerly of Ballina, Co. Mayo.
Peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Retired member of An Garda Siochana. Predeceased by his mother Annie (O’Malley), father Vincey and infant sister Anne. Des will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Julia; children Pól (Fiona), Louise (John), Yvonne (Fearghall) and Angie (Corinne). Des will be sadly missed by his adoring grandchildren, Bláthnaid, Néamh, Lorcán, Dara-Trása, Étain, Ava, Senan, Cillian, Clodagh agus Sadie; his sisters Mary (Dublin) and Joan (Kent); brothers Frank (Kent) and Vin (Ballina); his many nieces, nephews in-laws and a wide circle of family, friends, Garda comrades and neighbours.
Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dó.
May Des rest in eternal peace.
Des will be reposing at his home on Sunday 30th August and Monday 31st August from 12pm to 10pm. Funeral from there on Tuesday 1st September going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny for requiem mass at 11am followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Croí Heart Society or the Irish Cancer Society care of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty funeral Director. House strictly private on morning of the funeral.
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