Des Thornton,
Ballintubber, Claremorrris, Co. Mayo - peacefully and comfortably at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Jo (February 2021), sister Ita and granddaughter Sarah.
Sadly missed by his loving family, heartbroken daughters Emer, Deirdre Mingoue, Maura, son John, foster son Brendan, brother Colm, and sister Emer (Dublin).
Deeply regretted by his daughter-in-law Olivia, sons-in-law Michael and TJ, grandchildren, great grand-children, loving carers and wonderful neighbours and friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Remains arriving at Ballintubber Abbey on Saturday evening at 6.15.
Funeral Mass on Sunday morning at 10 o’clock with funeral proceeding to Shannon Crematorium.
Funeral Mass may be viewed on line at www.churchtv.ie/ballintubberabbey
No flowers by request.
House strictly private please.
May he rest in peace.
Family on this sad occasion
May he rest in peace
May he rest in peace.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
May he Rest in Peace with the Angels.
Rest in peace Des a lovely man
Best wishes especially at this time to
To John Maura Dierde Eimer and families. And many friends
He was a true gentleman.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
James and Mai
May he Rest in Peace.
May his soul Rest in Peace
Great memories of Des in Carnacon at the ball, alley winner all right
And all the extended family. Rip des.A true character and gentleman
Paul & Berni Connolly
Thinking also of his carers, neighbours and many friends at this sad and lonely time.
Cherish the memories of all the happy times that you shared and may these memories sustain you in the days, weeks and months ahead.
Re-united now with his beloved wife Jo, may Des rest in peace.
Des has recorded a wealth of local history and lore which he loved to share. Always friendly and welcoming - a man it was always a great pleasure to meet and converse with. He was an institution in Ballintubber and will be sorely missed by family, friends and the community. He has joined his beloved Jo. Ar dheis De go raibh siad beirt.
May he rest in peace.
A lovely man, many a time I enjoyed his company RIP
May he rest in peace.
May he Rest in Peace
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace
M
may his gentle soul rest in peace
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers
A dheis Dé go raibh a anam
May his soul Rest in Peace
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace
The Thornton Family.
May your Dad rest in peace
Ye are all in our thoughts and prayers
Rest in peace Des
May he rest in peace
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