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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.   

Pat/Mary Jennings T F Hotel
Deepest sympathy
Michael Mary and family O Boyle Letir Islandeady
Deepest smypthy to the Thornton family on the passing of your Dad and grandad. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Patricia & James Mc Tigue
Deepest sympathy to Maura, Deirdre and all the Thornton family on the passing of your Dad, may he rest in peace with his beloved Jo. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Eamon and Geraldine Chambers
Deepest sympathies to the Thornton family on the passing of Des, may he rest in peace.
Andrew McTigue
Sincere sympathy to Maura and all the Thornton family on the sad passing of your Father - May he rest in peace.
Frank and Angela Gibbons and family
Deepest sympathy to Maura and all the Thornton family on the death of your Dad. May he rest in peace.
Esther & Ulick Bourke & Family, Straide.
Sending our Deepest Heartfelt Sympathies to the Thornton Family on the sad passing of Des. May his Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.
Peggie Hughes & family, The Shop, Carnacon
Sincere sympathies to all the Thornton family on the passing of a great man, Des. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace
James & Mags Donovan and family, Carnacon
Deepest condolences to all the Thornton family of the passing of Des, a true gentleman. Reunited with his loving wife Jo and all heavens greats. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace
Paddy and Chris Barnicle
Deepest sympathy to all the Thornton family on the death of Des.may his gentle soul rest in peace. Jo will be waiting to welcome him home in Heaven
Kevin kerrigan owenwee
Deepest sympathy to Maura, John and all the Thornton family on your Dad's passing. May his soul rest in peace.
Kelly family devlish
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of des may he rest in peace
Ann Deere
Sincerest sympathies to all of the Thornton family on the death of Des. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this very sad and lonely time. x
Pat and Eileen Moran Clogher.
Send our deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the Death of Des we spent many happy nights playing cards with him may he rest in peace amen.
Brian and Maud (finn) Barrett
Sincere sympathy to all the Thornton family on the death of Des. Rip
Eamonn & josie Duffy killawalla,
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family, may Des Rest in peace.
Tom Nora and Shannon
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the sad passing of Des
Michael & Mary. Mannion. Ringeraun
Sincere Sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des. May he rest in peace
Martin and Kathleen Murphy
Sincere Sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des may he rest in peace. Are dheis Dé go raibh a Anam.
Ann Bourke Ballyhean
Remembering Des and Jo and May they Rest In Peace
Tom and Sara Prendergast and family
Sincere sympathy to Maura Deirdre and all the Thornton family on the sad passing of your Father may he rest in peace…..
Ballindine Comhaltas ( Margaret Healy / Marian Lyons)
Condolences to Maura and the extended Thornton family on the death of ur father. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Ar Dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis. Mgt and Marian.
Sean and Christina chambers cullintra
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des may his gentle soul rest in peace He is with Jo again xxx
Carmel and Johnjoe Heaney Claremorris
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des .May he Rest In Peace
Kelly family Belmullet
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of our cousin Des. We remember fondly his visits to Belmullet when his work brought him to Erris. Reunited with his beloved Jo.
Maura & Brendan McNicholas & family
Sincere sympathy to Emer, Deirdre,Maura,J ohn,Brendan and extended family on the death of Des. May his gentle soul rest in peace with his beloved wife Jo and all his loved ones gone before him.
Jackie Connolly
My deepest sympathies to all the family on the sad passing of Des.
May he rest in peace.
Pat Friel Westport
Siincere condolence to the Thornton
Family on this sad occasion
May he rest in peace
Bernie Keane Brickens /Market Sq Castlebar
Deepest Sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des. May he Rest in Peace with Jo .
Patricia and Tom Staunton.Castlecarra
Deepest sympathy to all the Thornton family, may he Rest in Peace
Robert and Helen melody castlebar
Deepest condolences to Deirdre Michael and all the Thornton family at this sad time may Des rest in peace
Mary McNicholas and family
Deepest sympathy to Deirdre and the Thornton family on the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Michael & Catherine Moore
Sincere sympathy to Deirdre and the extended Thornton family on the death of Des. May he Rest in Peace
Lisa Chambers
My sincere condolences to all the Thornton family on the passing of their father Des. May he rest in peace. Lisa
Mary & Michael Igoe & Family
Sending our deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the sad passing of Des . May he rest in peace.
Philomena and Michael Thomas, Clooncundra
Sincerest condolences to the family. May Des rest in eternal peace now with his wife Jo who loved him so dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Teresa and Charley Kerrigan
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des may he rest in peace with Joe
Tony and Ann Barnicle, Liscarney.
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton Family on the passing of Des, may he rest in peace.
Pat and liz Chambers Newport
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of your dad and grandad. May he rest in peace.
Michael & Mary Corrigan
Our sincere sympathies to the Thornton family on the passing of Des, may he rest in peace
Michael moran Cloonkeen cottage
Sincere condolences to Deidre and the extended Thornton family on the death of your father Des May he rest in peace
Tom and Patricia Walsh Creevagh
Deepest sympathy to Des's family and the extended Thornton family on his passing. May he rest in peace
Jennings Family, Ballyheane.
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton Family on the sad passing of Des.
May he rest in peace.
Liam and Margaret Fergus Gorthbawn
Sincere condolences on the death of Des may he rest in peace.
Michel & Kathleen Flynn Ballyheane
Deepest Sympathy to Deirdre & all the Thorntron Family on the passing of Des may he Rest In Peace
Padraic and Pauline Moran
Sincere sympathy to Deirdre and all the Thornton family may Des rest in peace
Mary Roche (Bourke) John, Finian and Cuileann
Sincere condolences Deirdre, and all your family on the sad loss of your father. May he RIP.
Michael and Kathleen McDonagh Errew.
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des. May his soul rest in peace.
Peggy Hughes and family Carnacon
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Michael & Annie May (Lydon) Mc Neely, Glenmask, Tourmakeady
Deepest Sympathy to the Thornton Family on the passing of Des, RIP
Therese Minogue
Sincere condolences to all the Thornton family on the loss of their beloved father and grandfather. May he rest in peace
Breda and Martin Moran
Deepest sympathy to Deirdre and all the Thornton family on the death of Des, May he Rest In Peace.
Joe and Kathleen Duffy n family Barney
Sincere sympathy to Maura Deirdre Emer T.J and to all the Thornton family on the sad passing of your father Des May he Rest in Peace.
Seamus and patsy Burke gradogue
Sincere sympathys to emer deirdre maura and John on the occasion of des's passing. A true gentleman. May he rest in peace.
Brid Earls & Seamus Gibbons.
Sincere condolences to Deirdre and all the Thornton family on the sad passing of your Dad. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Tom & Therese Muldoon. Westport.
Sincerest sympathy to John and the Thornton Family on the passing of your father. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
David Duffy Knockrooskey
Sincerest sympathies to John and the Thornton family on sad passing of Des....May he rest in peace.
Johnny and Sarah Fadden Ballyheane
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family following the death of Des. May he rest in peace.
John, Patricia Jennings & Family
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton Families on the sad passing of Des may he rest in peace
Bernard Joyce & Zane Kazotniece, Ballyvary
Our sincerest sympathy to all the Thornton and extended families at this sad time for you all.
Geraldine & Martin McGreal Ballyhean
Our sincere sympathy to Emer, Deirdre, Maura, John and extended families on the death of a legend Des. May he now enjoy eternal peace. with Jo.
Paraic & Marie Cresham
Deepest sympathy to Deirdre, Maura and all the Thornton Family on the sad passing of your father Des rip...May his gentle soul rest n peace
Butler Family, Killawalla
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des. May he rest in peace.
Henry Brawn
Sincere sympathy to John and the Thornton family on the death of your father. May he rest in peace
Mary morley
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton on the death of des may he rest in piece
Michael & Margaret Dempsey Ballintubber
Our sincere condolences to the Thornton family on the death of Des. May he rest in peace.
Frank and Noreen Walsh, Frenchill
Sincere Sympathy to the Thornton family and extended families on the passing of Des, May he rest in peace.
Patricia & Gerry Carney, Derrycoosh
Our sincere sympathy to Maura, TJ and all the Thornton family on the sad passing of your dear dad, may he rest in peace
THE KILKENNY FAMILY
Our sincere sympathy to The Thornton Family at this time. May Des rest in peace.
Kathleen Brophy Castlebar
My Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of your father Des. May he rest in peace
Seamus, Kathleen & McNally family
Des was a lovely man and a great character. RIP. We are so sorry for great loss. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Michael and Frances Tuohy
Our sincere condolences to the Thornton family on the death of your dad Des. May he rest in peace.
Tommie & Pauline Concannon, Clogher
Our sincere sympathy to the Thornton family at this sad time. May Des rest in eternal peace.
Gerry Bourke and Celia Breaffy
Deepest sympathy to Maura and all the Thornton family on the sad passing of your dad.
May he Rest in Peace with the Angels.
Bridie Coleman and Family Newtown Clogher
Sincere Sympathy to the Thorton family on the passing of Des may he rest in peace
Mary Murray
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton families on the death of Des, May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Brendan & Josie Quigley Partry
Condolences to the Thornton family on the passing of Des may he rest in peace.
Sean and Beatrice Corley
We are very sorry to hear of Des's death Deirdre. Sincere sympathy to all the Thornton family. May he rest in peace
Noreen Raftery, Westport Rd., Castlebar
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton Family on the death of your Dad. May he rest in the peace of the Lord.
John and Mary Hayes.Drummin
Sincere sympathies to John and Olivia and all the Thornton family on the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace.
Michael Durkan Balla
Deepest sympathy to John & all the Thornton family on the death of your dad. May he rest in peace.
Kevin & Edel Duggan
Sincere condolences to Maura & the Thornton family on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Patricia Redmond-Morahan
Deepest sympathy to all the Thornton family on the sad passing of your father, may he rest in peace
Mary Jo Cannon Belcarra
Sincere sympathy to Maura and all the Thornton Family on the death of your dad Des so soon after you mam.May he now rest in peace with Jo and all who has gone before him.
Chris Oates Taugheen
Sincere sympathy to The Thorton family on the death of Des . May his gentle soul rest in peace. A through gentle man . Now he is with Jo . Lovely couple rest in peace
Anne Earley, Clooney
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des. May he rest in peace reunited with his beloved Jo.
Denis and Roisin O'Boyle, Claremorris
Our sincere sympathy to Maura, Emer, Deirdre, John, Brendan and the Thornton family on the death of Des. May he Rest in Peace.
Bernard and Breege griffin
Condolences to the Thornton family on the death of Des ,United with his beloved Joe rest in peace
Martin Canning, Ballyvary
Deepest sympathy to Deirdre & The Thornton family and extended family at this sad time. May Des rest in peace.
Kathleen Feeney
Deepest sympathy to all the Thornton family on the death of Des. RIP
Jimmy & Mary Lawless, Parke.
Sincere condolences to Deirdre, the Thornton Family and extended Families on your sad loss of Des. May he rest in eternal peace with your wonderful Mother Jo.
Marian and Paddy Gibbons Ballyhip
Sincere sympathy to all the Thornton family on the sad passing of Des, May he rest in peace
Vivian and Rose Dooley (O'Connor)
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a ainm dílis.
Johnny and Angela Corcoran
Deepesty sympathy to tha Thornton family on the passing of Des may he rest in peace
Patricia & Gerry Carney, Derrycoosh
Deepest sympathy to Maura, TJ and all the Thornton family on the sad passing of your dear dad, may he rest in peace
Eddie & Eileen Bourke Breaffy
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des. May he Rest In Peace.
Deirdre Prendergast & family
Deepest sympathy to John & all the Thornton family on the death of your dad. May he rest in peace.
Mary & John Cunningham, Carrajames, Belcarra
Condolences to the Thornton family on the death of Des. May he rest in Peace and may he now be reunited in Heaven with his wife Jo and all those he knew and loved. Ar dheis De go raibh a hainm dilis.
Chris Prendergast & family
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des. May he rest in eternal peace.
Breege Finnerty
Deepest sympathy to Emer, Deirdre, Maura, John and the extended Thornton family on the death of Des. May he Rest in Peace.
Eamon Kelly and family, Breaffy.
Sincere condolences to Emer, Deirdre, Maura, John, Brendan and the extended Thornton family. We have fond memories of both Des and Jo (RIP) during our years in Ballintubber. We are thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Breda Murphy, London
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing Deidre,my condolences to you and all your family, may he R.I.P
Patricia Healy (Moran) Westport Rd. Castlebar
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des, may he rest in peace.
Bernie and Paddy Byrne Westport.
Our heartfelt sympathy to John , Olivia and to all of the Thornton family on the sad loss of your Dad .. the light of heaven to his soul .
Dot and Blackie Gavin
Deepest Sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of your Dad Des.May he rest in peace.
Kevin and Mary Egan, Castlebar.
Deepest sympathies to all the Thornton family on your dads passing, may he rest in peace.
Brid & Stephen Burns
Sincere sympathy to Deirdre and the extended Thornton family on the death of Des. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Tommy and Breege mannion Clooney
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des may he rest in peace
Pearse & Celia Staunton Knappagh.
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of your dad Des. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Carmel & Michael Sheridan
Deepest Sympathy to Thornton Family on passing of Des RIP
Noel quinn
Deepest sympathies to the Thornton family,may Des rest in peace
John and Maureen Gilligan Ballintubber
We want to offer our condolences to John, Deirdre, Maura and Emer and extended families on the passing of Des. Reunited with Jo. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
jojn and maureen murphy ballyglass
Deepest sympathy to John and the Thornton family on the death of your dad ,may he rest in peace
Martin & Esther Burke & family
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des. May he rest in peace.
Brendan & Mary Kerrigan kilmeena
Sincere sympathy to John Olivia Maura & all the Thornton family on the passing of your Dad. May he Rest In Peace
Jimmy and Josephine Burke ballinvilla
Deepest sympathy to all the Thornton family and extended family on the death of Des may he rest in peace
Sean skeffington
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of des may he rest in peace
Heather Pat Katie Jane Donegal

Rest in peace Des a lovely man
Best wishes especially at this time to
To John Maura Dierde Eimer and families. And many friends
John Moran rush street castlebar
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des. May he rest in peace.
Peter and Breda O Dowd
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family and the extended family on the passing of Des. May he rest in peace
Martin Walsh westlands
Sincere sympathy to John and all the Thornton family on the death of your Dad. May he Rest In Peace
Gabrielle and Michael Fox
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton Family and extended Families on the sad passing of Des.May his gentle soul rest in peace
Tomas and Teresa Walsh Belcarra
Deepest sympathy to Maura and all the Thornton family on the death of your Dad may he rest in peace
Tommy and Noreen O Boyle Riss Castlebar Co Mayo
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton Family on the sad passing of Des may he RIP
Tommy & Kathleen Mannion Hollyhill Castlebar
Our sincere condolences to the Thornton Family on the passing of Des May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Pat and Nellie Duffy Ballyhean
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THORNTON FAMILY MAY DES REST IN PEACE
Anne (Staunton)Seamus Cathal and Darragh Conwell
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of their beloved Des Go raibh leaba aige in aice le Jo I measc na naomh is na n-aingil
Gerry Vera and family feeney Graffymore Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to all the Thornton family on the passing of your Dad may he rest in peace
Gerry & Mary Hughes Breaffy Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to all the Thornton family at this sad time. May Des and Jo Rest in Peace.
Eamonn & Eileen Neary, Ballyheane.
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton Family on the sad passing of Des. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Michael & Winnie Heneghan, Clogher
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des, may he rest in peace.
Padraic & Mary Lyons
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des. R.I.P.
Helena Keane Finnerty
Sincere sympathy to Emer Deirdre Maura John and extended family on the death of Des may he Rest in Peace.
Ger & Carmel Quigley
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des. May he rest in peace.
Noel & Margaret Tuffy, Ballyheane
Deepest sympathy to Emer, Deirdre, Maura, John, Brendan, Colm, Emer & extended families on the passing of Des, may he rest in peace with his beloved Jo.
Mary & Michael Galvin
Sincere sympathy at this sad time, Maura & all your family. May your dad rest in peace. Mary & Michael Galvin
Teresa & Pat Egan , Ballintubber
To Des’ family, please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of Des.
He was a true gentleman.
Seán & Teresa Gibbons, Kilfaul, Partry
Deepest condolences to the Thornton family and extended families on the passing of Des. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
John and Breeda McNicholas, Balla
Sincere Sympathies to Deirdre and Michael, also to all the Thornton family. May Des Rest in Peace.
Noel Hynes & family
Deepest sympathies to the Thornton family on the passing of Des. May he rest in peace.
Catherine & Walter Cannon, Hollymount.
Deepest sympathy to Colm and all the Thornton family. May he R.I.P.
John Feeney Knockmore
Sincere sympathy on passing of Des. Great memories of his time in Housing Department. May his gentle soul rest in the peace of Christ.
Mary McNea
Cómhbhrón ó chroí leatsa a Mháire, and leis an gclann uilig, ar bhás Des.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Sean and Peggy Corcoran
Condolences to Deirdre and the Thornton family on the death of Des. May he rest in peace
James and Mai McGrath Doonamona.
Sincere sympathy to Maura, your sisters and brothers and extended family on the death of your dear Dad. May Dad rest in peace.

James and Mai
Patsy Prendergast, logaphuill, Castlebar
Deepest sympathy to all the Thornton families may his soul rest in peace
Tom & Ann Vera Bourke
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of your dad Des .May he rest in peace
Padraig Trish Jack and Hannah Prendergast ,logaaph, Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to all the Thornton families, may his gentle soul rest in peace
Patrick & Kathleen Sweeney
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of your dad Des. May he rest in peace.
Mary Kelly and family
Sincerest sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des. May he rest in peace Amen
Padraic McHale Menswear, Castlebar
Deepest sympathy to all the Thornton and extended families on the passing of Des. May he rest in peace
Fergie & Joyce McEllin
To Deirdre & extended family we are very sorry to hear about the death of Des may he RIP
Noreen Browne Kilboyne.
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton Family and extended family on the passing of Joe,May he rest in peace.
Alan & Anne Quinn, Windsor
Our Deepest Sympathy to Deirdre & all the Thornton family on the sad death of your Dad.
May he Rest in Peace.
Ballintubber GAA Club
Sincere sympathies to Emer, Deirdre, Máire, John and all the extended Thornton family on the sad passing of Des.
May his soul Rest in Peace
Chris Heffron
Deepest sympathy to Deirdre and Thornton on the passing of Des .May he rip
Frank and Bernie Dermody ballintubber
Sincere condolences on the death of Des, together in heaven rip
Dave and Geraldine Lyons.
Sincere sympathy to Deirdre,Maura,a nd Thornton family on the sad passing of your dad. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Nora & Jimmy Tierney
Condolences to the Thornton family and extended families on your sad loss of Des…lovely gentlemen always to chat with..May he Rest peacefully now he reunited with Josie.
John and Kathleen Chalke and family
Sincere Sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des, may he rest in peace
John and Anne Campbell
Sincere sympathy John and the Thornton family on the death of your father R.I.P.
Richard and Goretti mc Donnell station rd Manulla
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton Family on the death of Des may he rest in peace .
TJ & Noreen Hughes Westport
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the sad passing of Des. May he rest in peace.
Johnny Mee, Castlebar
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des. May his soul rest in peace.
Robert & Dolores Coyne Castlebar
Deepest sympathy to Colm and Rita and all of the Thornton families on the passing of Des, may he rest in peace.
Great memories of Des in Carnacon at the ball, alley winner all right
Marian & Kathryn Moore
Sincere sympathy to Deirdre and the Thornton family on the loss of your Dad
Sean & Kathleen Bourke
Sincere sympathy to all the Thornton family on the death of Des,may he rest in peace.
Carmel Walsh
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des may his gentle soul rest in peace
Ronan & Breeda Keaveney, Ballintubber
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton & extended families on your loss. RIP Des.
Mary Quinn Castlebourke
Sincere sympathy to Emer Deirdre Maura John and Colm on the sad passing of Des May he and jo enjoy the peace and happiness of their eternal home in Heaven
Kevin & Mollie Bourke, Clogher, Breaffy.
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des. May he rest in peace.
James and frankie finnerty and family
Our sincere condolences to John deidre maura and emer.
And all the extended family. Rip des.A true character and gentleman
Eileen Jordan and family
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des. May he rest in peace.
Bernie concannon
Condolences to Maura and Thornton families on the death of Des. May he rest in peace
Paul Connolly
Sincere sympathy to to Deirdre and all the Thornton on the death of Des. May he rest in peace.

Paul & Berni Connolly
Deirdre Bourke, Bonniconlon/Achill
Heartfelt sympathy to John, Olivia & Girls and the extended Thornton & Berry Families as you mourn the passing of Des.
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.
Billy & Josie Skeffington
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des. May he rest in peace
Sean and Mary Grealis, Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to Maura and all of the Thornton Family on the passing of Des. May he rest in peace.
Judy and Tom Clarke manulla
Deepest sympathy to all the Thornton family and extended families on the death of Des. Now at peace and reunited with his beloved Jo.
Jnr & Mary B Prendergast
Deepest sympathy to Emer, Deirdre,Maura & John and the extended Thornton family on the passing of Des. May his gentle soul rest in peace with his beloved Jo.
Jimmy /Mary Murphy
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des. A true gentleman. May his soul rest in peace along with his beloved Jo.
Christy Hyland,Westport
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family, Rest in Peace Des.
Billy & Irene Bourke, Breaffy,
Our sincere sympathy to all the Thornton Family on the death of Des, a real gentleman. R. I. P.
Brian and Mary O Reilly Ballynew Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to Deirdre and all the family on the sad passing of Des may his gentle soul rest in peace.
Sean &Margaret Moogan
Deepest Sympathy to all of the Thornton Family on the passing of Des may he rest in peace
Bernard and Anne Kennedy, Castlebar.
Sincere sympathy to all the Thornton Family on the loss of Des, May he Rest in Peace.
Tommy & Nuala Walsh
So sorry to hear of your Dad's death Deirdre....RIP...Condolences to all the family
Maureen & Patsy Noone
Sincere sympathy to all the Thornton family on your sad loss. May Des rest in peace
Joe and Eithne Ring
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Sincere sympathy. I remember so well their visits for breakfast.
Martin and Bernie Greaney, Breaffy.
Sincere sympathy to Deirdre, Maura and all the family on your sad loss. May he rest in peace.
Peter and Stasia Dever
Deepest sympathy to Deirdre Colm and all the family on the death of Des may he rest in peace
Noel & Elizabeth Cawley, Breaffy
Sincere sympathy to Deirdre, Michael and all the Thornton family on the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace.
Edward, Patrick & Ann O'Flaherty
Deepest condolences to the Thornton family and extended families on the passing of Des. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Mary McGuinness & Family
Sincere Condolences to all the extended Thornton families. May Des Rest In Peace
Patrick Joyce and Karen Clarke
Sincere sympathies John and Thorton family, may Des rest in peace.
Padraig and Margaret Hughes
Sincerest sympathies to Des’s family on his passing. He was a true gentleman. May Des rest in peace
Joe and Rita Nestor and Family
We extend our deepest sympathy to Emer, Deirdre, Maura, John and extended Thornton family on the passing of Des.
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.
Marian McNicholas, Castlebar
My sincere sympathy to Emer, Maura, John my dear friend Deirdre foster son Brendan grandchildren great grandchildren and extended Thornton family. Des a true gentleman rest in peace with your beloved Jo.
Noel & Mary Mc Nicholas & Family, Ballyheane
Sincere sympathy to Deirdre and all the Thornton Family on the loss of Des, May he Rest in Peace.
Many Loftus, Hawthorn Avenue, Castlebar.
Sincere sympathy to Deirdre and all of the Thornton family on the death of their dear father Des. Also my sincere sympathy on the death of your wonderful mother Jo which I hadn't been aware of. May they both rest in peace.
Tom and Ann Gill
Deepest sympathy to all the Thornton family on the passing of Des.A true gentleman.May his soul rest in peace.
Paul and Pauline Cuffe Currabawn Belcarra
Our Deepest Sympathies to the Thornton Family on the passing of Des
May he rest in peace.
Henry and Bernardine Mc Glade
Sincere condolences to the Thornron family on the death of Des
A lovely man, many a time I enjoyed his company RIP
Mary Corley and family Ballintubber
Deepest sympathies to the Thornton and extended families on the death of Des. May his soul rest in peace.
Dick and Maura Gibbons Partry
Deepest sympathy to all the Thornton family on the death Des reunited with his lovely Jo rest in peace
Stephen and joan mcdonnell .
Sincere sympathy to the thornton family on the death of des ..may he rest in peace
Sean and Mary Hallinan
Sincere sympathy is extended to all the Thornton family on the passing of Des,R.I.P. May he rest in peace.
Martin & Brid Tuohy Ward & family
Deepest sympathy to Maura, Deirdre and all the Thornton family on the passing of Des. May his gentle Soul Rest In Peace . Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Ger & Marian Feehan. Ballyheane
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the sad passing of Des.
May he rest in peace.
Al McDonnell
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the sad passing of Des.
May he Rest in Peace
Liam Coll Mayo Education Centre.
Extending my sincere condolences to Maura, Deirdre & Michael & all members of the Thornton family, on your sad loss. Thinking of you all at this difficult & emotional time. May Des rest in peace.
Tommy Heneghan & Family, Deerpark, Belcarra
Sincere condolences to Maura, TJ and the Thornton family on the passing of Des. May he Rest In Peace.
Des & Helena Dunne Pheasant Hill
Deepest sympathy to Deirdre and all the Thornton Family on the passing of Des. May he rest in peace.
Denis and Geraldine Mc Hugh Ballynew
Deepest sympathy to Deirdre ,Maura and the extended Thornton family on the passing of your Dad . May he rest in peace.
Pat Chambers
My sincere condolences to Emer, Deirdre, Maura, John and the extended Thornton family on the passing of your lovely gentleman father Des. May Des rest in peace and be united with your Mum.
Grace Reilly, Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to Emer, Deirdre, Maura, John and all the extended family on the passing of Des. A true gentleman. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace now reunited with his beloved Jo.
Sean and Anne Geraghty
Sincere sympathy to the extended Thornton family on the death of Des. A lovely man to have worked with as a nighttime carer in 2018 and 2019. May he rest in peace.
Kevin and Kathleen Guthrie Castlebar
We would like to offer our sincere sympathy to to Deirdre and all the Thornton family on the sad passing of your dad Des may his gentle soul RIP.
Padraig and Barbara Reilly Ballynew Castlebar
Deepest sympathy to Deirdre and the Thornton family on the passing of your dear dad.He was a lovely man.May his gentle soul rest in peace
James Jennings, Ballintubber
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family and the extended family on the death of Des.
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace
Stephen, Anne Sweeney & Family
Our deepest sympathy to The Thornton Family & Extended Families on the passing of Des. May Des Rest In Peace.
McDonald family, Cappagh, Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of Des, may he rest in peace.
John Healy, Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des. RIP
Erika and Mick Ginnelly, Breaffy
Deepest sympathy to the extended Thornton family on the loss if Des , may he rest in peace
Anto and Helen Heneghan
Sincere sympathies to the Thornton family on the loss of their beloved dad Des ,May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Theresa and Michael Barrett Turlough
Sincere sympathy to Deirdre and the Thornton on the death of Des may he rest in peace
Anne and Adrian foley
So sorry for your loss. Sincere sympathy to all the family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Tom Bridie & family Bourke Clogher
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family also extended family on the death of Des may he rest inpeace
Martin and Agnes Larkin
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des. May he rest in peace.
Pat Stanton
Deepest sympathies to the Thornton family at the passing of Des.
Jack Mary Keane Castlebar
Deepest sympathy to the Thorntomfamily on the passing of Des may he rest in peace
M
Patsy and ann o Brien
we would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des
may his gentle soul rest in peace
Kevin, Liz Cosgrave and family,
Deepest sympathies to the Thornton family on the passing of Des. He was a true gentleman, May his gentle soul rest in peace .
Mary & John Kilcoyne Breaffy
Sincere sympathy to Dierdre, Maura and all the Thornton family on the passing of your dear dad. May he rest in peace.
Michael, Mary, Niamh & Niall Hession. Newtown
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des. R I P..
Teresa Jennings
Deepest sympathy to Deirdre and all the Thornton family on the passing of your dad, may he rest in peace,
Anne Broderick
Deepest sympathy to John and his family on the passing of your dear Dad may his gentle soul rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this very sad time, so soon after the passing of your Mum.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers
Liam and Jo Grealis, Westport
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the sad death of their loving father, May he Rest In Peace.
Cllr. Michael Kilcoyne
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace.
Michael and Mary Keane, Gortawarla Newport Co mayo
Sincere condolence to the Thornton families on the passing of their father Des, he was always the cousin we loved to see calling to our house in gortawarla, on his way back from achill and belmulet, his aunt granny Keane was my grandmother, a legend always in my eyes,
A dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Liam & Ann McEvilly & family Ballintubber
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family may Des Rest In Peace
Declan Finnerty and family
Sincere sympathy to the Thormton family on the passing of Des. May he rest in peace from Declan and Laura Finnerty.
Eileen and Kevin McHale
Our deepest sympathy to the Thornton and extended families on the death of Des. May he RIP
Martin vahey
Sorry for your loss may he rest in peace and he is with the angles in heaven tonight
Ita Munnelly
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des May he rest in peace.
Sean and Helen Horan
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des, may he rest in peace.
Maureen and Seamus Gavan Westport
Deepest sympathy to his famiy in-laws and grandchildren
John & Mary O’Donnell
Deepest deepest Deirdre, Colm and all the Thornton families on the passing of Des. May he rest in peace
Michael & Mariosa Corcoran - Clogher Hollymount
Deepest sympathy John, Maura and all the Thornton family on the passing of Des. May he rest in peice.
Tommy Stenson, Swinford
Sincere sympathy to John and the Thornton family on the passing of Des. May he Rest in Peace.
John & Breege Heneghan Partry
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des may he rest in peace.
Kathleen Mulroy and family
Deepest sympathy to all the Thornton family on the death of your father Des,may his gentle soul rest in peace.
Peter & Kathleen Murphy
Deepest sympathy to the Des’s family and the extended Thornton family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
The O’ Connor family
Sincere condolences to the immediate and extended Thornton family on the sad passing of Des…great memories of the card games…
May his soul Rest in Peace
Martin & Teresa Derrig & Family, Dromore.
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton Family on the passing of Des. May he rest in peace.
Betty & Mick Murphy, Mallow, .Co. Cork
Deepest sympathy to all the Thornton family on the passing of Des. May he Rest In Peace
Tony and Mary(Moran)Friel
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on he death of Des, may he Rest In Peace .
Andrew agus Cristín Uí Ghiobúin, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh
Sincere condolences to Maura, Deirdre and all the family on the death of your dad. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam dílis
Frank n Bernie Moran Jordan, Ballynew, Castlebar.
Sincere Sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des rip., thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Pat Deasy Rathbawn.
Condolences to all the Thornton family at this sad time,may his gentle soul rest in peace.
Joseph Minogue
I'd like to offer my sincere sympathies to the Thornton family on the sad passing of Des, may he Rest In Peace.
Noirin Gannon
To John and the Thornton family I wish to offer my sincere condolences on the passing of Des may he rest in peace
Pat o malley kilbree
Sincere sympathy for the Thornton family and extended family on des's passing rip.
Shamus & Christina Conroy. Ballyheane.
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des, may he rest in peace..
Mary o malley( Co dry cleaners)
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family and extended family the passing of des. May he rest in peace.
Tommy and Helen Horan
Sending our sincere condolences to the Thornton family on the passing of your dad Des .May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Liam & Patricia Cannon.
Condolences to the Thornton family on the death of Des. May he rest in peace.
Una, Gerry Biggins and Family
Sincere sympathies to the Thornton Family on the passing of Des, May he rest in Peace
Phyllis Staunton
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family, May Des rest in Peace
Mary Quinn Castlebourke
Sincere sympathy to Emer Deirdre Maura John and also to Colm on the sad passing of Des May he and Jo enjoy the peace and happiness of their eternal home in Heaven
Adrian & Catherine McGing, Sandyhill, Westport
Sincere sympathies to all the family on the death of Des. May he rest in peace.
Padraig Mc Loughlin, Carrowholly, Westport.
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the sad passing of Des.May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Brendan & Margaret Murphy Ballintubber
Condolences to the Thornton family on the death of Des. May he rest in peace.
Mary Walsh Glasgort Clogher
Sympathies to the Thornton family on the death of Des. May his soul rest in peace.
Breege and Sean Heneghan & family
Sincere sympathy to Emer,Deirdre,Ma ura,John and the extended family on the death of Des
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace
Joe and Ann Reid
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of your Dad rest in peace
Michael&mary Concannon keelogues
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of des may he rest in peace
Philip McGing
Sincere sympathy on the death of Des, may he rest in peace.
Martha and Michael mcdonnell
Condolences to the Thornton family and extended family may des rest in peace
Kevin and Anne Jordan
Condolences to all the Thornton family on the death of their father..rip Des.
Ann Staunton
Sincere condolences to all Des family may he rest in peace Amen
Francie and jenny omalley.kilmeena
Our deepest sympathy to john and all the Thornton family.r.ip
Anto & Sandra O’Malley Breaghwy Rd Castlebar
Deepest Sympathy to all
The Thornton Family.
May your Dad rest in peace
Joan Moran and Family Ballintubber
Our Sincere Sympathy to all the Thornton Family on the death of Des
Ye are all in our thoughts and prayers
Rest in peace Des
Padraic and Dolores Chalke
To the Thornton family sorry to hear is your father's death. May the Lord give you strength and peace at this time.
Michael, Marie ,and Declan Cloonkeen ,Castlerea, Roscommon
Sincere Sympathy to Thornton family on death of Des
Christy and Christina Joyce.
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des RIP.
Michael ,Marie And Declan ODonnell.
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the loss of Des.
May he rest in peace
Ger and Carmel Minogue
Deepest condolences to Deirdre and all the Thornton Families. May Des rest in peace.
Westport Branch of CCE
Deepest sympathy to Emer , Deirdre, Maura , John and all the Thornton family on the death of their father. May Des rest in peace.
Gabriel and Marion Joyce
I was very saddened this morning to hear of Des’s passing as I have been friends with him and his late wife Jo for almost 50 years. Des was a very intelligent man and I loved talking with him. Sincere sympathy to his son John and daughters Deirdre, Maura and Emer and all the Thornton family. Rest in peace Des.
Jackie / Bridie Heneghan
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the sad loss of Des may he rip
Marie and Tony Ruane, Westport
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Drs. May he rest in peace
Toby & Irene Gibbons
Sincere condolences to John and all the Thornton family on the passing of Des ,a lovely gentleman. May he rest in peace
Michael & Kathleen Sheridan
Sincere sympathy to Deirdre and all the Thornton family on the passing of Des, may he rest in peace.
Margaret Gilger and family
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des, may he rest in peace
Tom & Mary Mulroe & Family
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des.May he rest in peace.
Paddy Murphy, Parkboy, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton Family on the death of Des, May He rest in peace.
Carmel&mick summerville &family Ballintubber
Our Deepest condolences to all the THORNTON family on the death of Des our thoughts and prayers are with ye all at this very sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Yvonne and seamus vahey
We are so sorry to hear of your loss may he rest in peace they are reunited again ?
Tolster family
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family
Helen Lyons Breaghwy
My sincere sympathies to Emer, Deirdre, Maura John and extended Thornton families on the death of your beloved Father so soon after your Mother's death. May Des rest in eternal peace in the arms of our Lord and his blessed Mother reunited with his beloved ones gone before him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time
Edward and Carol Kennedy Kilboyne
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the sad passing of Des, many his gentle soul rest in peace.
Billy Mary and Kevin Staunton
deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des. May he rest in peace.
Dennis. Mary Dunleavey (Finnerty) . Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to all the Thornton family, ye’r in our prayers and thoughts. RIP Des
Mary Finnerty. Ballintubber/ Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to all the Thornton family, ye’r in my prayers and thoughts. RIP Des
Maura Lavelle, St. Patrick's Ave., Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family and extended families on the passing of Des. May he rest in peace.
Cllr michael Burke
Our deepest sympathy to the Thornton family and extended families on the Death of Des.may he rest in peace. Michael & Carmel
Thornton Family, Station Road,Foxford.
Our deepest sympathy on the death of your wonderful Dad.. He and Jo united in Heaven as they were on Earth. God comfort you all in your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Majella Walsh
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton Family on the passing of Des. RIP
Michael and Ann Cannon Devlish killawalla
Deepest sympathies to the Thornton family to TJ and Maura Heneghan and family on the sad passing of Des may his gentle soul rest in peace
Sean and Peggy Hayes
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of Des May he rest in peace
Austin & Teresa Quinn.
Deepest sympathy to the Thornton family on the death of your Dad.May he rest in peace.
Peadar & Mary O Connor
Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Des; may he rest in peace and may God comfort you all
Tommy & Rita Staunton and family Ballintubber.
Sincere sympathy to all the Thornton family on Des's passing. Lovely man. May he rest in peace.
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