Desmond (Des) McQuaid

My deepest condolences to all of Des's family and loved ones. I knew Des from going to Father Jim's mass on Mondays in the convent chapel in the Diseart. His gentle presence, reverence and pride in the beauty of his surroundings was always very evident. He was so unassuming yet I always learned something from any conversation with him. Leaba in measc na Naomh go raibh aige.

To the Mc Quaid family, I was very sorry to hear about your dad. I worked with Des for many years in St. Pauls. I will always remember him as being a very kind,compassionate and supportive colleague. RIP Des

My sincere and kind sympathy to Ruth and Barry on the sad loss of your father Des. We worked together for many years in St Paul's Beaumont and shared many happy outings with the young pupils at St. PAULS

Sincere condolences to Ruth and all the family on the passing of your dear dad. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May he rest in eternal peace.

What a beautiful kind gentleman Des was. May his gently soul rest in eternal peace.

Deepest sympathy to Ruth and Barry on the loss of your dear Dad.
May he rest in peace.

It was with sadness that I heard of Desmonds passing. It was a privilege to have known him.
I wish to send my deepest sympathy to all of Des's family at this very sad time.
May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Ruth and Barry on the death of your dear dad Desmond.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy to All the McQuaid and Walshe Family's,extended family members and all who Mourn Desmond .
May God grant you comfort at this sad time,
May Desmond RIP.

My sincere sympathy to the family, rest in peace Desmond

Dear Ruth and Barry, We were very saddened to hear the news of the death of your beloved father, Des.
We send you and all your families our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences.
Our history with your parents goes back a long way. I, Mary( McDermott) and your late mother, Luarena, were colleagues together when the new school opened in Walkinstown in 1958.
We were also members in the early days of the Teachers' Study Group. Paddy also knew Luarena in the TSG before he left for Kilkenny in 1966.
We both attended your parent's wedding reception in Dublin 52/53 years ago.
After your mother's death we continued our contacts with Des - cards, texts and phone calls. We will miss his warm friendship.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh an bheirt acú.

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing Ruth. It is a very upsetting time for you all. Our deepest sympathies to you and Barry and all the family. May he rest in peace, thinking of you at this sad time. Sorry we could not make the funeral. They will always be by your side now. Paul, Jana & Hannah. Naas CBS.

My deepest sympathy, Laurena, to you and your family. Des was a wonderful colleague and great friend throughout our long Mater Hospital working relationship. He was integral in the enormous success of what became ‘ the child guidance’ clinic. His advice always relevant and sometimes critical. Affectionately, Paul.

Ruth, Martin, John & Rachel and Barry & his Family, so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved dad. Our heartfelt condolences. Thinking of you, Ruth. May Des rest peacefully.

Deepest sympathy to Ruth, Barry and all the family, on your Dad's passing.
Des was a real gentleman and it was a privilege to have known him for many years in the Mater. He was so generous with his knowledge and is very fondly remembered for his care. His family was always central to him and he spoke of you all with such love.
May he rest in peace.
Alan and Anne (O Bric)

Deepest sympathies to Ruth and all your family on the death of your father.
May Des rest in peace 🙏
Pat, Liz, Aoife and Oisin Hartnett

Ruth, We were sorry to hear of the death of your lovely dad Des. Sincere sympathy to you and Barry and all the family.

Ruth and Barry Sydney and I were so saddened to read of your wonderful Dads death . We have so many great memories of him going back to Dip Psych days and many decades since . We enjoyed his company in Marley Grange many times .,always relaxed always so welcoming . A true gentleman. To you and the extended family we send our heart felt sympathy. May Des Rest in Eternal Peace

Deepest sympathy to you Ruth and Barry and your families on your beloved Des’s passing. He was a real gentleman.

Sincere sympathy to the McQuaid family at this very sad time.
May Des rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Ruth and family on the passing of your Dad. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
At dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Comhbhrón ar bhás Des, fear uasal. Leaba i measc naomh Éireann dó.

My sincere condolences to all of Des’s family. He was such a lovely, kind man, a true gentleman. May he Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to the McQuade family. On the sad passing of Des he was a gentleman R i P Des

Our sincere sympathy to Ruth & Barry and extended family on the sad passing of Des. He was a true gentleman and a great neighbour and will be greatly missed. May Des rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the McQuaid and Walsh family on the passing of Des . May he rest in peace

Sincere Sympathy to the McQuaid and Walsh Families on the passing of Des. May he rest in Peace.

Ruth and Barry my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. I m so sorry I wasn t able to be at the funeral to pay my respects. Desmond was a gentleman. I remember your Dad making time to chat to an 18 year old me on a wet Sunday in Rathfarnham and helping me decide between law and psychology. I also remember your Mum, Laurena, baking scones for the unexpected visitor. They were both so kind. I know my grandparents Aunt Maura and my Dad Sean also appreciated Desmonds visits to Newry.

Ruth and family we were so sorry to hear of the passing of your lovely dad, Des. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Deepest sympathy to Ruth, Barry, Martin & Katie, to your children, and to the McQuaids, Walshes and extended family on the sad loss of Des. Reunited now with Luarena, may they both rest in peace after lives well lived, knowing that their love and kindnesses have touched so many.

Sincere condolences to Ursula and the extended McQuaid and Walsh families on the sad passing of Des.
May he Rest In Peace.

Dear Ruth, my deepest condoleances on the passing of your father. You and your family will be in our thoughts.

My sincere condolences to Barry, Ruth and families on the death of your lovely Dad. It was he who opened doors for me in psychology for which I’m ever grateful. Ni uainn ach romhainn

Barry and Ruth, I was so sad to hear of the passing of Des. We got to see what a wonderful father, father-in-law and grandfather he was on our many visits to Marlay and Kerry ... may you find comfort knowing he is resting now in peace.

Condolences to the family of Des, especially Dee.
May he rest in peace.

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Des and pass our sincere condolences to Ruth, Barry and all the family at this time. It was a great joy to “bump into” Des in Bethlehem, where I met him for the first time. We were both on pilgrimages, him with the Kerry diocese and me with Sacred Heart parish in Wimbledon, a chance but very warm meeting. We met Des several more times in Dingle with Dee when on holiday. He will be sorely missed by family and friends. Joanna and Philip Manning.

Sincere sympathy to Ruth,Barry and the Walsh Family.May Des rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences to Ruth and Barry and all the Cronins, McQuaids, Walshes, Costellos and extended family and friends. So sorry we’re not with you today to celebrate Des who just meant the world to us. We are thinking of you all.

Saddened to hear of the death of Des. My sincere sympathy to Ruth, Barry, their families and all who mourn him. Des was kind, thoughtful, gentle and generous to everyone. A gifted and talented man too and a committed Christian. May he now enjoy eternal life in the Lord's Kingdom. Prayers offered for all.

So sorry to hear of the death of your dear Dad... A real gentleman... Thinking of your dear Mam also at this time.. So much part of our early lives in MARLEY..
May they both rest in eternal peace...

My deepest sympathy and prayers, dear Ruth, to you, Barra and your families, on the death of your dear father. May he rest in peace.

Ruth and Barry sincere sympathy to you on the death of your beloved Dad Desmond. May he rest in peace. Anne Murphy

Remembering our dear friend and classmate of 1967. Jim, Tim, Greg, Frank and Sean. JXP

Thinking of the McQuaid family at this sad time, assured of our prayers. Sean and Mona Mc Caughey.

Condolences to Ruth and Barry and the McQuaid and Walsh families especially Maura on the passing of Des, now reunited with his beloved Luarena, who was my principal in Walkinstown, may the beautiful memories you have shared with both these fabulous people sustain you in the days and weeks to come. Rip Des.

Sincere sympathy to Ruth and Barry, and to all the family at this very sad time. May Des rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy to Ruth ,Barry and family on the sad passing of your dear Dad,may he rest in peace.

Our hearts go out to you Ruth, Barry, and family. We have lost a great, great friend! One could not ask for or receive better and we are grateful for all the kindness, generosity, and joy he shared with us over the years. Des will be sorely missed and very much amongst our happy memories.

Deepest sympathy to you Ruth and Barry on the death of your Dad, We visited Des and Luarina in their lovely home in Dingle. and had great chats with Des, he was a real gentleman he is now with his lovely wife Luarina. may he rest in peace.

Rest well my friend. So wonderful to have known you from way way back at Lisnaree! Thank you for sharing the memories

Ruth, Barry & families please accept our deepest condolences on the death of your Dad Desmond RIP, Father-in-law and Grandfather We are unable to attend the funeral but will attend the cermony on line. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Cousin Hugh, Rita McQuaid & Family Dromintee Newry Co Armagh

Sincere sympathy to Ruth,Barry and to the extended Mc.Quaid family on the sad passing of Des.R.I.P. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam dílis

Sincere sympathy to Ruth & Barry on the sad passing of Des a true gentleman and a great neighbour.
He is now with his beloved Lorena
RIP Des

I'm so sorry for your loss, Ruth, Barry and families. Your Dad was so good to call in to his cousins in Newry, my auntie Maura and my Dad Sean. I remember your family visit to Sligo too so long ago. May your Dad rest in peace with Laurena and he'll have a good catch up with Daddy too.

Ruth & family, sincere condolences to you & Barry on the sad passing of your dear Dad. He’s is now reunited with your lovely Mum. Cherish your memories. xxx

We wish to sympathise with the McQuaid&Walsh Families on Des's passing.May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Ruth,Barry,Martin,Katie and extended McQuaid and Walsh families on the sad loss of Des, May he rest in peace.

Ruth, Barry, the McQuaids and Walshs, our deepest sympathy on the passing of Des. He will be sadly missed by all of us.
May Des R.IP .

Ruth, Barry and the extended McQuaid family. It was with great sadness that we learned of Des's death. He was such a genuine, kind, friendly person, and most interesting to talk to. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May Des rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to all of the McQuaid and extended Walshe families on the death of Des. He was a true gentleman.
Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige.