Fr. Des Smith SMA

Rip fr des you'll be missed

Sincere sympathy to Brian and the extended Smith family on the sad passing of Des.May he rest in peace.

Rest in peace my dear friend, you were part of our family and made every family occasion one to remember, as you often said , I’ve hatched , matched and despatch the family. Greet all that know me in your usual style. I’ll miss our phone catch ups , until we meet again watch over all those who miss you , thanks for all the memories ❤️

To all of the Smyth family sincere condolences on the loss of Des, he was unique and will leave a void in all our lives

Rest in Peace Fr Des

My heartfelt condolences to Fr Des's brother, Kevin, his relations and SMA confrères on his passing. I knew Fr Des when he spent time in Wilton. He had a great personality and a wonderful sense of humour. I'd say I came away laughing every time I met him. May happy memories sustain you at this sad time.

Offering our sincere condolences to Kevin and the extended Smith families and also to Fr Billy Sheridan and all the SMA congregation on the sad passing of Fr Des True gentleman and a kind and caring priest. Very fond memories of Fr Des and the banter after Mass on Friday evenings in Rehins old school. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace

Sincere condolences to the Smith Family on the sad news of the passing of Fr Des. May Fr Des Rest In Eternal Peace.

Sincere and deepest sympathy on the death of Fr Des. I have many fond memories of Fr Des who was a great friend of my brother Fr Michael Cahill SMA (RIP) May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to.Kevin and extended Smith family and the SMA Community on the sad passing of Fr. Des . May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to the Smith family and to the S.M.A. Fathers on the sad loss of Fr. Des. He was always full of fun and laughter and a wonderful priest.

Sorry for you loss Tony and all the Smith families.RIP Des

"The God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Now He is not the God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto Him."WHAT IS Death? It is not a condition but a transition; not an abiding-place, but a passage; not a house, but a doorway. The Scripture refers to it as a birth--"the first-born from the dead"; as an exodus --"after my exodus," says Peter; as a striking of the tent--"I must shortly put off this tabernacle;" as the weighing of an anchor--"the time for me to loose-off from the shore is come." Each of these metaphors accentuates the fact that Death is but a momentary act. We are absent from the body one moment, present with the Lord the next.Persistent Personality. In that other field we shall surely recognise each other, and shall be as close akin, yea, closer than we were in long-past happy days, when heart to heart had sweet converse, or co-operated in useful ministry. Abraham will still be Abraham; Isaac, Isaac; and Jacob, Jacob.Not bodiless ghosts, but living personalities etherealised and transfigured.

What gain would it have been that Jesus promised the dying thief that he should be with Him in Paradise, if, when he reached there, he could not recognise the Lord?

Persistent Love. Love will never fail! But how can it exist without an object; and how can it forget! Why did Jesus promise the "many mansions," unless He meant that there should be homes!

Sincere condolences to Kevin and the extended Smith family on Fr.Des's passing.We served together as altar boys in St. Joseph's many years ago.May he rest in peace.

Fr Des was a wonderful colleague and friend of mine. He helped with the coaching of the school soccer teams in Collinstown Park over the years and his calm presence and advice on the touchline were invaluable assets. Deepest sympathy to his family and may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Rest in Peace Fr. Des

Sincere sympathy to the smith family on the death of fr.des. rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Brian and all of the Smith famy on the loss of Fr. Des. I have very fond memories of time spent with Des as a colleague in Collinstown Park Community College. Des was a complete gentleman and may he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Tony, Kevin ,the extended Smith family and the SMA community on the sad passing of Fr. Des. I had the privilege of his friendship ever since the late 1960’s when we worked together at a summer job in the library in UCC. Des had deep faith and was gentle,modest but thought provoking especially in one of his favourite past times ,discussing the religious and public affairs issues of the day . He had an innate ability to make a connection with your better side and always boiled down to the fundamentals of why we are here on our journey on earth . Des will be sorely missed by all but there is some consolation in that we do have a true friend at heaven’s door encouraging St. Peter to give us the benefit of the doubt and let us in . Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis .

Sincere sympathy to the Smith family on the death of Fr. Des. May he rest in peace.

Sincere Condolences to all of Father Smith's Family, on your sad loss.
He looked after us all well for his years spent in Rathduff.
RIP Fr Des.

To Brian and Family.Our deepest Condolences on the passing of your uncle Fr.Des.


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Deepest condolences to the Smith family on the passing of Fr. Des. Many happy memories of him down through the years in Brian and Miriam’s house in Beaumont.

We were very saddened to hear of Fr Des’s passing,a very dear old friend of mine ,I enjoyed chatting with him ,
Sincere condolences to Kevin & all the Smith family also his SMA family ,may he rest in peace.

Thinking of the family rest in peace des ❤️from the family and my mother Sandra

To Brian and family,sincere sympathy on the passing of your uncle Fr.Des.Thinking of you at this time,

I'm greatly saddened to hear this news. Des was an extremely kind, considerate and thoughtful man. He proved to be a wonderful colleague when we served together in Collinstown Park Community College, where he fulfilled the role of Chaplain. His kindness and support is fondly remembered by both students and staff.

To Brian Smith, thinking of you at this difficult time.Great memories of Fr Des.May he rest in Peace

To Brian Smith and extended family, Condolences on the passing of Fr.Des.May he rest in Peace

To Brian Smith and extended family. Deepest sympathy on the death of Fr, Des, Fond memories with him

To Brian and all the Smith Family, my deepest sympathy on the passing of Fr Des. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to KEVIN and the extended Smith Family on the sad passing of Fr. Des. Had the pleasure of meeting him on numerous occasions on his visits to Cork over the years. A lovely quite reserved man. Rest In Peace Fr. Des.

Sincere sympathies to the family of Fr. Des on his passing. He was a true gentleman and a shining example of all that is good about the priesthood. Cloghans National School was privileged to have had Fr. Des in its midst for many years. He loved chatting to the children, sharing his love and extensive knowledge of history and his interest in all sports with them. He'd even arrive in his Cork jersey every now and again to get the banter going!
If a tricky question on religion cropped up in class, we would always save it for Fr. Des' visits and he never failed to find a suitable child centred answer. He was a kind and approachable priest with an openness ahead of his time. I have really great memories of him from school and also from my wedding where he mischievously advised my other half that 'a silent wife is a gift from the Lord' - I have quoted him many times since on this and it always brings a smile to our faces. . May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to the Smith family and friends on the passing of Fr Des. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Fr Des brother Kevin hi nephews nieces And close friends in the SMA community.i met Des a number of times in the company of my good friend fr Martin o hare who departed this life on 28 November two great friends re united in heaven tonight RIP des always enjoyed your company . Michael o Halloran.

Fr. Des was a friend to many students and staff in Collinstown Park CC and to many who crossed his path. With the ever-graceful Sister Gabriel, in gentle companionship, they brought an abundance of calm and care to the school. With his presence, his quiet faith and a crossword half-finished in his coat pocket, he gave more than words ever could. Requiescat in pace.

Our sympathy to the Smith family,extended families,fellow SMA priests on the death of Fr Des.May Fr Des rest in Heavenly peace

Sincere sympathies to the family of Fr. Des. He was a valued member of our school community. May his soul rest in peace.

I had the privilege of working alongside Fr Des for six years when he was School Chaplain in Collinstown Park Community College in Neilstown, in the 1990's. He was a wonderful colleague, always supportive and always ready to offer guidance, encouragement and help to everyone. His good humour and gentle manner made him approachable and a confidant to even the toughest or most sceptical of students and he left a great legacy among staff and students alike. I am honoured to have called him my friend.

May those who mourn the loss of Fr Des, particularly his family and confreres, be consoled and comforted by their great memories of a wonderful and inspiring man and the fun and laughter they shared. May the Lord now welcome Fr Des with the words 'Well done, good and faithful servant. Come now and share your Master's joy'

Sincere sympathies to the family of Fr. Des on his untimely passing.
We had many conversations with Fr. Des in making funeral arrangements for many of his dearly departed parishioners and he really spoke from his heart in his homilies at their Funeral Mass

May Fr. Des, Rest in Peace with all his loved ones gone before him.

So sorry to hear of recent death of Des. He will be remembered as a gentle and caring person with a roguish sense of humour. Our sincere condolences to Kevin, Tony and the extended Smith family at this sad time. May Des rest in peace.

our sympathy to fr. des smith's family, sma c ommunity and friends' the smith family were the nicest of people around the ashburton area. may fr. des rest in peace, his mam, dad and brother's are reunited again in heaven. be seeing you, up brian dillon's hurling and football club...............

Condolences to des family ,on the loss of such a beautiful priest.Had many a good night with des when he was priest in Neilstown,such a beautiful man,fly high des and get the best bed in heaven.Marian reilly Neilstown Clondalkin Dublin.

So sorry to hear of Fr. Des's death. Always pleasant to the neighbours when he visited Ashburten. sincere sympathy to his brother Kevin and nephew Tony and many relatives. A very humble priest God rest him.

My sincere sympathy at this sad but hopeful time to all the Smith family, all the SMA community, and all of Fr Des's relatives and friends. Even as a boy he was quiet and studious. May he rest in happy peace now. Holy Mass will be offered.

Deepest condolences to the family, friends and brother priests of Fr Des. He was a regular visitor to Uibh Laoire parish when his friend, the late Fr Martin O Hare was acting PP.
He was always welcomed as he assisted with parish duties and liturgies. Both Fr Martin and Fr Des also led two great parish pilgrimages to Lourdes.
He was a wonderful kind priest with a great sense of humour.
May he now rest the peace of the Lord.

It was with great sadness I heard of the death of Fr Des at Mass in St Peter Apostle church yesterday morning. He was a wonderful priest in our parish during all his years working here. May he rest in eternal peace.

Deepest condolences to Kevin and the Smith family on the passing of Des.

I have very Happy Memories of Des
May Des Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to the Smith family on the sad passing of Fr. Des. May he Rest In Peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr Des!
Rest in peace 🙏.

Sincere sympathy to the Smith family and SMA Community on the death of Dr. Des. Remembering also from my Dunlop days his dear brother, Barry, who died a few years ago. May they rest in peace.

So saddened to hear of the death of fr des who was a wonderful kind caring and compassionate priest.fr des in life always spoke about the god of love and forgiveness.my deepest sympathy to his family his colleagues in the sma his former parishoners in ireland and africa.may the soul of fr des rest in peace and thanks for your friendship and support over the years

Sincere sympathy to the Smith family on the sad passing of Fr Des.great memories with Des in Beaumont Court.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of the death of Fr Des. Thinking and praying for all his family and community who mourn his loss. His good deeds go before him. Rest in peace Fr Des.

Sincere condolences to the Smith family & the SMA Community in Claregalway on the sudden death of Fr. Des. May he rest in peace.

Fr. Des was our parish priest in Rathduff. We all thought so highly of him and he made everyone feel equal and valued. He had a gift for inclusivity. He did amazing work and was great fun. His sermons were always so meaningful for young and old. Rest in Peace Des.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Des Sincere sympathies to the Smith family Des was my neighbour and mentor for many years May Des rest in peace

Sincere condolences to the Smith family on the very sad passing of Fr. Des, we were honoured to have him as our parish priest but more importantly to be able to call him a great friend. He always had a kind word for everyone and was great fun. Rest in peace Fr. Des

RIP to Fr. Des, he was a great man and will be sadly missed by all in Rathduff

Sincere condolences to the Smith family on the passing of Fr. Des. He was a great priest in Rathduff for many years and his wit will be greatly missed

Condolences to all the family, relatives, friends and fellow Clergy on the sad passing of Fr Des.
A very kind and hard working man who served his community well.
May he rest now in eternal peace. 🙏