Rev. Des Reid C.S.Sp.

Extending my deepest condolences to Fr.Reids family and community as you mourn his loss.
He truly inspired all he met with his energy and belief in young people.
He enriched the lives of so many.
May his reward be great and may he rest in eternal peace.. Thank you Fr. Des.

Condolences to Fr. Dessie's community and family. Among those lucky to be a Camp Rockwell allumni of the 1970s,Fr.Des had a terrific vision for education of young people. We were introduced to the magnificence of nature, through Environmental Studies. Learning to identify trees, flora and fauna of the expansive grounds around the college. Climing Galtee Mor,visiting the Rock of Cashel and swimming in Lahinch, (as an 11 year old), gave us unparalleled respect for and appreciation of our natural surroundings. Rest in Peace, Fr. Des.

Deepest sympathy to Benny & Reid family on Des’sdeath. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Just heard of the passing of Fr Des, a really amazing and inspirational man who had so many facets to him and such remarkable energy. Like so many others I met him as a counsellor at Camp Rockwell which was the highlight of my teenage years. He was remarkable in that he made you believe in yourself and gave you such courage.
Thank God there was no Mr Health and Mrs Safety back then!!.
God Bless You and keep you close.
Thank You Fr Des.

To Benny and Joan and the extended Reid families.

Our belated sympathies to you all on the loss of your beloved brother Des. His achievements will be always remembered and he gave so much to so many in his life.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

On today’s Irish Times I read, with sadness, Dessie’s obituary. A truly wonderful man who gave me a love of classical music. He was junior dean of discipline at Rockwell when I was there. Rest in peace.

Condolences to the Reid family on the passing of Fr. Des,
Wonderful memories of Des at my time in Rockwell. He was a very talented and kind man. RIP Des

Rip fr Dessie) sympathy to all connections

Deepest sympathy to Benny and the Reid family on the passing of Fr. Des . May he rest in peace .

Our sincere sympathy
to Benny, Catherine and
to the extended Reid family
on the passing of Fr Des.
May he Rest in Peace.
Seamus, Pauline, Matt & Ella.

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO BENNY , CATHREN & EXTENDED FAMILY ON REV.DES ,s PASSING.May He Rest in Peace.

May he rest in God’s Peace, after a lifetime of dynamic and fruitful service. He was with us for 10 years or more at Holy Spirit parish, Bray Park in Brisbane, Australia, where he worked tirelessly, and had a profound impact and influence on so many. He, with Fr Tom Crean and Fr George Lahiffe have left a lasting legacy, and were responsible in large part for the priestly vocation of our son.

My deepest sympathy to Benny and Catherine and the extended Reid family on the death of Fr. Des , he was a really lovely man .
Catherine and Rebecca ( Bambi’s friends)

Our deepest sympathy to you Benny and Catherine, and the extended Reid family on the sad passing of Fr Des. Lord rest his soul.

Sincere sympathy to Benny, Catherine and Reid family on the passing of Fr. Des. May he Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Benny and the extended Reid family on the death of Fr Des. May he rest in peace.

Nuala (Mc Cabe, Tully)

Fr. Des was a Seminarian, a Student Priest, in 1959 and 1960 when I was in 2nd and 3rd Year in Rockwell. He was kind, sympathetic and understanding to me and to all of the Students with whom he came in contact with in Rockwell. He remained a friend throughout my adult life and indeed concelebrated my Wedding Mass with Fr. Aidan Lehane in 1970.
Thank you Fr. Des for being my friend.

I was saddened to hear of Fr Des's passing.
One of my longstanding memories of Des was when he was living in Melbourne and we (Denis (Des's nephew), myself & our children, Aoife & Ian) looked after his lovely Boxer dog (who's name escapes me). He loved that dog!
RIP Fr Des, you lived a life worth living.

Sincere sympathy to Benny and all the Reid family at this sad time. RIP Fr Des.

Sincere Condolences to Benny,Catherine and extended Reid family on the passing of Fr,Des. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Benny, Catherine and all the Reid family.

Sincere condolences to Benny and the Reid family on the passing of Fr Des.
May he Rest in Peace

Sincere sympathy to Benny, Catherine and the extended Reid family on the sad passing of Fr. Des. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Benny, Catherine and the extended Reid family on the sad passing of Fr. Des. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Benny, Catherine and the extended Reid family on the passing of Fr Des. May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to Benny, Catherine and the extended Reid families on the death of Fr.Des, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time,may he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Benny, Catherine and Joan also to the extended
Reid family on the passing of Father Dessie. May he rest in peace.

I send my deepest sympathies to Benny on the death of Fr Des. I got to know Des when we were both in St. Mel's. Requiescat in pace

As a pupil of Rockwell from 73 to 78 I came across Fr Reid. Dessie found something for me to do always either Canoeing,Choir,Ballooning,Red Cross,Canp Rockwell prep work ,setting up the Agriculture College Rooms for events or even the Sneeky day trip home to Dublin if he was heading that way during term. I think the odd wind sock from Dublin Airport helped here. He appeared to have endless energy and enthusiasm and would never let the grass grow under his feet.
Des had me chasing around the country after the balloon in the agricultural college Range Rover or Land Cruiser and even got me to return a 52 seater coach to Kavanagh’s Urlingford following him in convoy. In recent years I learnt from Fr Redmond he was in knock he passed on my number. The following day I received a call from him and went to visit. He was exactly as I expected and his memory sharp even with a gap of 40 years since our last meeting. Des had an incredible life and was a strict disciplinarian, hugely capable and had an inspiring influence on many of his pupils and we are all the richer for knowing him.

Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Jon O Sullivan Class 1978
Gerard Faye

Deepest sympathy to Benny, Catherine & extended Reid family on the death of Rev. Fr. Des. May he Rest in Peace

Deepest sympathy to Benny and Joan and the extended Reid family on the death of Fr Reid,he was always a welcome visitor in our home
May Fr Des rest in peace

Our deepest sympathies to Benny, Catherine & extended Reid family on the passing of Fr Reid. May he rest in peace.

Saddened to hear of the passing of Fr Des.
Fond memories of Camp Rockwell as both attending the Summer Camp , and also working as a Councillor in the 70s.
A truly inspirational man.
Rest in peace Fr Des.

Heartfelt condolences to Father Des’ family. At Holy Spirit Strathpine have wonderful memories of him. His attention to detail for all our Sacred Celebrations. Sometimes at the 9am Mass 12 Altar Servers (our sons included) would process before him. As a reward he relayed them (by light aircraft) 2 at a time from Redcliffe Airport to the Sunshine Coast while parents did the car relay on the ground. The children loved him. Rest in Peace Father Des…you were much loved and appreciated by all at Holy Spirit Strathpine.

With deepest sympathy to Benny,Catherine and the extended Reid family on the death of Fr Des . May his soul rest in peace .

Sincere sympathy to Benny and all the Reid family on the passing of Fr. Des. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Benny, Catherine, Shane & the Reid family on the passing of Fr Des. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Benny & Catherine and the extended Reid Family on the passing off Fr Des

Fr Reid was a good man and a good priest. Deep and prayerful sympathies to Joan and Brendan and the Reid family.

Deepest sympathy to Benny Cathrine and extended family on the passing of Fr Des may he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to the Reid family on the death of Fr Des, May he rest in peace. I have many good memories of Fr Des from my time at Rockwell. 69/74.

Condolences to Benny, Catherine & the extended Reid family on the passing of Fr Des. May his soul rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Fr Des' death, I always remember his stories especially the one he told about "Pinndonah" at my nephew's christening! A life well lived, may he Rest in peace.

So sad to hear of the death of Fr. Des. I remember fondly our conversations about his exploits in the missions. His was a life well lived. Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to all of the family on the passing of Rev. Des. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to the family of Fr. Des, who had only a short period as parish priest in Kilcock, but who will be fondly remembered for his warmth, openess and humility. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Benny, Joan, Catherine, Brendan and extended family on the passing of Fr.Des .May he rest in peace

Our deepest sympathy to the Reid family on the passing of Fr Des . May he rest in peace 🙏

Deepest sympathy extended to Benny, Catherine and the wider Reid family at this sad time.

Fond memories of Fr. Reid from my days as a student in Rockwell. A kindly gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Benny Catherine Joan and Brendan on the death of fr Des resr in peace

Deepest sympathy to Benny and the Reid family on the sad passing of Fr Des. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Benny and Catherine, to Joan and the extended Reid family on the passing of Rev. Des, our neighbour from Moyne.
May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Benny, Catherine and all the extended Reid family on the death of Rev Fr. Des. .
May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Benny and Catherine, to Joan and all the extended Reid family on the sad loss of Fr. Des. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Reid family and especially to Benny and Catherine, on learning of the death of Fr Des, May he rest peacefully.

Deepest Sympathy to Benny and the Extended Reid Family on the Passing of Fr. Des, May the Lord have Mercy on his Soul and May he Rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Reid family on the passing of Rev Des. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Benny, Catherine and Reid family on the passing of Fr Des. May he Rest in Peace.

Heartfelt sympathy to the Reid family who mourn Fr. Des. Our lives have been enriched with his ministry. Remembering his kindness and generosity. May he rest in peace.