Sr. Desmond Carroll

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Sr. Desmond Carroll

Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition, Ballymote, Sligo / Castlepollard, Westmeath

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Sincere sympathy to Sr Desmond’s sister Imelda and extended family. Sympathy also to the Community of Sisters in Ballymote. May Sr Desmond rest in the peace.
— Olive Whelan, former work colleague Garden Hill
On the day we formally commissioned the inpatient unit at North West Hospice all those decades ago Sr Desmond arrived to present the loveliest plaque to mark the occasion. Deepest sympathy to her family and Community. May she Rest In Peace.
— Eugene McGloin, Sligo
Sincere condolences to Imelda and family on the death of Sister Desmond.
I knew her in Whaley Range Manchester where she sang at my wedding.
— Anne Calder (Elsie Maxwell’s sister)
Deepest sympathy to all the Carroll family on the sad passing of. Sr Desmond. May she rest in peace
— Frances Brennan
Sincere condolences to Imelda and all the Carroll family on the sad passing of Sr Desmond. I have fond memories of visiting Sr Desmond when we went on our summer holidays to Sligo every year. She was a kind, gentle lady. May she Rest in Peace.
— Rebeccah Maxwell, Whitehall, Castlepollard
Sincere sympathy to Grainne and family on the passing of Sr. Desmond. May she rest in peace
— Finola Gill
Deepest Sympathy to Imelda & Family on the passing of Sr.Desmond may her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
— Kathleen Smyth
My sincere sympathy to Sr Desmond's family and colleagues on her recent death. I remember Sr Desmond with great affection from my days in Sligo, and afterwards in connection with St Joseph's Hospital. She was a great lady, and a superb professional, who displayed love, and empathy to all in her care. I am confident that Sr Desmond now enjoys unity with the Divine, as was the prayer of Jesus to the Father for all who follow Him. Amen.
— Con Power, a retired President of IT Sligo
Sincere sympathy to Imelda and to all the Keena family. May Sr. Desmond rest in peace.
— Mary and Tony Allen
Sincere sympathy to Sr Desmond’s sister Imelda and extended family. Sympathy also to the Community of Sisters in Ballymote. May Sr Desmond rest now in the peace of heaven.
— Kate Gallagher
Our deepest sympathy to Imelda Damien Grainne Aidan Padraig and family on the sad passing of your beloved Sr Desmond a lovely lady may her gentle soul rest in peace
— Tom and Mary scally rathconrath mullingar
Deepest sympathy to Imelda & family and to the Sisters of St. Joseph on the passing of Sister Desmond, a wonderful lady and friend. Will remember her always. Rest in the peace of Heaven
— Mary Fagan Castlepollard
Sincere sympathy to Imelda Grainne and extended family of Sr Desmond.May she rest in peace
— Cepta Wallace
Deepest and prayerful sympathy to the Srs of St Joseph's Gardenhill and Ballymote Imelda niece nephew's and friendsof Desmond.We go back a long way to the early fifties in school in Moate.It was always a treat to meet Desmond when I was in Sligo.She was so kind gentle and caring Your loss is Heaven's great gain.May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
— Sr.Agatha Ganly Lyster St Athlone
With deepest sympathy to Imelda, Damian, Grainne, Aidan and Padraig on Sr. Desmonds death. May she rest in peace.
— Anne Marie OKeeffe, Crossakiel, Kells
Deepest sympathy to Imelda and family on the passing of Sr. Desmond. May she rest in peace.
— Helen Casey
Sincere sympathy to Grainne and family on the sad loss of Sr. Desmond. May she rest in peace.
— Emer McTiernan
I remember your dedication to the church with extreme gratitude over a lifetime and your nursing of the sick shows your God given gift of great intelligence and kindness with the holy spirit to heal others.

Your stroke is last year of your life was very frustrating for you and made you humble ,as you had to rely on others for everything and no longer in charge of others.You became a living saint.

You were a gift to us all 🙏
Please remember my family from your place in heaven above.

Deep condolences to your fellow nuns community pand family.May holy spirit heal them and our Lady protect you.
RIP Sr Desmond🙏🙏🙏
— GoBrien Whistlemount Navan
I am saddened to hear the death of Sr Desmond. My Deepest Sympathy to her sister Imelda and family and to the sisters in her Community.
Sr Desmond was a wonderful lady caring and thoughtful ,
I had the privilege of working with her in Manchester and Garden Hill a brilliant Nurse and wonderful memories .
Sr Desmond rest in peace.
— Sarah Mangan Gallagher
Sincere sympathy to you Imelda, Keena and Carroll families also Sr Desmond community.
May Sr Desmond rest in eternsl peace.
— Maureen Mallon.
So sorry to hear of Sr Desmond's death. Our deepest sympathy to Imelda and family, also the Sister's of St Joseph Ballymote. May Sr Desmond rest in eternal peace.
— Thady and Teresa Burke.
Sincere Sympathy to Imelda extended Carroll & Kenna family friends and community sister's on the passing of Sr. Desmond may her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏
— John/ Lucy Harris and family Ballinalack
Deepest sympathy to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Ballymote and to the extended Carroll family on the death of Sr. Desmond. May her soul Rest in Peace.
— Michael and May Donnellan Ballymote.
My very sincere sympathy to Imelda, Grainne, Aidan, Damien and Padraig. Sr Desmond was a wonderful, caring person and it was a privilege to know her. A true lady. Rest in peace Sister. .
Mary.
— Mary Casserly Gavin
I am deeply saddened to hear of Sr. Desmond's death and send my heartfelt sympathy to Imelda, Damien, Grainne, Aidan and Padraig, to the extended family as well as to the Sisters in her Community. May her gentle loving soul rest in peace.
— Nancy Murphy, Castlepollard
My Sincere Condolences Imelda & Family on the sad passing of your dear Sister & Aunt.also Sr.Desmonds community.
May she rest in eternal peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
— Val Delaney. Ballymahon.
Deepest sympathy to the Carroll and Keena Families on the sad passing of Sr Desmond . May her soul rest in peace .
— Tom & Agnes Moore .Irishtown Mullingar .
Sincere Sympathy to family ofSr.Desmond, also to Sr.Gabrail and Nuns in St Josephs Convent.May her soul rest in peace.
— Thomas and CARMEL Clarke Dublin
Deepest sympathy to Imelda Grainne Damien Aidan and Padraig on the sad passing of Sr Desmond rip
— Fergus and Ann Creggy Whitehall Castlepollard
Sincere sympathy to Sister Gabriel Sister Catherine Sister Dennis and the community also her family on the sad passing of Sister Desmond she was always ready for a chat rest in peace Sister Desmond
— James and Kathleen Mc Donagh
Sincere condolences to Sr Gabriel and all the community ,also her sister Imelda and all her family on the sad passing of Sr Desmond.
Safe in the arms of Jesus.
— Billy and Eileen Martin
Sincere sympathy Imelda and all the family on Sr Desmond death. May she rest in peace. I had a lovely chat with her at Larry’s rip removal about old times. Thinking of you at this time.
— Rose Marie, Paddy Isdell
Condolences to the Nazareth Community on the passing of Sr.Desmond. A wonderful nurse, May she rest in peace.
— Michael & Kay Greene
Deepest sympathy to Imelda and family on the sad death of Sr Desmond. It was always a pleasure to meet her.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
— Maureen Doran (Davitt)
Sincere sympathy to the Community of the Sisters of St Joseph and to Sr. Desmonds' family on her death.
May she rest in peace.
— Mary McGrath, Strandhill.
Sincere sympathy to the family of Sister Desmond on her sudden death. She was a lovely,kind lady and a wonderful nurse. She was held in great esteem by my late father, Michael Dorman,who worked along side her for many years in Garden Hill. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. May she Rest in Peace.
— Mary Clyne
Sincere condolences to Imelda, Damien, Gráinne, Aidan and Padraic on the sudden passing of your dear sister and aunt, also to the Sisters of St. Joseph's, Ballymote.
Sr. Desmond was a very kind and caring lady who we got to know through Aiden and Catherine.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
From Kathleen and the Reynolds family, Limerick
— Kathleen Reynolds
We are so sorry to hear of Sr Desmonds passing.
Our sincere sympathy to her family and her community.

She was always so lovely when she visted our home in Cavan with Sr Monica , and we always got a great welcome when we visited Garden Hill and Ballymote.

Rest in peace Sr Desmond
— Kieran , Deirdre , Edel and Roisin Connolly Cork
Deepest sympathy to Imelda and keena family on the sad passing of Sr Desmond,may her gentle soul rest in peace
— Maureen mc Enerney
Sincere sympathy to SisterDesmonds family may she rest in peace
— Carmel Dwyer Maugherow
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sr Desmond and deepest sympathies to Sr Gabriel and the Sisters of St Joseph on Sr Desmond’s passing. May she Rest in Peace.
— Siobhán McMurray & Peggie Gannon
Sincere sympathy to Imelda and family on the sad passing of your sister Sr. Desmond.
May her gentle soul rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time
— Anna Moore, Millmount Road
Sincere sympathy to the family relatives and friends of Sr desmond.may she have eternal peace
— Brendan bardon fore
Deepest sympathy to the community sisters and to Sr. Desmonds family on her sad death. May she rest in peace.
— Tom and Doreen Lavin.
Deepest sympathy to imelda and the keena and carroll families on the sad passing of Sr desmond. May she rest in peace.
— Bunty and grace geraghty ballinea
Sincere condolences to the Sisters of St. Joseph's, Ballymote and to Imelda and family, Mullingar. I have lost a faithful and dear friend. It's hard to believe I will never see or hear you again, Sister Desmond. Rest in peace.
— Alice, Vincent and Daniel (Flannery)
Deepest sympathy to you Sr Gabriel and the community on the sad passing of Sr Desmond .Condolence also to her sister and family.Rest in peace Sr Desmond
— Ailish Henry
Sincere sympathy to Imelda and extended Keena family on Death of SrDesmond ,May she rest in peace,
— Mary Corroon
So sorry to hear of the sad passing of Sr. Desmond. Sincere condolences to Imelda and extended family. May Sr. Desmond rest in Heavenly peace.
— Liam Davitt
Deepest sympathy to all on the passing of Sr. Desmond. I worked with Sr. Desmond in Gardenhill. I will always remember her as a lovely gentle and kind lady. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
— Trudy Cunnane
Dear Imelda & family thinking of you all at this sad time so sorry to hear of the passing of Sr Des Sincere Condolences to you all & to the community of Sisters in Ballymote May her gentle soul rest in Heavenly peace;;
— Philomena &family Wexford
Our Deepest Sympathy to Imelda the Carroll and Keena family's on the sad passing of Sr.Desmomd. May she rest in peace.
— John and Teresa Kiernan
Sincere condolences to Imelda and all the Carroll family on the death of Sr Desmond. May she rest in peace.
— Oliver and Anne Merlehan Clonkill
Deepest sympathy to you imelda and all your family and extended family may your sister rest in peace 🙏
— Mary ballesty Kiernan mostrim
Sincere sympathises to Mrs Keena and family on the passing of your Sister. May she Rest in Peace.
— Michael and Ann Mcloughlin Glascorn
Deepest sympathy to Imelda and Family on the death of Sr. Desmond may she rest in peace.
— Tom Imelda & Jude Davitt Castlepollard
Imelda and family. So sorry to hear of Sr Desmond’s passing. RIP
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
— Geraldine Kirwan, Keeraun Hill, Banagher
Deepest sympathy to Imelda and all of Sr. Desmonds family. I have fond memories of going to school with her. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
— Eileen Isdell
To Mrs Keena and all of Sr. Desmond's family I am very sorry for your sad loss. May she rest in peace.
— Esther L'Estrange Mullingar
Sincere sympathy to Imelda and the Keena family on the sad passing of Sr Desmond. May she rest in peace.
— Brian and Ita OFarrell. Glascorn
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