Desmond James Tyrrell
April 11, 2011
With his family by his side at LHSC Victoria Hospital on April 11, 2011 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Teresa. Loving father of John (Jennifer) and Desmond (Emma). Devoted and gentle grandfather and friend to Thomas, Matthew, Patrick, Stephanie and Sarah. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Des and Teresa came to London, Canada in 1965 where he worked at Northern Life for many years. Visitation, with vigil prayers, will be held on Sunday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 18th, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Parish, 777 Valetta Street, London. Interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery immediately after the service. Memorial donations to the Holy Family Building Community Campaign would be greatly appreciated.
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Our sincerest sympathy to you all. We are thinking of you at this very sad time. He was such a gentle man in every way and we are honoured to have known him. We are keeping Des and you all in our prayers and thoughts. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Our deepest condolences from my brother Fergal, my sister Edel and myself. I have many happy memories of my stay in Canada in '93. Alan Keaveney, Galway, Ireland.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you. Jennifer and Lorne, London, Ontario
So sorry to hear that Des has passed away. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Condolences to Teresa, John, Desmond and all the family from Ronan, Shane and Elaine - Ronan Burke, London, UK
We were all so sorry to hear the sad news about Uncle Des, he was such a lovely man, between him, Uncle Paddy and Wally we are now all blessed with three of the best gaurdian angels. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Linda, Wez, Mary, Lilly and Conor.
We were sorry to hear of death of Des,please accept our prayerss & sympathy on your loss.
952 Cathcart Blvd. Sarnia, On. N7V 2N9. To Teresa, We were saddened to learn of Des's death in the London Free Press. Des and I wish to convey our most sincere sympathy to you and your family. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Des and Mary Pigott, (previously of Amberly Ave. and Pius X parishioners).
We are very sorry to hear of Mr.Tyrrell passing.His wit and humour always made us laugh when included in family occasions.This gift has been passed down to his Grandchildren as they also share his laughter in life. Derek,Penny ,Megan Haley & Jackson Geddes
To Teresa, John, Desmond and families. Please accept our condolences on the passing away of Uncle Des. It has been apparent from my all too brief glimpses of Des over the years that he was a great guy to be around and you have our deepest sympathy on the loss you have suffered. Love from Brian and the rest of the Bramhope Tyrrells, Ruth, Mary, Henry, George and Alfie.
John, Jennifer, and family, Joe and I want to send Our deepest sympathy, on the loss of your Father,Father-In-Law,Grand Father. Please Know you and the whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. Its very hard to lose someone, special in your life and we will pray that your grief will lesson as each day passes and you can remember the greatness and goodness with happy hearts in due time. Joshua's Mom and Brother St.John's Newfoundland.
Very sorry to hear of the sad loss of Des. I have fond memories of our good times back in Dublin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Noel Burke and family, Coventry
I was sorry to hear of the death of Desmond. My condolences to all of the family. I will remember him in my prayers. - Declan Duke, Dublin, Ireland.
~ Declan Duke