Remembering Dessie who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his parents Valentine & Elizabeth, his adored daughter Valerie and his brothers and sisters gone before him. Deeply missed by his wife Marie, daughters Nuala, Derval, Zena, Lynn and son Liam. His sons in law Joe, Emmet and Shane. His much cherished grandchildren John (and fiancee Rachel), Cian, Roisin, Odhran, Ella, Ceola, Muireann, Cara, Rian, Shane og and Fionn. His sisters Emily, Josephine, Betty, Mary, Bridgie and brothers Joe and Gerry, nieces and nephews, neighbours and friends. House private Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Offaly Hospice. Reposing at Loughnanes funeral home Birr on Thursday 16th Feb from 5 to 7pm. Removal from funeral home on Friday 17th at 10.40 to St. Brendan’s Church, Birr for Requiem Mass at 11 o’c. Burial afterward in Clonoghill Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://www.facebook.com/stbrendansbirr