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https://feehilys.ie/death-noticesFriday 5 November 2021
"Tranquilla", Kintogher, Sligo and formerly Nahanna, Rathangan, Co.Kildare
Ward, Desmond Edward (Des), Tranquilla, Kintogher, Sligo and formerly of Nahanna, Rathangan, Co.Kildare, November 5th 2021, unexpectedly, following a very brief illness at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Dearly beloved husband of the late Ruth and loving father of Jennifer (Jenny) Lindsay (Strandhill Road, Sligo), Leslie (Drum Road, Rathcormack) and Gordon (Glasgow, Scotland).
Sadly missed by his family, son-in-law Nigel, daughters-in-law Shirley and Marie, grandchildren Megan, Kyle, Colin, Andrew, Isaac and Samuel.
Removal to Calry Parish Church, The Mall, Sligo on Tuesday November 9th arriving for Funeral Service at 1pm. Burial follows in Drumcliffe Churchyard. Service will be livestreamed via https://www.facebook.com/calryparishchurch
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Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Martina Mc Govern
ICU
Submitted 22 November 2025
Jenny & all the family, Deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your father.Thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Mike Healy
Drumfad Grange Co Sligo
Submitted 22 November 2025
Leslie, sincere condolences to you and all of your family on the passing of your father. We will say a quiet prayer for you at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.
Bex Doran
Shore Road, Strandhill
Submitted 22 November 2025
Dear Jenny, Nigel, Megan, Kyle, Colm, Nicole and family, So sorry to hear of your sad loss. Our condolences to you all. May your Dad RIP and be a bright star shining down on you. With love Bex and Tim xx
Frank Hayes Helen McSharry
Larkhill Road Sligo
Submitted 22 November 2025
Jenny and extended Family we are shocked and saddened to learn today of the sudden passing of Des we are thinking of you all at this very difficult time may he Rest In Peace he was a Gentleman
Frances & David Henry
Kilsellagh, Calry, Co. Sligo
Submitted 22 November 2025
To Jennifer, Leslie ,Gordon and families , our deepest sympathies on the death of your father Des... Frances & David Henry,, Kilsellagh.
James. Finnan
Cullenhugh, Ballinalack, Mullngar
Submitted 22 November 2025
I was very saddened to learn of the passing of Des. We were work colleagues and good friends for years I in Westmeath while Des was in Sligo / Leitrim. We were in regular contact and he was most helpful and a true gentleman. My deepest sympathy to all the Ward family at this very sad time. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Eamon, Monica & the Fitzpatrick family
Cummeen, Strandhill Road, Sligo.
Submitted 22 November 2025
We were very sorry to learn that Desmond (Des) had passed away, RIP. To you Jennifer, Nigel, Megan , Kyle and to all the family we extend our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.
Tim Doran
Sunnyside, Strandhill
Submitted 22 November 2025
To Jenny and Nigel, and all the family So sorry for your loss and we are always here for you I will remember having the pleasure of briefly meeting Des on Strandhill prom: coffee in hand, sunshine out, and a proud smile on the bench beside his daughter Our thoughts and hearts go out to you all, Tim Doran
Ismay fullerton
Sea Park Rosses point road sligo
Submitted 22 November 2025
My very sincere sympathy to entire family circle on the death of Desmond God bless u all
Harry & Verona Broomfield
Camira, Mountmellick, Co. Laois
Submitted 22 November 2025
So sorry to hear of the death of our dear cousin and friend Des. Such happy memories of childhood holidays, student days in Gurteen, and in recent years catching up with visits and and chats on the phone. Deepest sympathy to all the family he was so proud of his children and grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by us all.
Bill Cobbe
Calle Cervantes 16 , Quesada,03170 Rojales Alicante Spain
Submitted 22 November 2025
My sincerest condolences to you all. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Des & Elisa Irwin
Ballincar, Sligo
Submitted 22 November 2025
Deepest sympathy to Leslie, Jennifer, Gordon and the extended family on the huge loss you've suffered with the passing of Des. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this desperately sad time.
Palmer & Lise Acheson
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Submitted 22 November 2025
To Jenny, Leslie, and Gordon and their families: Our condolences are sent across the miles and across the decades. Palmer is your father's cousin, son of your grandfather, Edward Ward's oldest sister, Irene Ward, and her husband, Cyril Palmer Acheson. All my summers, until 1960, were spent in "Nahanna," and nearby "Johnville." Your father was my playmate. We cycled and fished together. I retain happy memories of those golden days, and I mourn the loss of the boy who became a man, and your father. Sit tibi terra levis, Des.
Anthony Ryan
Drinaghan, Knocknarea
Submitted 22 November 2025
Sincere sympathy Jenny on the loss of your Father, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May he Rest in Peace.
Nick Crellin
Stella Caeli, Cleen, Dromahair
Submitted 22 November 2025
Sorry for your loss. May his soul Rest in Peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anne & Eamonn Walsh
Coolbeg Drumcliffe Sligo
Submitted 22 November 2025
Dear Jenny and family so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved dad. Please accept our sincere condolences and may his gentle soul rest in peace.
David Collery
Ballinorley, Calry Co Sligo
Submitted 22 November 2025
To the Ward family, Deepest condolence to you on the passing of Des. May he RIP. Sincerely Seamus and David Collery
Jim Ganley
ballisodare
Submitted 22 November 2025
So sorry to hear of the untimely death of Des, a good friend and work colleague. Des was passionate about two things in life - his family and his work. Losing Ruth was a severe blow. As we traversed Sligo and Leitrim he talked so proudly, and so often, of how Jennifer, Leslie and Gordon were doing. May he rest in peace.
Olivia Grady
Sligo hospital
Submitted 22 November 2025
Jenny and family, my deepest sympathy on the sad passing of your dad. May he rest in peace. Olivia
Josephine mannion
Calry co sligo
Submitted 22 November 2025
Des was a gentleman He used to come to st John's hospital every sunday and assist the residents to service he would bring people who could not bring themselves. He was so kind and gentle with each and everyone of them. I would offer him tea or coffee after service but he would decline and slip away quietly the same way he came in. He will be greatly missed May god reward him for all his kindness.
Brendan Coughlan
Bracknagh Rathangan
Submitted 22 November 2025
Deepest sympathy to all the Ward Family on the sad passing of Des. May he rest in peace
Noel McSharry
Rathberna
Submitted 22 November 2025
Leslie, I wish to express my condolence on the death of your father. Noel McSharry
The Donaghy Family
Lower Rosses Sligo
Submitted 22 November 2025
Our deepest sympathies to you all at this sad time
Eamonn & Harriet Devaney & Family Glencar
Glencar, Co. Leitrim
Submitted 22 November 2025
Condolences to the Ward Family on the passing of Des. May he Rest In Peace
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