Desmond Black

9th February 2025

Desmond Malachy passed peacefully with his family in the care of the Ballymote Community

Nursing Unit. Dearly loved husband of 62 years Mary Black (Duffy) and much loved father of James and John.

Remembered with great love and affection by his daughter-in-law Michelle, grandchildren Emily, Annabelle, Imogen and Sadie.

his brother Brian (Belfast), sisters-in-law Madge and Marie, and by his wider circle of friends including many in Ireland, England and around the world.

May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

Desmond will repose at the Perry Funeral Home Ballymote (F56 TK20) On Wednesday morning 12th from 10:30am to 11:30am followed by removal to the

Church of the Immaculate Conception Ballymote, to arrive for Mass of Resurrection at 12 Noon.

Private Cremation on Thursday 13th at Lakelands Crematorium Cavan at 3pm.

The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on Ballymote Parish Webcam link https://ballymoteparish.org/webcam/

Condolences can be expressed to the family in the section below.

Condolences

Eamon & Anne Scanlon

Deepest Sympathy to Mary James John and all Des’s Extended Family and Friends at this very Sad and Heartbreaking Time for you all. May Des’s Kind and Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Lynda and Kevin Hart

Mary, Kevin and myself are saddened to hear of the death of Des. You were both great friends and neighbours and made us feel very welcome when we first came to Ballymote. Our thoughts are with you and the family at this time. Unfortunately we will be unable to attend the funeral.

Martin O’Hara, Sligo

Sad to hear of the passing of Des. Remembering the happy times of Des and Mary at Christmas with our dear departed friend Pam Benson. RIP

Olivia Chandler

Sincere Sympathy to Mary and family..Des was a lovely man .May he rest in peace .

Clare harold

Thinking of you Mary and family at thus sad time. R.I.P Des

John Delorey Innisfree Wheelers.

Sincere sympathy to Mary and Family. Met Des on many Happy occasions at our late friend Pam's home often at Christmas time. A lovely man Rest in Peace.

brendan c brogan circular road sligo

May his gentle soul rest in peace (from one of many cyclists in Pam Benson's house)

Tom & Phil Currid, Ardnaglass

Our sincere sympathy to Mary and family and all the extended family on the sad death of Des. Unfortunately we were away and could not attend the funeral. May his gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

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