Desmond (Des) Lydon

Desmond-Lydon

Desmond (Des) Lydon,

Derrynalecka, Kiltimagh – peacefully on 7th October at Mayo University Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents Jim and Brigid, brother Sean and his sisters Mary and Ann.

Fondly remembered by his cousins, neighbours and friends, his carers, especially the Sacred Heart Hospital, Castlebar for their extraordinary care over the years.

May his Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Reposing in the O’Hora Funeral Home, Kiltimagh (F12 Y1F7) on Friday evening from 7.00pm until 8.00pm with removal to the Church of the Holy Family to arrive for 8.15 pm.

Funeral Mass at 1pm on Saturday in The Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh.

Burial afterwards in Kilkinure Cemetery.

Desmond’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on

http://churchservices.tv/holyfamilykiltimagh

Enquiries to John McHugh, Funeral Director on 086-8164276.

Published On: October 8th, 2025

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Helen and the Sacred Heart Hospital team
7 months ago

Sincere condolences to Des family he was a lovely gentleman may his gentle soul rest in peace

Don and Noreen Keane UK
7 months ago

Condolences to all cousins and friends on Desmonds passing may he Rest in peace

Mary Syron
7 months ago

My sincere condolence to Frances Brown and Family and Extended Family s and friends on the passing of Desmond May his soul Rest in Peace Amen 🙏🙏

Patricia Byrne Duffy formally Derrykinlough
7 months ago

Condolences to all of Des relations. Sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.

Costello Family, Cultrasna, Kiltimagh
7 months ago

Deepest sympathies to all cousins, neighbours and friends on the sad passing of Des.
May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace,
reunited with his loved ones, who have gone before him.

Evelyn Byrne formerly Canbrack
7 months ago

Sad to hear of the death of Des. May he rest in peace with Sean Mary and Ann.

Carmel Twitchett, Kilkelly
7 months ago

Deepest condolences to all of Des relations. A real gentleman.
May his gentle soul rest in peace

John Mc Hugh and family
7 months ago

Sincere condolences to all of Des extended families on his sad passing.
May his gentle soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Cathy Brown, Charlestown.
7 months ago

So sad to hear of the passing of Des, may he Rest in Peace.
Sincere condolence to his Cousins Frances and Mar

Mary Doyle
7 months ago

Rest in heavenly peace

Eugene and Ann Ivers.
7 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Des’s family. May he rest in peace.

John & Annette O’Brien Derrynalecka
7 months ago

We were very sorry to hear of the passing of our neighbour Des. Our thoughts are with his cousins, carers & friends at this sad time. May he rest in eternal peace in Heaven with his dear brother Sean, his parents & his sisters.

Maureen Moyles and family Crossmolina
7 months ago

We are sorry to hear about the passing of Desmond. Sincere sympathy to Frances Brown and family and to the extended family and friends of Des. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Frank and Clare Lavan
7 months ago

Sending condolences to all Des cousins and neighbours R I P

Geraldine Gerard Gary & Aideen
7 months ago

Our sincere & heartfelt condolences to all Des’ cousins, neighbours & friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Especially Frances & Mary Kathleen & Des’ carers over the past number of years. May your gentle soul rest in eternal peace now Des. United with your parents and brother Sean & sisters Mary & Ann. 🙏❤️

Tricia and Joe Young
7 months ago

Sending condolences to all of Des’ relations….May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Johnson
7 months ago

RIP, Des. A gentleman.

Marie & Joe Deacy
7 months ago

So sorry to hear of the passing of Des (Desmond ) such lovely quite gentleman. I will always remember our visits as a child with my mother to our grandmother & grandfather & uncle Tom Langan. Sean & Des house was next to visit, Sean had all the news, Des always had that lovely welcoming smile so witty with his answers 😀 loved going to town. Sympathy to his cousins & neighbours and friends. Rest in peace Des. Sean Mary & Ann

Marie & Joe deacy
7 months ago

So sorry to hear hear of the passing of Des, a lovely gentle quite man. So many memories of our visits with Des & Sean, we got history chat & so many laughs. Des always had this lovely witty way and that lovely welcoming smile. Lovely neighbours to my grandmother & grandfather & uncle Tom Langan. Rest in peace Des, your memory will always be with us👍❤️🙏🙏

Tom and Esther Scahill and all the Creaby family, Goulboy, Kiltimagh.
7 months ago

Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to all relatives, neighbours, friends and carers of our dear friend and neighbour Des. So, so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a character and we used to have some laughs with him. He enjoyed life and was so easy going. Could be very witty too at times. Poor Des, may he get the best bed in heaven. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and a special mention to his dear cousin Frances who was so good to Des down through the years. Des may you rest in eternal peace.♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏

James jimmy David ivers cultrasnn kiltimagh
7 months ago

Sorry to hear

Mary moran
7 months ago

Lord rest him a lovley gentleman

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