Tributes paid to 'one of life's gentlemen' from Kildare
Desmond Cody, Clane, Co Kildare passed on Friday April 4
Heartfelt tributes have poured in following the passing of Desmond Cody, Clane, Kildare (Clane, Co. Kildare and formerly Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford, and Cromlyn, Co. Westmeath).
Desmond passed peacefully on April 4 2025 in his 89th year, after a short illness.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Betty, his daughters Eleanor, Susan and Bevin, his sons-in-law Jorge, Michael and Duncan and his grandchildren Tim, Xanath, Citlali, Millie, James, Elizabeth and John. Brother of the late Eileen (McBain).
Tributes paid to Desmond on RIP.ie this week included: “Our sincere condolences to you Betty and family on the sad passing of Des. One of life's gentlemen. May he rest in peace.”
And: “Dear Sue, Michael and kids. We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.”
While another mourner wrote: “My sympathy to Betty and family on the death of Desmond. Good memories of meeting you all in Ratharney. May Desmond rest in peace.”
And another added: “Bevin, so so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. No words at such sad times. Grief is real. Cherished memories too and Gratefulness for your wonderful years together.
My thoughts with you and family at this time. Take care.”
Reposing at St. Peter’s Church, Donadea, Co. Kildare (W91 VK59) on Tuesday, (8 April) from 4pm to 6pm, with prayers at 5.30pm.
A funeral service to celebrate Desmond’s life will be held on Wednesday April 9 at 11am (in St. Peter's) followed by burial at St. Michael and All Angels graveyard, Millicent, Co. Kildare, (W91 NH27).
House Private. Family flowers only.
Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.