Desmond (Dessie) McKenna

Date of Death: Monday 21st September 2020 Town:
Date of Death: Monday 21st September 2020

McKenna (Drumshambo).  (246 Drum Road, Cookstown) Desmond (Dessie), peacefully, September 21st 2020 (R.I.P).

Loving husband of Eileen (nee Corey).  Devoted father of Edel (Macklin), Shauna (Gardiner), Maria (Prunty) and Laura (Jones) also father in-law of Robert, George, Ciaran and Brian.  Cherished grandfather of Rebecca, Charlie, Rohan, James, Ellen and Cassie.  Dear brother of Sr. Ita, Veronica (Archer), Monica (Guthrie), Philomena (Monteith), Teresa (O’Brien), Pat, John, Oliver and the late Michael (R.I.P).

Oh Most Sacred Heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you.

Desmond’s funeral will take place on Thursday September 24th at 11.00am in Church of St. Joseph’s Killeenan, burial afterwards in adjoining Cemetery.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons in-law, grandchildren, sisters brothers, sisters in-law, brothers in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and his wider family circle.

On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

Due to government guidelines (re: Coronavirus) the wake and funeral will be private to family and close friends.
Alternatively Desmond’s funeral Mass can be viewed using the link below.
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-josephs-church

For those wishing to pay their respects along the funeral route, Desmond’s remains will leave his late residence at 10.30am.

Donations in lieu if desired to Charis Cancer Care or Laurel House, c/o the family.

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Click here to watch the Ceremony online

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