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William Desmond (Bill, Dessie) Rowland

William Desmond (Bill, Dessie) Rowland

Dublin, Lucan

ROWLAND, William Desmond (Bill, Dessie) (Lucan, Co. Dublin and formerly of O’Connell St., Athlone Town, Co. Westmeath) September 10th., 2019 (peacefully) at home surrounded by his family.  Beloved husband of Kathleen and loving father of Deirdre, Terence (Terry), Susan, Jacqueline and Diane; sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, grandchildren Amanda, Steven, Hazel, Carla, Conor, Jack, James, Evan, Olivia and Jonathan, sons-in-law Andrew, David and Aaron, daughter-in-law Margaret, brother Jack, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Lucan on Wednesday evening (September 18th.) between 6 o’c and 8 o’c.  Removal on Thursday morning (September 19th.) to St. Mary’s Church, Lucan arriving for Requiem Mass at 10 o’c followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery, Celbridge.

The Family would appreciate if you could leave a message to be put into a book of condolences for the family.

Jack RowlandBrother

Rest in peace Desi, I’m going to miss you .

Maureen & BahramNeice

Dear Aunty Kathleen & all the family .
In the journey of life some people leave a mark so deep that it becomes hard to forget them.May you find peace & love in the memories you cherish.
With heartfelt condolances .
God Bless uncle Dessie’s soul .
Maureen & Bahram .

Eileen and Ken LinesDessie's niece and husband.

Our heartfelt condolences to Kathleen and her children. I will always remember his smiley face, such a quiet, thoughtful and wonderful man. Our prayers are with you all at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

Paul , Collette , Grace , Ben McCarthyNephew and Familiy

Dear Autie Kathleen, Deirdre ,Terry , Susan , Jacqueline , Diane. Deepest condolences to you all in this sad time.