Des McGuire

Late of Newtown Hill,  Tramore, Co. Waterford

Formerly of Limerick City and Eagle Star/Zurich Insurance.

Des passed peacefully at University Hospital Waterford,

surrounded by his loving family

Wednesday the 14th of May 2025 

RIP

Predeceased by his parents Jim and Eithne and his brother Gerard.

Des will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife Catherine, his children, Paul, Ross and Sharon, his adored and treasured grandchildren Rory, Maeve, Sarah, Louise, Ronan, Caoimhe, Fionn and Róisín; his daughters-in-law Jamie and Áine; his son-in-law Tadhg, his brother Jim, his sister Patricia, his sisters-in-law Maria, Linda and Margaret and his brothers-in-law Gerry and Declan. Des will be forever remembered by his nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family, wonderful neighbours and many many friends.

The McGuire family would like to thank with great appreciation all the staff in the Oak Ward University Hospital Waterford for the exceptional care and kindness Des received throughout his illness.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Des will be reposing at Falconers Funeral Home, Riverstown, Tramore, Co. Waterford on Friday the 16th of May from 5pm to 7pm.

All are welcome and refreshments will be served throughout.

Des’s Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday the 17th of May, at 2pm at The Church of The Holy Cross, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Immediately after, Des will be laid to rest in St Declan’s Cemetery, Tramore. Anyone wishing to take part in Des’s Requiem Mass remotely please follow the link below.

Mass Link

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As per Des’s wishes, his immediate family will not be wearing all black

House Private please

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Waterford Hospice by following the link below

Donate – Waterford Hospice

The McGuire family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time.

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