The death has occurred of:
Desmond (Dessie) McBRIDE
McBRIDE, Desmond (Dessie) – Died 1st September 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Dearly loved husband of Georgina, much loved father of Bernadette, Dana, Shireen and the late Patrick, loving father-in-law of Dennis, devoted granda of Abbey and Jack and great-grandfather to be.
Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Ballynahinch on Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 11.30am, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie c/o Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.
Family and friends welcome to call at the family home, 4 Hillcrest Lane, Ballynahinch on Wednesday between 5 and 8pm.
God called your name so softly that only you could hear, and no-one heard the footsteps of the Angels drawing near. It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.