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Desmond COSSUM

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26th May 2024, peacefully in Hospital, surrounded by his loving family R.I.P. Dearly beloved husband of Mary, loving father to Maeve (Carey) and Claire (Apperly), grandfather to Héloise, Luke, Odhrán, Connor, Órlaith and Aoife.

Desmond’s remains will be removed from his late residence 4 Firfields, Antrim on Thursday evening at 5.40pm to St. Comgall’s Church for 6.00pm. Requiem Mass will be on Friday at 10.00am, Cremation immediately afterwards in Newtownabbey Crematorium.

The family welcome you all to pay your respects at the wake in his late residence which will officially begin today at 7pm.

On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

Will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing wife, daughters, sons-in-law Joseph and Richard, grandchildren, friends and family circle.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research c/o Marrions Funeral Directors, 12a Main Street, Randalstown.

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I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Desmond Cossum.
Desmond Cossum was a brilliant boss to me and taught me so much, not just in teaching aquatics but in life too,
I remember Des offering me his new car when I lost mine in floods in Donegal, and we both laughed when I told him I'm a flood victim, I can't be driving a new Mercedes, he said go on!!
This shows the heart he had and sense of humour, he was a family man before business, his family was his life,
Probably this message is different than others, but I don't think Des would mind.
He could change an atmosphere with a smile or by saying something to change the mood, Barbados was his favourite destination, singing was another of his favourite things, for his family I know this is going to be a very hard time,
I offer my full condolences to them all.
He will never be forgotten.
One of life's true Gentlemen x. You had a smile for everyone, you had a heart of gold, you left the sweetest memories, this world could ever hold. Darren Donaghey, (swim teacher, Buehtown Hotel) Saturday 01 June 2024
Sincere condolences to all the family. Thank you for the wonderful memories over the past twenty years when attending your courses. The swimming world is a duller place with Des Cossum. Hopefully his legacy will live on. From Audrey and Christine O'Brien. Audrey and Christine O'Brien Friday 31 May 2024
The officers and committee of Antrim and District Angling Association deeply regret the death of their esteemed member Desi and tender their sympathy to his wife Mary and the entire family circle.
Allen Fleming, Honorary Secretary, Antrim and District Angling Association Thursday 30 May 2024
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31 May 2024, 10.00AM

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St. Comgall's Church, Castle Street, Antrim, Co. Antrim, BT41 4HP

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Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research c/o Marrions Funeral Directors, 12a Main Street, Randalstown

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The death has occurred of:
Desmond COSSUM

26th May 2024, peacefully in Hospital, surrounded by his loving family R.I.P. Dearly beloved husband of Mary, loving father to Maeve (Carey) and Claire (Apperly), grandfather to Héloise, Luke, Odhrán, Connor, Órlaith and Aoife.

Desmond’s remains will be removed from his late residence 4 Firfields, Antrim on Thursday evening at 5.40pm to St. Comgall’s Church for 6.00pm. Requiem Mass will be on Friday at 10.00am, Cremation immediately afterwards in Newtownabbey Crematorium.

The family welcome you all to pay your respects at the wake in his late residence which will officially begin today at 7pm.

On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

Will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing wife, daughters, sons-in-law Joseph and Richard, grandchildren, friends and family circle.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research c/o Marrions Funeral Directors, 12a Main Street, Randalstown.

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Service Date & Time

31 May 2024, 10.00AM

Service Location

St. Comgall's Church, Castle Street, Antrim, Co. Antrim, BT41 4HP

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Latest Sympathy Notices

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Desmond Cossum.
Desmond Cossum was a brilliant boss to me and taught me so much, not just in teaching aquatics but in life too,
I remember Des offering me his new car when I lost mine in floods in Donegal, and we both laughed when I told him I'm a flood victim, I can't be driving a new Mercedes, he said go on!!
This shows the heart he had and sense of humour, he was a family man before business, his family was his life,
Probably this message is different than others, but I don't think Des would mind.
He could change an atmosphere with a smile or by saying something to change the mood, Barbados was his favourite destination, singing was another of his favourite things, for his family I know this is going to be a very hard time,
I offer my full condolences to them all.
He will never be forgotten.
One of life's true Gentlemen x. You had a smile for everyone, you had a heart of gold, you left the sweetest memories, this world could ever hold. Darren Donaghey, (swim teacher, Buehtown Hotel) Saturday 01 June 2024
Sincere condolences to all the family. Thank you for the wonderful memories over the past twenty years when attending your courses. The swimming world is a duller place with Des Cossum. Hopefully his legacy will live on. From Audrey and Christine O'Brien. Audrey and Christine O'Brien Friday 31 May 2024
The officers and committee of Antrim and District Angling Association deeply regret the death of their esteemed member Desi and tender their sympathy to his wife Mary and the entire family circle.
Allen Fleming, Honorary Secretary, Antrim and District Angling Association Thursday 30 May 2024
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