Amherstburg, Ontario
Joseph SCANLAN passed away in Amherstburg, Ontario. The obituary was featured in The Windsor Star on November 23, 2015, and The Gazette on November 24, 2015.
Just found out today that a very special priest died this past November. I am sad but will always be grateful for the friendship and spiritual guidance Fr. Des gave me during my many annual retreats at Holy Family Retreat House. Fr. Des, a faithful disciple of God, sharing the love of Jesus with others in so many special ways. Peace!
Sister Christina Kazimirek, CSSF
September 09, 2016 | Mississauga, ON
I loved Fr. Des! What a holy and kind priest. I was able to get to know him from my days as a campus minister at UD Jesuit in Detroit. Holy Family Retreat House, Fr. Des, Sr. Rose, Wendy, Judy and Ron will always have a special place in my heart. Rest in peace dear Father.
- John Knight
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
December 29, 2015
Father Des,
December 16, 2015 From my brother in Vancouver who happened to read it in a Toronto newspaper, I've just learned of your passing in mid November! Christmas in heaven will celebrate additional joy with you there another Redemptorist saint! Blessings and Cheers! Along with all the great CSsR members, you'll be long and well remembered! And special condolences to all the Scanlan family members! Peter Eldridge,Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, former Brockville classmate, and long-time...
Peter Eldridge
December 16, 2015 | Yarmouth, NS
I had the pleasure of meeting Fr. Des while on retreat at Medaille House in London many years ago and then at Holy Family Retreat Centre in Oxley. What a wonderful, kind man. My condolences to his family.
Lynn Fischer
December 01, 2015 | Sarnia, ON
What a wonderful priest and human being Fr. Scanlan was. I recall so many warm memories of Holy Redeemer College, and many of them involve this lovely man and his wonderful sense of humour. He had a gift for preaching and his kind ways were a shining example for all. Such a gifted "Man of God" will be deeply missed.
Michelle (St.Denis) Romano
Michelle Romano
December 01, 2015 | London, ON
My sincere condolences to Fr. Scanlon's family and particularly to his Redemptorist brothers. "Scan" was a man who walked among and with MANY people who will always remember him for his open and loving pastoral presence....truly a wonderful friend. Thank you for all, Des.
Kathleen Lichti, CSJ
Kathleen Lichti
November 30, 2015 | London, ON
He was the best person to talk to while I attended St Christopher Grade School (the original one) back in the day. Truly an awesome person and I am sure he'll still keep an eye on all of us from above!
Kyra Hellam
November 27, 2015 | Windsor, ON
2:29 PM,26November2015,Toronto, Canada;
14:29 Hours,Thursday,26.11.2015,Canada;
Condolence(s).
Condolence(s)(ES)(s)s on the death of
Father Joseph Desmond ("des") Scanlan
(deceased) whose obituary has appeared.
Condolence(s)(s)(s)s to his family (-members), his colleagues/co-workers,
kith & kin/ relations & relatives, friends, supporters and admirers.
Truly,
Saad
Sa'ad A. Saidullah; Advocate, High Court of Her Imperial Majesty...
Saad Saidullah
November 26, 2015 | Toronto, ON
Father Scanlon made our world a better and happier place with his understanding and compassion.
R.I.P Father Scanlon
Brenda Mignardi
November 25, 2015 | Scarborough, ON
