Massy Ffrench-Mullen

To Desmond's Family and our beloved Granddaughter, Isabelle.
Eternal be the memory of this kind hearted gentleman and loving Grandfather. Our sincerest sympathy from Isabelle's Grandparents, Nana and Pop Duke

My sincere condolences to all of Desmond's loved ones.

My deepest sympathy for M. Desmond ffrench-Mullen's family. I know he will be missed dearly.

Mary Ann Duke, M.D.

M. Desmond ffrench-Mullen will always be remembered as a very wonderful and highly spirited human being.

It is with deep sadness that I learned Desmond had passed away. He was a wonderful boss, mentor and friend to me. He was always available to us all for good advice or a good laugh. My condolences to J.R., Felicity, Tim and the grandchildren.

My parents, Walter and Varina Shipe, sisters Linda Leasor and Ginny Cameron, and I express our sincere condolences to Felicity, Timothy, Jarlath, and their children. May your father rest in peace alongside your mother.

Janis Shipe Brown

It is with profound sadness that I learned of Desmond's passing. When I first joined the World Bank staff in 1979, Desmond quickly became a role model and mentor, one whom I've admired ever since. He had an understanding and appreciation of both what was needed in the countries under his purview in the Bank, and also a willingness to dig in his heels whenever the situation required. His management style personified the need for patience, discipline, empathy and understanding when dealing...