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for Edward Desmond
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Teresa A Barbee
August 12, 2021
Sure do miss that smile and big hug!! So many wonderful memories!
Linda L Parrish
August 30, 2020
To Mike, Erin and families
I want you to know that I am thinking of you all and the wonderful Father and Grandfather you all had. I am sure there are so many memories and my memory is when you all came to San Antonio for Thanksgiving 2018 and celebrated the Holiday together...what a great time we had and me getting to know all of you . The end of life is so hard to accept but the memories will always go on. Be grateful and happy and go forward....that is what Ed would want for you all.
Michael S Jackson
August 29, 2020
I'm Honored to have been one of the many people who got to experience a part of life with Ed Desmond!
To the family & friends, of Ed Desmond:
Rest & Embrace & Remember All of the Ways Ed Enriched your Life!
Sincerely,
Michael Jackson, (co-worker & friend)
Matt Robinson
August 29, 2020
To Mike and Erin, I'm so sorry for your loss. He is resting now in God's love. Praying for you guys.
Matt Robinson
August 29, 2020
To Mike and Erin, I'm so sorry for your loss. He is resting now in God's love. Praying for you guys.
Anne Barksdale
August 28, 2020
Ed was a great friend, all who knew him loved him! My deepest sympathy to your family.❤
Sue Conlyn
August 27, 2020
Working with Ed was always a good experience. I enjoyed his accent. Rest now, Ed, you have already been missed.
Guy Garrison
August 27, 2020
Every time Ed walked in the door at dance class, and just anywhere, he had a smile, a big Hello
and how are you. Everyone loved him and knew he was a great Christian person.
Rachel Ferguson-Garrison
August 27, 2020
He was certainly a bright ray of light in our lives and will be missed.
Roswell Sutton
August 25, 2020
To the family of Ed Desmond ,
Ed was one of the finest men I have ever known. I had the honor and privilege of working with Ed for many years. He was always helpful , and encouraging , but I really liked and had respect for him because he was a man with standards , integrity , ethics , and values. An excellent co-worker and a true friend. I know he will be sorely missed by many.
Phil Royer
August 25, 2020
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of a wonderful man. To Ed, I thank him for all the many years I had the privilege of working with him. He always had a smile and a great gift for being a peacemaker.
We always thought he was too compassionate to be a Marine, something he was very proud of. He always reminded us November 10 was the Marine birthday.
May you rest in peace and smile upon your family from above.
Your friend and fellow New Englander, Phil
Ron Zito
August 24, 2020
Ed was one of the finest. I worked with Ed also for thirty years, always a friend,always there with a smile and good spirit. A great family man,always talking to me about Erin and Mike and plans for the future. I will miss him at our breakfast club that we had in newnan. We would always order extra milk for his coffee( The Cow) as he called it. Too many 5 scoupers to count! My family and I will miss you my friend, we had a great time. I know we will do it again. No more pain, a new start. Rest in Peace!!
Ed & Jack Bantry 2013<br />
Jack Desmond
August 24, 2020
My little brother Ed. Mom used to tell the story of you sucking my muddy thumb while she was sterilizing your bottle back in California. I vividly remember your first communion. The nuns had made sure you kept you hands folded in prayer until you broke your role by waving at Dad with his camera. When I went to Boston to join the Air Force, it was you who drove me to the Navy Shipyard. I have so many fond memories with you that I can't begin to count them. I love and miss you brother.
Mike Casey
August 23, 2020
Mr. Desmond,
Sir, as a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the United States Marine Corps and USMCR-especially during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC ‘85-‘89
Robert Desmond
August 22, 2020
My brother Ed. My friend, my mentor, my protector, and as kids, often my co- conspirator. Through all the ups and downs we live with, good times and bad, if I needed help, or just someone to talk to, or just to listen, Ed was always there.
Rest In Peace my brother.
Phyllis Drake
August 21, 2020
My condolences to the Ed Desmond family. I had the pleasure of working with Ed at Delta. He was the perfect gentleman. Always there to lend a helping hand, give a friendly smile, offer advice and was one of a kind. I can remember him calling me asking for a recipe for my fruit cobbler one Sunday afternoon. He loved the cobblers I would bring in for different functions at Delta. The journey is over, you have reached your final destination...now rest in peace...
Leslie and Mike
August 21, 2020
Mike & Erin,
We had the pleasure of knowing your Dad through line dance. An optimist with a warm smile and light feet, it was fun to step kick, toe tap and vine right with him. We pray he is dancing in the heavens now because he will be greatly missed down here. He was a gem of a man. Leslie & Mike
Doug Medlin
August 21, 2020
It was good to know Ed way back in line Mtc. days.
Dannie Hill
August 21, 2020
Ed is one of those people who touches everyone he meet and many that only hear about Ed. Ed will be missed. I last saw Ed at the Delta retires picnic last year. Nothing but smile from him and we all knew some of what he was going through. Ed Desmond made an impact on this world and I know he will in Heaven also!
Mary Ann Baker
August 20, 2020
Michael, Erin,
The obit for your Dad was so spot on for all he encompassed and how he lived his life. Full of zeal, embracing and cherishing every moment. He never lost his gratitude for God’s blessings and was one of the most devout men of his faith that I have ever known. He was proud of his country and his service as a Marine. His love and devotion for both of you and his grandsons shined as bright as the light from the Boston lighthouses he so deeply appreciated. My Life has been forever enriched and blessed by having Ed as such a close and special friend. He was always such a gentleman, quick with his captivating smile, ready to lend a hand, full of interesting stories and ready to be a part of any event. My countless dances with him will always have a warm place in my heart. May it provide you tremendous comfort and pride to know how many lives were touched by your Dad.
Allen Thompson
August 20, 2020
It was a privilege to know and also work with a Delta. Ed always had a positive attitude and of course a big smile. Thank you for your service to our great country. No more pain just Rest In Peace my friend
Dorothy Mullen
August 20, 2020
Dear Desmond Family~ to those I’ve known since age 2, and to those I’ve yet to meet, my sincere sympathy. Eddie was my next door neighbor. The Mullens and Desmonds grew up together in the wonderful town of Scituate. Eddie was always with a smile and maybe even a little mischief. So many fond memories! Thank you, Eddie, for your service to our country and God bless my ol’ friend.
Dorie (Dottie)
Richard Kachman
August 20, 2020
Ed was truely one fine person and it was my luck to meet him and work with him.He always had a smile on his face and a very positive man.God bless you Ed.Later
Brad Patch
August 19, 2020
Ed was truly one of the best at Delta. A good dependable friend, always up to good natured mischief. I have many pleasant memories of working with Ed. He will be missed by his many friends at Delta.
Bill Gotham
August 19, 2020
Ed it was a pleasure to know and work with you. I know you will be missed. The last time I saw you was at SMM Catholic Church ever faithful. Rest in peace my friend.
George Cole
August 19, 2020
Ed, it was my pleasure to have known you. I remember your first day at line maintenance ATL and your work on International Line Maintenance, such fond memories......Your at peace now, may your journey be rewarding as your life was...
Victor Mancini Jr
August 19, 2020
Rest In Peace, you will be missed by many!
JAMES BURCHELL
August 19, 2020
A TRUE FRIEND AT DELTA AND A VIETNAM BROTHER ! SO SAD THAT SO MANY OF OUR BROTHERS THAT SERVED IN VIETNAM AND THE AGENT ORANGE DISEASES TOOK THEM EARLY IN THEIR LIVES ! I WILL MISS ED VERY MUCH ! HE ALWAYS WAS THERE WITH A BIG SMILE TO HELP YOU IN ANY WAY HE COULD ! HE WILL BE MISSED ! RIP MY BROTHER ! ONE OF THE NICEST FRIENDS YOU COULD HAVE ! MAY GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND !
Elizabeth Quinn
August 19, 2020
Ed, your life and spirit will be missed by all! You were always a beacon of light and faith and I will miss you terribly! I know you are dancing in heaven! Until we meet again my friend!
Bill Connor
August 19, 2020
Ed was such fun for us, especially when we were in Atlanta. Always with a smile and always left us feeling better. I hope you find peace Ed. My sincerest condolences to his beloved family.
Teresa and Kevin Barbee
August 19, 2020
We lost a true and wonderful friend. Mike and Erin my deepest condolences to both of you .. your Dad was an awesome man. We will miss him so much as he was always a part of our get together and adventures.
Lamar Gulledge
August 19, 2020
I worked with Ed for 30 years. I will miss his advise and council, but must of all his constant Smile. Rest in Peace my Friend. Prayers for Your Family.
Maryleigh Preston-McClure
August 19, 2020
Ed was a member of the Singles Group when we first started it in Peachtree City. Many good memories. He will be missed. Thinking of all his family.
George Loomis
August 19, 2020
Ed was a very nice, easy going, and a friend to whoever he met. I don't think I have ever met a person like Ed in a long time. God has an angel who left us way too early. GOD BLESS YOU, ED AND MAY HE BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
Connie
August 19, 2020
To Michael and Lisa, I would like to take just a moment to say to you what I wish I had said to your father. He was a wonderful man and I count it a privilege to have known him. His attitude throughout his illness was one of hope and faith. He was truly an example, not only of how to live, but of how to die. You have my sincere condolences because I know you’ll miss him. I hurt for you, but not for Ed because he rests in the arms of Jesus.
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