Desmond McMahon

Desmond McMahon

Desmond McMahon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 11, 2008.
McMAHON (DESMOND) - On July 9 2008 peacefully after a long illness at Parkhills Nursing Home, aged 86 years, Fortified by the Rites of the Holy Mother Church. Loving Husband and truest Friend of Helen(nee Philbin) for 57 years. Loving Father to Gerald, Bernadette and Kevin. Beloved Father-in-law of Teresa and Louise. Dearly beloved Grandfather of Anna, Laura, Paul, Helen, Patrick, Liam and James. Loving Brother of Teresa Sullivan. Gentleman to the end. Sweet Jesus, have mercy on his soul. Requiem Mass to be held on Friday July 18 2008 at St Patrick's RC Church, Oldham 10am prior to committal at Oldham Crematorium 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Francis House Children's Hospice c/o G. Barlow and Sons Ltd, Union Street West, Oldham, OL8 1DQ to whom all further inquiries should be made. Tel 624 4301.
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