Passing of popular Castlebar personality Des Byrne

The death has taken place of Desmond (Des) Byrne, Turlough Road, Castlebar, and formerly of Cabra, Co. Dublin.

He died peacefully at Mayo University Hospital yesterday after a short illness.

One of life's gentlemen, he was stage manager of Castlebar Pantomime productions for many years and was held in high esteem in the community.

He is deeply regretted by his loving wife Jean (née Madden), brothers Brendan and Michael, sisters Betty, Una and Eileen, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends, to whom sympathy is tendered.

Des will repose at the Coady Funeral Home tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11 a.m. until 12.30 p.m. before removal to the Church of the Holy Rosary for Requiem Mass at 1 p.m.

Interment takes place afterwards at the Old Cemetery, Castlebar.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.