Northern Ireland Hospice
Registered Number 102337
Called Home peacefully on 9th February 2025. Late of Glencroft, Newtownabbey.
Dearly loved Husband of Valerie, devoted Daddy of Gillian and Lisa, cherished father-in-law of Charlie and Trevor, and much loved Granda of Jane and Peter.
Everyone is welcome to call at the family home.
A Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration for Dessie’s life will be held in Carnmoney Presbyterian Church on Thursday 13th February at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in Carnmoney East Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Northern Ireland Hospice online via flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or by telephone (028 93344242 Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm).
Always loved and remembered by all the family circle.
Everytime I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Philippians 1:3
Praying that you will know God’s comfort at this very sad time.
Mr and Mrs Billy Boyd
Valerie, Gillian & Lisa and all the Family. Sorry for your loss. Dessie was a true Gentleman and a true servant of the Lord. Sure and Steadfast to the end. With his Lord & Master. William & Diana
Mr William Fullerton
Dad if only you could have stayed forever. We miss you more than you will ever know. You were my safe place, advice giver, helper, and above all the best dad a girl could have. You have been a role model to us all and I know you are Peter’s hero. When you left you took a big piece of my heart with you and you’ll be remembered every day. It’s not goodbye it’s night, night, I’ll see you later xx
Mr and Mrs Lisa Knuist
Granda, you were and will always be the best. You are my hero and I’m proud you were my granda. Peter x
Mr Peter Knuist
In memory of a wonderful dad and granda. Thank you for all the memories which we will cherish forever. God bless you. All our love Gillian, Charlie and Jane xx
Mrs Gillian Caldwell
In memory of a dear brother who will never be forgotten. Alan, Yvonne, Eleanor and Andrew.
Mrs Yvonne Mitchell
A Godly man, a prayerful warrior and a special friend.
From Billy & Kate.
Mr and Mrs Billy & Kate Elliott
It's been a privilege to share in Dessie's life and walk with him on his journey of faith. Praying continued blessings for Valerie, Gillian, Lisa and the wider family circle. Brian & Deirdre
Mr and Mrs Brian and Deirdre Givans
With fond memories from Vera & David Campbell
Mr David Campbell
In memory of our dearly loved friend Dessie. A gentleman generous loving thoughtful and a lover of our Savior. Our thoughts and prayers are with his devoted wife Valerie daughters Gillian and Lisa and the whole family. Forever in our hearts. .Brian and Pamela.
Mr BRIAN HAMILTON
Dessie was a true gentleman. His faith was such an inspiration. Our thoughts are with Valerie, Gillian, Lisa and family circle.
Mr and Mrs Paul Wilson
Thoughts and prayers with all the family. May you know God's comfort at this time. Love from Gillian and Ian
Mr and Mrs Ian CLOTWORTHY