Timothy Joseph Desmond
On December 23, 2009, Timothy Joseph Desmond passed away peacefully at the age of 73 years. He was the 2nd eldest of seven children born in County Cork, Ireland. His family lived in Middleton, County Cork, Ireland until they came to Kamloops, B.C. in July 1947 when he was eleven years old. He attended school until grade 7.
In 1956, he started as a brakeman for the CNR. He became a conductor and retired in 1989 after 33 years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, curling and picture taking.
Timothy is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Annie and his children:
daughter Carla (Carey Wonfor) of Aldergrove, son Kane (Kathy) of Kamloops, daughter Trina of Kamloops, daughter Arlana (Ken) Cochran of Kamloops and his grandchildren Alexa, Keysha and Chaz. Also left to cherish his memory are his brother Pat (Alice) Desmond and his sisters Peggy Mikulasik, Joan (Mirko) Ilich and Josephine Sanesh.
He was predeceased by his son Kerry, his sisters Kitty Collins and Julia.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Royal Inland Hospital adn Pondersoa Lodge.
Prayers will be recited on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 255 Nicola Street. The Reverend Father Derrick Cameron and the Monsignor Jerry Desmond will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Should friends desire, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 201 – 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2B3 in memory of Timothy would be appreciated.
It is with great sadness that we heard of Uncle Tim’s passing. Our sincere and deepest sympathy are with you all. Sorry we can not be there. We will cherish the memory of our visits with Uncle Tim during our trips to Kamloops over the years.
“Fold him O Jesus in Thine arms and let him henceforth be a messenger of love between our human hearts and Thee.”
“Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam dilis”
Padraig & Ena Collins & Family
Ireland
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Tim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
May he rest in peace.
Des & Michelle Collins & Family
Cork, Ireland
I wish to offer my condolences to the family of Tim Desmond.
God rest his soul.
Timothy Collins
Ireland
Dear Mary, Carla, Kane, Trina, Arlana and families,
Our deepest condolences to you at the passing of your dear husband and father. Know that we are with you in prayer.
Much love to you all.
Maureen, Dominique and family
TO. Pat,Peggy,Joan,Josephine and Families..
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness….
God Bless you all..
Richard and Jill Rabbitt
It is with great sadness that we heard of Uncle Tim’s passing. Our sincere and deepest sympathy are with you all. Sorry we can not be with at this time.Tim will always be with us in our prayers.
“Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam dilis”
Denis & Geraldine Collins & Family
To The Family of Tim Desmond
We were very sorry to hear of Tim’s passing.
As we were away at the time, we did not learn of it until later.
We had known him a number of yrs having worked with him on the CN &
also curling with him.
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Hubert & Gloria Plante
To the Family of Tim Desmond:
Our deepest condolences and sympathy to all. We were so sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. Know that we are with you in prayer.
God Bless
Walter and Queenie
To The Family of Tim Desmond:
Dear Mary, Carla, Kane, Trina, Arlana and families
We were so sorry to hear of Tim’s passing.
“May the love you shared surround you with comfort,
and may the memories you’ve made wrap you in their warmth.”
With deepest sympathy
Isabelle and Ronnie
Dear Carla, Kane, Trina, Chaz, & Arlana
We’re so sorry to hear about your Dad.
Our love and prayers are with you always.
Please call on us for anything you need, we love you all.
Love Darla, Linden, Lyssa, Sean, Dayna, Dave, Danika, Dean and June