Born September 22, 1936. Passed away October 30, 2026.

Passed away peacefully at Gold Coast University Hospital on 30th October 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Aged 90 years

Loved husband of Helen for 63 years.

Loving father and father-in-law of Shane and Kate, Gary (dec.), Jennifer and Mark Lackey, Michael and Sandra.

Loved Pa of Erin, Jack, Josh; Grace, Madeline, Olivia; Zac, Will, Maggie.

Doting "Old Pa" of Mara.

Reunited with Gary
In Gods care

*****

The Funeral Mass for DESMOND will be offered at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, 2 Selby Road, East Warrnambool on FRIDAY (November 13) commencing at 11.00a.m.

The cortège will leave the Church at the conclusion of Funeral Mass for the Warrnambool Cemetery.

Please click this link to watch Desmond's Funeral Service stream

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE DATE OF DESMOND'S FUNERAL SERVICE

Tributes

1. A sad farewell to our loving uncle. Always the joker who will be sorely missed.
   Love always
   Helly,Dick and family xx

   Helen Ridgwell

   November 09, 2026 9:32 pm

2. Deepest sympathy Helen and family on Des's passing.
   Thinking of you.
   Love Melva & Tom McGeechan

   Melva McGeechan

   November 07, 2026 3:20 pm

3. Dearly loved Uncle who will be greatly missed. Many great memories to look back on and so glad we got to celebrate your 90th birthday a few weeks back.
   Love to Aunty Helen, Shane, Jenny, Michael and families.

   Kathy, Dave and family. xx

   Kathy McDonald

   November 03, 2026 12:10 pm