We were very sorry to hear the very sad news of Des passing. I met Des in the early 80's playing for Beddington and remained friends for many years. He always had a tale to tell and will be sadly missed. R.I.P buddy!!

So very sorry to hear of the tragic loss of our Cousin Desmond. I came over to Banff a few years ago whilst my daughter Vicky was there for the winter and had a most lovely day with Desmond. A truly lovely man who will be missed by all those who knew him.
Anthony McVeigh, Chesterfield, England (Aunty Martha's Son)

So very sorry to hear that Desmond has passed away.  I have many happy memories of his visits to Bamford and his visits to see us in Kent when he was in London.  Our thoughts and prayers are with with you all. God Bless. Jimmy McVeigh and family, Kent, UK.

A great cousin only heard him complain once (mind you Lawrence and me did pinch his motorbike for a couple of hours, we were 13 after all)pity we did not live closer he would have been a great friend.

we were so shocked to hear of desmonds passing cant believe he has gone a wonderful man lots of happy memories of him coming here to bamford always had a twinkle in his eye a real gentleman just like his dad, i can see them up above laughing and joking  may he rest in peace lots of love to all the family we are all thinking about you ... love susan richard and all the Mcveigh clan in derbyshire x

Thank's Dessie for your irish wit and wisdom both on and off the football field, be it playing with you or against you.  The memories will linger on.

I played soccer with Des on Beddington United for many years and we many good times.  Rest in peace old friend.

I had the pleasure of working with Des at the City of Calgary during the 1990's.  I was born in N. Ireland, but I grew up in Calgary.  Curiously, my duties at the City seemed to propel me into the company of some fine Irish men the likes of Des, David Price, Martin Cowman and Selwyn Reynolds (I think Ted Grant was an honorary Irishman!).  The common connection with all these gentlemen was that they epitimized the term "gentleman".  A fine lot and a grand time each and every time we got together.  Des was a good man.  Sorry not to be able to attend his memorial on February 17, 2012.

      Sorry to hear of Des passing.He was a special person and had many friends.To the McVeigh family We send our condolenses.You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Des will missed by our family. He was a good friend.

It is a shock to lose one of the "good people" at City Hall. Desmond was always available and bent over backwards to accommodate but, with integrity. City Hall will be a poorer place without him.

our thoughts are with you and your familly at this time of sadness

Sincere condolence, he will take care of you both.

          Martina & John

Des, 
Thank you for inviting me into you circle of friends.  You had so many.  Each and every one of us will miss you.  When we are together not a day will pass when we don't toast our mate.

Rest in Peace Des.  Keep an eye on the rest of us.

Ron Eisler

Bobby, Sheila and families, we were so sorry to hear about Des passing.  Des was a great guy.  You are in our thoughts and prayers in these difficult times.  Frenchie, Helene & family xo

Sheila & Bobby, I am so very sorry, I can't believe this, He was such A nice and friendly person, with lots of compliments. I am so sorry for you, take care, all my love

DES IT WAS GREAT THAT OUR PATHS CROSSED , I'LL MISS YOU AND YOUR REMARKS .TAKE CARE OLD FRIEND

I am so sorry to hear about my good Friend  Des .We always had great times together and listened to all his Irish Tapes when we did figure how to work  the cassette deck.Lots of laughts Your always Friend Martina

Very sorry to hear of the untimely death of my cousin,Desi.Happy memories of holidays together in Newry,Annalong and Belfast.Sincere condolences to the whole McVeigh clan.(Desi,you still owe me that pint!!!)

we are sorry to hear about des good memories from leaf rapids  des@jean hogg

Bobby and Sheila my heart breaks for you and also his girls with your tragic loss.  I Loved Des and always enjoyed our time together over the years.

Sorry to hear of the sudden death of cousin Desmond. Our condolences to all the Mc Veigh family. We have many happy memories of Desmond when he lived in Ireland and also the long phone conversations we had with him from Canada to Perth W. Australia.He will be sadly missed by one and all. May he rest in peace. Bye for now Desmond.

Des was always a kind soul.  May he rest in peace.  Woody and my family will miss him.

Desmond was a wonderful man, he will been remembered fondly.

Des, I am sorry you have left us.  Thanks for your shared wisdom and quiet humour connected to reality.  You helped get a great relationship between the City and Homebuilders.  Thanks for all. You are missed.

My sincere condolences to Shannon, Elise, Sheila, Bobby & extended family. "Des, I miss you already, I always will", Your mate.

I'm sad to see Des go, may he rest in peace. My condolences to the family.

We are shocked to hear of Des passing he was a great man I loved his sense of dry humour good football player as well R.I.P.Des

Very sorry to hear the sad news about Des.  We have had many wonderful times with Des in Calgary on the soccer field and also with having great Bar-be-cues.  It was fantastic to see you in Tofino at the wedding.      Des, you will be greatly missed by us.

My sincere condolencs to the family. I will never forget his sense of humor and 30 years of friendship.

We are deeply saddened to hear of Desmond's death.  I worked with Desi at H. & P. Campbells, Newry for many years, and loved him to bits, he was witty and fun and made the work place a happier place. Come on The Dart!  Deepest sympathy to all the family, Josephine & Tim Gregory, Crossmaglen, Newry, Co. Down.

To the McVeigh Family.
It deeply saddens us to hear of Desmonds'
passing away.He will forever be fondly remembered.R.I.P.our friend.

Our sincerest condolences to the family for your loss.  I have many fond memories of Des during my years of working with him and for him.  He will be greatly missed and I will cherish the memories.

I am saddened to hear of Des' passing. I worked for Des at the City of Calgary for a short period of time and remember that he always had a great sense of humor.

Remember my thoughts are with you at this time Brooke

To the McVeigh Family
We are very saddened to hear about Des.  We worked with Des for many years at the City of Calgary and know he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Sincere condolences from Lyle and Juanita

I am so sorry to hear about Des.  I too have many good memories from working with Des at the City.  My heart is aching for his loved ones.

My condolences to Des' family. I will certainly try to attend the memorial for my old friend. Does anyone know whereabouts of another old friend, Ross Thompson?

We are truly saddened to hear about the death of Des.  We worked with Des for 25 & 30 years and went thgouth many ups and downs.  Des had quite the sense of humor and it is sad to see him gone.

I am truly sorry to hear about Des.  I worked with him for 20 years at the City of Calgary.  He had the most amazing dry sense of humour and we shared many good laughs.

OBITUARY

Desmond Liam McVeigh

March 31, 1951 – February 12, 2012

South Calgary Funeral Centre and Crematorium

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