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The death has occurred of

Derek (Dell) Thorpe

of the thatch Drom village, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, On October 13th suddenly at home. predeceased by his mother Doreen and brother Ken.

Dell will be sadly missed by his loving family Donna, Stevey, Jennifer, Billie-Jean, Samantha and Matty, their Mother Anna, and all his adoring grandchildren.

His extended family amazing neighbours and wide circle of friends.

He will be forever in our hearts.

Reposing in Greys Funeral Home Templemore

this Wednesday evening the 18th of October from 6 to 8pm.

A celebration of Dell’s life will take place in Grey’s Funeral Home on Thursday morning at 9-30 am (which can be viewed by clicking here )

followed by Removal at 10am (Via His residence) to Shannon crematorium for 12 noon where a private ceremony will take place for family and friends to bid their final farewell. To view the livestream from Shannon please visit www.shannoncrematorium.com follow the live link and use the password DGT12.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Irish heart Foundation, C/o Grey’s Funeral Home.

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  2. Raychel Morrissey

    Condolences to all the family, may Del rest in peace.

  3. Deirde Nolan & family.

    Sincere sympathies to Derek’s family. You’ll be missed in the village. Rest in peace Derek.

  5. Eileen O Dwyer (nee Purcell) fishmoyne.

    Deepest Sympathy to all Derek’s family on their sad loss.
    May he rest in Peace

  6. Matthew Ryan

    Sympathy to the Cullen and Thorpe families on Derek’s sad passing. May he Rest in Peace.

  7. Anonymous

    May Derek rest in peace ,condolences to all the family on yer loss may he sleep tight

  8. Aileen, Shane and Louise Delaney.

    We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Derek. Keeping you all in our prayers at this very sad time. May Derek rest in eternal peace.

  9. Michael Lowry TD

    I extend my sincere condolences to Derek’s immediate and extended family members, to his wide circle of friends and to all who grieve his passing.

    May his soul rest in eternal peace.

  10. Jackie Cahill T D

    Sincere sympathy to the Thorpe family on the sad passing of Derek. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  11. Anonymous

    My to Derek’s extended family. What a lovely character. Many a conversation I had with him. God rest him

  12. Oliver and Marie Houlihan

    Our deepest sympathy to all the family on this sad occasion

  13. Timmy and Mary cleary, Brittas, Thurles

    Sincere sympathies to Dell’s family and all who mourn his passing. May he rest in eternal peace.

  14. Siobhán Bailey

    Sincerest sympathies to the Cullen and Thorpe families on the passing of Dell. Thinking of you at this sad time.

  15. Maura Dwan, Drom village

    Sincere sympathy to all Derek’s family on the sad passing of Derek. He was a gentleman & a good neighbour. May he rest in peace

  16. John Dunne

    My sympathy to all who mourn Del’s passing. May he rest in peace.

  17. David Morrow, Cappawhite.

    Sincere condolences on the passing of Derek. May he rest in peace..

  18. Tammy Byrne

    There are no words I m heartbroken for ye all .. a lovely man ..we had many chats at gigs and he always a friend when I needed it .. he was very proud of ye all and ye meant the world to him .. sleep easy Dell I ll miss our chats

  19. Ger & Sheila Devaney, Drom

    To Derek’s family sincere sympathy. Derek was a great neighbour to us and both a gentleman and a gentle man.

  20. Maurice & Sandra O Halloran

    Sympathy to Mattie and all the family on Dell’s passing. May he rest in peace.

  21. Matt and Lucy Ryan Drom

    Sincere sympathies to Derek’s family on his sudden passing . May he rest in peace .

  22. Dwyers Centra Stradavoher Thurles

    Donna and family, condolences to you all on the sudden passing of your Dad. Thinking of you all at this sad time, Peace to his soul.

  23. Declan & Linda Dwan, San Francisco

    Sincere sympathy to Derek’s family on the sad passing of Derek.
    May he rest in peace

  24. Ger & Sheila Devaney

    To Derek’s family sincere sympathy. Derek was a great neighbour to us and was both a gentleman and a gentle man.

  25. Anonymous

    Our condolences to all the families on the passing of Dell, may he rest in peace,

  26. John and Marie Collins Knocka.

    Sincere condolences to Derek’s Family on his Passing.
    May Derek Rest In Eternal Peace.

  28. Bridget & John Stapleton.

    Sincere sympathy to Donna and all of the Thorpe family on the sad passing of Derek. May he rest in peace.

  29. Ted O Dwyer, Drom

    My Deepest sympathies to Derek’s family on the sad news of his death, may he rest in peace

  30. Anonymous

    Condolences to all of Del’s family rip young man as he’d say himself rip del

  31. Natalie Kennedy

    From all I have heard Dell was an amazing man and I wish he could have stuck around longer. My thoughts are with Stevey and his family

  32. Padraig and Ena de Búrca

    Sincere sympathies to all who miss Derek today
    He was a lovely pleasant gentleman
    Im looking out at some trees Derek and i sowed out the back
    I shall think of him when im.looking at them here on
    God rest you Derek

  33. Noreen and David

    Sincere sympathy to all of Derek’s family at this sad time. Rip Noreen and David Ryan Drom

  34. John and Julie Hassett, Barnane.

    Sincere sympathy to Dereks family on his sudden passing.
    May he rest in peace.

  35. Michael and Kathleen Kennedy Kilfithmone

    Sincere sympathy to all Derek’s family on his sudden passing may he rest in peace 🙏

  36. Johnny and,Brigid, Carey and family

    Sincere sympathy to Donna,Stevey, Anna and all the family on the death of Dell. He was a lovely man. May he rest in peace.

  37. McMillan family, Drom

    Since sympathy to Dells family and friends. May he rest in peace.

  39. Susan nd Mike

    So sorry for yer loss Sammie, Fergus nd family. Thinking of u all Susan nd Mike x

  40. Orla McCormack and family

    Condolences and prayers to Donna and family on your sad loss, may your memories be of comfort to you. May he rest in peace..

  41. Leanne Clancy

    RIP Del. Condolences to all the family. Sean, Joan and family.

  42. Dagmara Sakowicz

    RIP Dell. Condolences to all the family, may he rest in peace.

  43. Stone family

    You were a true gentleman dell, one of a kind, you would go to the ends of earth for anyone, no matter what, a heart of gold, you were a ture friend, rest in peace …….. young boy
    Deepest sympathy from the Stone family

  44. Kathleen and John Ryan Ardkeen Drom Templemore

    We would like to offer our deepest sympathy to all of Derek’s family on his passing may he rest in peace .from Kathleen & John Ryan Ardkeen Drom.

  45. Paul Carey

    Sincerest sympathy’s to Donna, Stevey and all Dells family. May he rest in peace

  46. Raymond and Lillian Brady

    Deepest sympathy to Dell’s extended family. I had great respect for dell he lived his life the way he wanted. May he rest in peace in the kingdom of heaven. Ride free my friend.

  47. The connors family

    Condolences to dells family may he rest peace he was a lovely man .The connors family Drom

  48. Sharon & Ann Forrestal

    Our deepest condolences to all who mourn the loss of Dell, he was a gentleman with such a big hearty laugh and a great big smile you will be truly missed Dell. May you get the best bed in heaven.

  50. David and Clare Hanley Templemore

    May he rest in peace.
    Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.

  51. Cathriona O’ Kane

    Deepest sympathies to all your Lovely family at this time xxx sending prayers love and hugs. May lovely Dell rest in peace. Xxxx

  53. Nikki, John (Kirby) and girls

    Sincere and heartfelt condolences to all of Dells family and friends. You are in our thoughts

  55. Evelyn and Jimmy doyle .brittas road

    Sorry for your loss.RIP Del you were a true gentleman .

  56. Nevin family, Drom.

    My condolences to Dereks family, He was a great neighbour and friend to our family. May his kind soul rest in peace.

  57. Emma,Carlie & Dawn x

    Heartfelt Condolences to Stevey,Megan Donna and all who mourn the sad loss of Dell,He will be a huge loss, Thinking of ye all ❤️💔

  58. Nathan foley

    Will never forget you dell for everything you done for me I always be thinking of you

  59. Gerry Looram

    Deepest Sympathy to Dell’s family and friends on his sad passing. Rest in Peace Dell.

  60. Joan O'Donohoe,Moyglass, Fethard

    My deepest sympathy to Steve and Megan and all of Derek’s family on his sudden and untimely passing. May the Lord give you all strength in the coming days, weeks and months ahead, it is such a sad and difficult time for you all. May Derek rest in heavenly peace 🙏

  61. William (Spudz) Murphy Co.Meath

    Condolences to All his Family abd Friends at this Time ..May he Rest in Peace 🙏

  62. Chrissi, Ken, Joe, Ian, Jamey.

    The sorrow we feel no words can explain,
    The ache in our hearts will always remain,
    Dell was a special uncle and brother,
    Taken too soon up to heaven above,
    The memories we shared we will always hold dear,
    They will remain in our hearts year after year.

  63. Shelly loughnane

    Condolences to all RIP Dell
    From Derek and Shelly loughnane

  64. Vinny O Meara & Cathriona Purcell,

    Condolences to Anna and family on the sudden passing of Dell RIP

  65. Fionnuala Nesbitt

    Heartfelt condolences to all Dell’s family and friends on your huge loss. Everyone that knew Dell remembers him as a kind and thoughtful man who was always very generous with his time for others. He will be sadly missed. May his soul rest in peace & his essence live on through those he left behind.

  66. Anne, Dave, Lucy & Kirsty Cunningham, Drom.

    Our deepest sympathies to Derek’s family on his untimely passing. May his gentle soul forever rest in peace.

  67. Breandán Ó Conchúir, Drom

    My deepest sympathies to all Dereks family and friend on his sad passing

  68. Anne and Brendan mcnamara Knocka, Drom, Templemore

    sincere condolences to all the thorpe family may his soul rest in peace

  69. Mary O'Connor, Borrisoleigh

    My sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies to Donna and all of her family during this sad time.

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