On August 13, 2024, at the age of 71, Dermot died peacefully after a prolonged battle with ALS. He leaves behind his wife, Mary, his daughter, Susan (Mark Palmer), his son, Mike (Nicola McGroarty) and two cherished grand-daughters, Evelyn and Maeve. He will also be missed by his brother and sister, Pat Nally and Joan O’Neill, as well as his friends and extended family.
Born in Ireland, Mary and Dermot emigrated to Canada in 1987 with their children and built a life together in Ottawa. Dermot was a rugby player, wood-worker, volunteer, and a life-long supporter of the Crystal Palace Football Club.
Dermot lived life to the fullest and was sad to ‘leave the party early’.
Friends and family are invited to gather for a celebration of life on Thursday September 5th, 2024, at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa: 1-2pm Service; and 2-4pm reception.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the ALS Society of Canada.
https://donate.als.ca/page/116715/donate/1
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Margo Williams
Janet Bax
Dermot was an authentic individual with a kind heart, a generous spirit, a commitment to family, a witty sense of humour and a generous contributor to his community. A good friend, he will be sorely missed. God speed Dermot.
Our condolences to Mary, Susan, Mike and family.
John Joy
What a kind lovely man . He always welcomed you with a lovely smile . 😙
Clare Gillespie
A huge loss to our family having met Dermot, Mary and the children over 30 years ago. So many wonderful memories shared over the years. No words can fully capture our loss.
Justin Berrow
Dermot was a lovely man and a good friend. We shared the same sense of humour. He was always kind, generous and great company. I will really miss him.
Cheryl and Colin McMillan
Mary and family,
We are so sad to hear of Dermot’s passing. Although we only have known you and Dermot in the last number of years through Debbie and Ron, it was a pleasure to have shared a few evenings together. Please accept our sincere condolences. Hugs. 🙏❤️
Joan (Nally) Oneill
I’ll miss you forever dear brother. Your kind gentle nature, your great wit & warmth. Your love for Mary, Susan, Mark, Michael, Nicola, shone through & of course granddaughters Maeve & Evelyn.
Rest in peace Dermot. Joan
Monique Jobin
My condolences to Mary, Susan, Mike and family. Dermot talked to me often about all of you and I feel like I know you all. His smile, his laugh, his eager to always help were a perfect example of service. Service to others in the image of God. Thank you Dermot for always being there and for making my life and the one of others so pleasant.
Your rewards are now yours.
Carol and Michel David
So sorry to hear of your loss. We have many fond memories over the years of working alongside with Dermot and you , Mary , whether it was on Parent council at Immaculate Heart of Mary school or various committees at IHM parish. Dermot will be dearly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Una Gibbons
Very sad news Mary. Condolences to you, Susan, Mike and all the Nally and Joy families. May Dermot rest in peace.
Una and Cor
So sorry for your loss. Mary I remember when you first came to Canada with your young family. You worked and studied long hours while Dermot watched the children. I hope that your happy memories will carry all of you forward in the days ahead.
Sincerely
Margo (Phillips) Williams