Desmond (Des) Connelly

Desmond (Des) Connelly (Passed away 21 Sep 2026)

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Location
Taunton Deane Crematorium Taunton TA1 5NE
Date
21st Oct 2026
Time
1.20pm
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Desmond Connelly (Des) of Williton, passed away peacefully at Eastleigh Care Home on Monday 21st September 2026 aged 84 years. Des was a proud British Army Veteran, having served as a Sergeant with the 95 Commando Light Regiment, Royal Artillery. To those who served alongside him, he was affectionately known as “Blade”, a name by which he was fondly remembered by his crew. Des will be deeply missed by his loving family, friends, former comrades and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

A funeral service in memory of Des will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 1.20pm. Donations are being sent to both St Margaret’s Hospice & The Royal British Legion, which can be donated at the service or online.

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levi emanuel wrote

Sad news me and Des go back to 1961 when we were in Oswestry starting our career in the forces

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Sherry Moeren ( connelly ) donated £10 in memory of Desmond

Rest in peace dad you will be very much missed by your family and friends xx

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Kay Roberts wrote

Rest in peace Des,although we never met we were connected through our family tree. Thank you for all the interesting information you passed on .

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  • Rest in peace des x

    Posted by Alison on 4/10/2026 Report abuse

  • Rip to a true gentleman now back in the arms of patti it was a true pleasure to know you I have some beautiful memories of you xx

    Posted by Ross on 4/10/2026 Report abuse

  • Sad lost 😢 great person 🙏 rest in peace Des

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Bernie Watters wrote

RIP Des it was a pleasure serving alongside you and I’m sure we will meet again in that MT park in the sky.

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  • Thankyou Bernie, he was a proud veteran till the end.

    Posted by Steven on 3/10/2026 Report abuse
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