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Desmond "Des" Francis Perry

Barrington, IL

September 24, 1932 - August 10, 2025

Sep 24, 1932 - Aug 10, 2025

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In memory of

Desmond "Des" Francis Perry

Passed

August 10, 2025
Born

September 24, 1932
Resided

Barrington, IL

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September 24, 1932 – August 10, 2025

Desmond “Des” Perry passed away peacefully at the age of 92 after a long and fruitful life devoted to service, education, family, and community.

Born in Dublin, Ireland, on September 24, 1932, to Emily (Colley) and William Perry, Des’s early life was guided by faith and a deep sense of purpose. As a young man, he was ordained a missionary priest with St. Patrick’s Missionary Society and served …

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Attendee of

St. Anne Catholic church

What was Desmond's favorite color?

Blue

What causes did Desmond care about most?

Montessori Education, democratic values, and various religious and missionary groups

What were Desmond's favorite local spots?

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

What were Desmond's favorite vacation spots?

Dublin, Ireland, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Naples, Florida, and Paris, France

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Born

September 24th, 1932

Gained a sibling, Vera Kernan

August 9th, 1934

Dublin, Ireland

Graduated from high school

1952

Belvedere College SJ, Denmark Street Great, Rotunda, Dublin 1, Ireland

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Method of disposition

Cremation

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