I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Desmond Cossum.
Desmond Cossum was a brilliant boss to me and taught me so much, not just in teaching aquatics but in life too,
I remember Des offering me his new car when I lost mine in floods in Donegal, and we both laughed when I told him I'm a flood victim, I can't be driving a new Mercedes, he said go on!!
This shows the heart he had and sense of humour, he was a family man before business, his family was his life,
Probably this message is different than others, but I don't think Des would mind.
He could change an atmosphere with a smile or by saying something to change the mood, Barbados was his favourite destination, singing was another of his favourite things, for his family I know this is going to be a very hard time,
I offer my full condolences to them all.
He will never be forgotten.
One of life's true Gentlemen x. You had a smile for everyone, you had a heart of gold, you left the sweetest memories, this world could ever hold.
Saturday 01 June 2024
Darren Donaghey, (swim teacher, Buehtown Hotel)
Sincere condolences to all the family. Thank you for the wonderful memories over the past twenty years when attending your courses. The swimming world is a duller place with Des Cossum. Hopefully his legacy will live on. From Audrey and Christine O'Brien.
Friday 31 May 2024
Audrey and Christine O'Brien
The officers and committee of Antrim and District Angling Association deeply regret the death of their esteemed member Desi and tender their sympathy to his wife Mary and the entire family circle.
Thursday 30 May 2024
Allen Fleming, Honorary Secretary, Antrim and District Angling Association