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The obituary notice of Desmond John (Des) BIRD

Coventry | Published in: Coventry Telegraph.

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Desmond JohnBIRD(of Crabmill Auto Spares) Beloved brother, brother in law, uncle, step-father, gramps and supporter of his wider family. Passed away peacefully on 6th November, age 86 years, after a long illness bravely borne.

Funeral service in the Avon Suite at Rainsbrook Crematorium on Tuesday 16th December at 11am.

Mourners to wear black, with a touch of sky blue. The family warmly invite you to join them afterwards at The Bulls Head, Brinklow, CV23 0NE, for light refreshments and to share happy memories.

Family flowers only please. donations if desired in memory of Des for Myton Hospice, which can be made via J.E Hackett and Sons website (Make a donation) or by post to

J.E Hackett and Sons, Longford Bridge, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6BH
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Published: 02/12/2025
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In about 1977 my boss told me to get down Crabmill Lane as the scrapyard needed someone to sort the accounts out. Sat at first in a cold shed trying to write stuff in a book whilst fighting icicles. 20 odd years later was still doing the books although this time in a slightly warmer place in Rowleys Green Lane. You and Dick always looked after me. Hopefully you are both playing snooker somewhere.
Richard Lee
03/12/2025
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Memories of Crabmill Lane & Rowleys Green breakers yard with Des & his brother Dick.
May their Gentle Souls Rest in Peace

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02/12/2025
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Patrick Halpin
02/12/2025
Such sad news about Dessie. My memory's of Dessie go back to the mid 60s when the scrapyard was based in Crabmill Lane. At the time I was only a teenager working for D Di Mascio Ice Cream Company who relied on Dessie and co to supply parts to keep the vans rolling. As the years passed and the business moved to better premises I still kept in touch by visiting the scrapyard regularly. Dessie was always welcoming and up for a chat, he always looked after me too with no rip off prices. God bless you Dessie Sir, RIP Mate.
Alan Wilkinson
02/12/2025
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02/12/2025
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