Name: Memorial service for Dermot McGuire O'Leary
Start: 2018-05-11T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-05-11T20:00:00.000Z
Location: V.F.W. Post 3137 (Front Beach)

Dermot McGuire O'Leary Isle of Palms - Dermot McGuire O'Leary, 18, of Isle Of Palms, South Carolina, died on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. His memorial service will be held on Friday, May 11, 2018 on the front beach at the VFW Post 3137, 1004 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms at 3:00 pm with a reception to follow. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL. Dermot was born September 18, 1999 in Providence, Rhode Island, son of Patrick Joseph O'Leary and Elizabeth McGuire Clifton O'Leary and the brother of Erin and Declan. He grew up in Cheverly MD, before moving to South Carolina where he was a graduating senior at Wando High School. From an early age, Dermot loved nature and the outdoors, especially being on the water. He loved to hike, to kayak, surf and to explore the world around him. Dermot was also passionate about art and photography, with a keen eye for things that others might have missed. Dermot's friendships with others were at the center of his life. He touched people with his kindness, his sense of adventure, and his thoughtfulness. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend, and his loss leaves us all with broken hearts. In addition to his parents and siblings, he is survived by his maternal grandfather, Winston Clifton, paternal grandparents, Richard and Ursula O'Leary, uncle, Sean O'Leary (Dawn) and aunt Nancy Perros Caudill. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Patricia P. Clifton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends of Coastal South Carolina, P.O. Box 1131, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465-1131. .A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 10 to May 11, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Dermot O'Leary

11 Entries

Lawrence Wertan

May 7, 2020

Pat, Dermot has such a determined expression on his face -- what a shame to lose such a fine young man. I am sure you do not get over the loss of child -- you just move on. Hemmingway once said that if your really loved someone, you never get over it if they die. If you do, you really didn't love them. God bless you and your family, know that you are often in my thoughts and prayers. Coach Wertan

Lawrence Wertan

May 7, 2019

God be with you always

Ann D

July 4, 2018

I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to your family for the loss of your dear son. May the God of all comfort be with you and your family during this difficult time.

Lisa

May 15, 2018

My condolences to the O'Leary family. I am so sorry for your loss. I know this is a very difficult time for the family and I pray God comforts the family during this time of bereavement. May you all have peace of mind during this time.

Christy Greenwell Buckner

May 11, 2018

Your family has been in my thoughts every waking hour of the last few days. I cant imagine your grief, but know that my family is sending yours love. Dermot is clearly a beautiful soul.

Angel Holmes

May 11, 2018

My deepest sympathy are with you and your family during this difficult time.

May 11, 2018

As a parent of a student at Wando, our family is so deeply saddened to hear of your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this extremely difficult time.

Lawrence Wertan

May 11, 2018

5/11/2018
Pat & Liz,
I am so sorry about the loss of your son Dermot. I cannoteven imagine what you are going through and no words penned ever got close to describing it. The only comfort in this dark night of the soul is the love and fellowship of family and friends. I know anything I say will sound trite and hollow, but just be there for each other and hold tight.Know that my family and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, your old coach,
Larry Wertan

May 11, 2018

Wishing you memories that comfort and love to lift you up. May God give you the needed comfort and peace while you grieve. 2 Corinthains 1:3,4

lea Gorgulu Webb

May 11, 2018

My deepest sympathies are with you all. I'm holding you in my thoughts. Sincerely, Lea

Derek Deakins

May 10, 2018

My wife and I got to know Dermot through several of his friend who I teach at Wando. He helped them with yard work at my house on a couple of different occasions and I always enjoyed talking with Dermot. I also enjoyed talking with him when I'd see him at Cracker Barrel from time to time. He was a mature and special young man and I'm very sorry to hear about his passing.
Derek and Lisa Deakins

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