Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Capt Brendan Kenny RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Brendan Kenny of Arconagh, Naas, County Kildare, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at home on Sunday, 23rd March 2025. Pre-deceased by his father Michael. Brendan is deeply missed by his devoted wife Claire, his loving daughters Síne, Eilis and Cera, his mother […]

Capt Michael O’Driscoll RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Michael O’Driscoll, Castleowen, Blarney, County Cork and formerly of Annamoe Road, Dublin. On February 25th, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Monica, loving father of Frances and Eleanor, and brother of Nola, Geraldine, Sheila and the […]

Capt Michael Connolly RIP

RIP

The following are the funeral details for Captain Michael Connolly, whose passing we have just received word of. ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Michael Connolly, The Bungalow, Coolduve, Kilmurry, and formerly of Ballincolllig, and Dublin. On 13th February 2025, peacefully at his residence. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Finn) […]

Col John Ryan RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel John A. Ryan, Raheny, Dublin 5 on Sunday, 29th December 2024. Predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Joan, in 2023. He will be very sadly missed by his son Michael and heartbroken daughter Helen, Michael’s partner Kristen, nephews, nieces and children of […]

Comdt Martin Flanagan RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Martin Flanagan, Montree, Athlone. Peacefully, on Saturday 28th December 2024, in the company of his loving family, in the Galway Clinic, supported by the wonderful staff that cared for him during his time there. Predeceased by his infant daughter Tina and his brother Colm. […]

Capt Felix O’Callaghan

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Felix (Brendan) O’Callaghan, Setanta, Doylesfort Road, Dundalk, County Louth. Felix passed away peacefully on Thursday, 19th December 2024, surrounded by his loving family at home in Setanta after an arduous, valiantly fought battle. Felix will be forever loved and missed by his devoted wife […]

Capt Roger O’Shea RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Roger O’Shea, Julianstown, County Meath, and formerly of Naas and County Dublin. Passed away peacefully at his home on December 10th, 2024, aged 75 years, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his baby daughter Jennifer, parents Nora and Colonel Tadhg (Deputy Judge Advocate […]

Lt Cdr Paddy Kavanagh RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death, on Tuesday 19th November 2024, of Lieutenant-Commander Patrick (Paddy) Kavanagh, Rushbrooke Terrace, Cobh, County Cork. Husband and best friend of Breda, much loved father of Hazel, Cormac, Hugh, Gráinne, Oona, Patricia, and Moira. Father-in-law of John, Al, Gary, Matt, Brian and Catherine, adored grandad of Eoin, […]

Fr Des Campion CF RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Father Desmond (Des) Campion, Chaplain to the Forces at the Naval Base, Haulbowline, County Cork. On November 16th, 2024, peacefully, in the presence of his friends and family and in the wonderful care of the Bon Secours Hospital. Beloved son of the late May and […]

Capt Con Power RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Con Power, Derrypatrick House, Summerhill, County Meath. Peacefully, on Sunday 3rd November 2024, at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown after a long illness, surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Margaret, dear father of Robert and Elizabeth and doting grandfather of Emma. Lovingly remembered by his […]

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