Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Lt Col John Campbell RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel John Campbell, Carrigaline, County Cork and formerly of Blackrock, Dublin. On November 8th, 2026 peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the Staff at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice. Beloved husband of Teresa (née Darcy) devoted father of John, […]

Capt Pat Goddard RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Patrick (Pat) Goddard, Beaumont, Dublin on October 23rd, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Beaumont hospital and previously in the care of the staff at The Residence, Carton. Cherished husband of Sheila and loving dad to Paul and Brian. Sadly missed by […]

Capt Jack O’Donnell RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain John Julian (Jack) O’Donnell of Sutton and formerly of Homefarm Road, who passed away peacefully on 25th October 2026 surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at Beaumont Hospital. Beloved husband of Grainne and loving father of Clíona, Ciara, […]

Comdt Brendan Smyth RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death, on Tuesday 6th October 2026, of Commandant Brendan Smyth, Creig an Chéirín, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, County Galway. Peacefully, surrounded by family in the care of SignaCare Nursing Home, Bunclody, County Wexford. Predeceased by his adoring wife Imelda, his parents Denis (Wolfhill) and Pauline (Mullingar), his […]

Lt Col AJ Mullowney RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Adrian (AJ) Mullowney, French Furze Grove, Kildare Town, and formerly of Naas, County Kildare. Peacefully, on 2nd October 2026, at home. Predeceased by his beloved wife Phyllis and son Brian. AJ will be sadly missed by his loving daughter Denise, son Owen, son-in-law Shane, […]

Lt (NS) Mark Causer RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant (Naval Service) Mark Causer, late of Wilton, Cork City and owner of The Clock Shop, Magazine Road. Mark passed away peacefully, on September 12th, 2026, after a short illness. Pre-deceased by his parents Edna and Frank, infant sister Susan, brother-in-law John Oliver and sister-in-law […]

Comdt Pat Earley RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Patrick (Pat) Earley, 18 The Glebe, Donegal Town on Monday, 31st August 2026. Beloved husband of Catherine, and father of Paul and Shane. Sadly missed by his sisters Kathleen and Maura, his nieces, nephews, extended family, Defence Forces comrades and friends. Predeceased by his […]

Comdt Kevin Croke RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Kevin Croke, Inchanisky, Mountrath, County Laois and formerly of Dunlavin, County Wicklow , Casement Aerodrome Baldonnel, County Dublin, and 82 Main Street, Portlaoise. On 28th August 2026, peacefully at home, after a long illness bravely borne, with his family by his side. Pre-deceased by […]

Col Donal O’Carroll RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Donal O’Carroll, Moorefield Drive, Newbridge, County Kildare on 9th August 2026 (peacefully) in the exceptionally kind care of Suncroft Lodge Nursing Home in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Sheila and dear father of Michael, Kate, Finola, Dan and Rory. He will […]

Lt Col Des Johnston RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Desmond (Des) Johnston of Naas, County Kildare on 7th July 2026. Peacefully, at Naas General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Mary and loving dad of Paul and Des. Forever loved and sadly missed by his wife and sons, grandchildren Melissa, […]

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