Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Lt Eddie Cassidy RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Eamonn (Eddie) Cassidy, Aille an Phreacháin, Furbo, Galway  and formerly of Coolmine, Dublin. On May 24th, 2022 unexpectedly but peacefully at home with his wife Patricia by his side. Predeceased by his parents Peadar and Una Cassidy and by his brother-in-law Ben Mulhall. Eamonn […]

Comdt Eddie Fitzgerald RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Eddie Fitzgerald, Ash Haven, Oranmore, formerly College Road, Galway and Whitebeam Avenue, Athlone. On 21st May 2022 Eddie died peacefully at University College Hospital, Galway with his beloved wife Helen, sons Stuart and Ed and only daughter Clodagh by his side. Dearly loved and […]

Lt Col Gordon Birch RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon Birch, Church View, Rathangan, County Kildare. Peacefully, on 21st May 2022 after a short illness, surrounded by the love of his life Elizabeth and his children Jackie, Caroline, Rodney, Malcolm, Nicola and Brian. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his […]

Comdt Tony White RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Thomas (Tony) White of Saint Joseph’s Park, Nenagh, County Tipperary and late of Ballyforan, Ballinasloe, County Roscommon. On May 10th 2022, peacefully, at home, in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Dan and Kathleen (Reenie) White and his sister Joanne. […]

Comdt Brian Kavanagh RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Brian Kavanagh of Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, and formerly of Newbridge, County Kildare and of Boher, County Westmeath. On 30th April 2022, peacefully at the Beacon Hospital, Dublin. Beloved husband of Mary. Sadly missed by his family, son Tom, daughters Philomena, Anne-Marie and Helen, daughter-in-law […]

Capt Brendan Lynch RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Brendan Lynch of County Roscommon, Cork City, Dungarvan County Waterford, and County Dublin. On 23rd April 2022, courageously, at Saint Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown after a hard-fought battle. Sadly missed by his loving and heartbroken wife Wendy, sons Eoin, Eric and Killian, stepdaughter Thérèse, daughters-in-law, […]

Lt Col George Staunton RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel George Staunton of Ashbrook Gardens, Ennis Road, Limerick City on Tuesday, 5th April 2022. Formerly of Tuam and Dublin, and late of Castletroy Golf Club. Beloved husband of the late Jackie. Sadly missed by his loving sons Brian and Colonel Mark, daughters Ciara (Murphy) […]

Lt Ken Hanley RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Kenneth (Ken) Hanley of Bellevue Court, Old Youghal Road, Cork and formerly of Dillon Terrace, Ballina, on the 25th of March, unexpectedly. Much beloved son of the late Peter and Joan Hanley, Ballina, County Mayo, dearest brother to sister Gráinne (Dowling), brothers David, Niall […]

Capt John Clarke RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain John Clarke, Cornelscourt, Newbridge, County Kildare and late of Ballyknockan, County Wicklow on 24th March 2022. Sadly missed by his loving wife Elsie, sons and daughter, Jim, Maria, Sean, Pat and Peter, daughters-in-law Fran, Bernie, Eimear and Geraldine, son-in-law Major-General Kieran Brennan (Retd), grandchildren, […]

Capt Declan Whelan RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Declan Whelan of Clonskeagh, Dublin. Peacefully, on Sunday 27th February 2022 in his 92nd year, in the wonderful care of all in Vergemount, Clonskeagh. Loved and loving husband of Brenda for 65 years, and dear father of Barbara, Adrienne, David, Una and Brian. Proud […]

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