Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Commodore Joe Deasy RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commodore Joseph Anselm (Joe) Deasy of Monkstown, County Cork and formerly of Dungarvan, County Waterford. On 3rd May 2021, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful and kind care of the staff at Cramer’s Court Nursing Home. Dearly beloved husband of Carmel […]

Brig-Gen Jimmy Flynn DSM RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier-General James J. (Jimmy) Flynn DSM of Foxrock, Dublin 18. On April 15, 2021, peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband for 57 years of Jennifer (nee Simcox) and adored father of Peter, Trevor, Nicola and Keith. Very sadly missed […]

Capt. Jack Phelan RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain John (Jack) Phelan of Foxrock, Dublin 18 and formerly and proudly of Doneraile, County Cork, who passed away on Wednesday, 17th February 2021, peacefully in his 94th year, in the wonderful care of Belmont House Nursing Home after a full life, well lived. A […]

Col. Murt Clancy RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Thomas (Murt) Clancy of Dublin, Rosslare, County Wexford and Kilnaboy, County Clare. On 11th February 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Deservedly mourned by his loving wife Aileen, children Brian, Emer, Niamh, Grainne, Conor and Orla. Sadly missed also by sons and daughters-in-law, […]

Comdt. Tom McNally RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Thomas (Tom) McNally, of Lusk, County Dublin and formerly of Drogheda, County Louth. On February 1st, 2021, peacefully, at Lusk Community Unit. Sadly missed by his loving wife Rita, daughter Susan, son-in-law Patrick, brothers Peter and Aidan, sisters Ann, Cathy, Yvonne, Zita and Maeve, […]

Lt. Col. Des Hearns RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Des Hearns, on 27th January 2021, peacefully, in Cork University Hospital. Late of Dalkey, the Curragh, Dungarvan and Tenerife. Son of Richard (Dick) and Clare (both deceased), brother to deceased Barry, Dorothy and Colm (Ollie). Dearly missed by his partner Maire and his […]

Col. Terry Higgins RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Terence (Terry) Higgins of Rochestown, Cork and formerly of Cobh, County Cork. On January 25th, 2021, peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Mount Desert. Beloved husband of the late Catherine (Kaye), predeceased by his brothers Kevin, Oliver, Brian […]

Col. Tony Murphy DSM RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Anthony T. S. (Tony) Murphy of Knocklyon, Dublin, and formerly of Dundalk, County Louth. On 7th January 2021, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Beacon Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father of Declan, Karen, Aidan, Dara, […]

Col. Jim Fives RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel James (Jim) Fives of Salthill, County Galway and formerly of Tourin, County Waterford. Peacefully, on Thursday 17 December 2020 at University Hospital, Galway. Beloved husband of Julie and much loved father of Karen, Kieran, Anne Marie, Allyn and Aonghus. Sadly missed by his wife […]

Comdt. Senan McGrath RIP

RIP

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Senan McGrath of Crofton Street and Burton Street, Kilrush, County Clare. Senan died on Sunday 29th November 2020 in his native Kilrush. He is deeply regretted by his mother Maura, brothers Michael and Gerard, sister Mary (Healy), sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, Defence […]

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