Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Lt. Gen. Gerry McMahon DSM RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant General Gerard (Gerry) McMahon DSM, of Moorefield Drive, Newbridge, County Kildare. On 19th January 2018, peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff at Blackrock Clinic. Sadly missed by his wife Ann, sons Garret, Aengus and Félim, daughters-in-law Linda and Clodagh, sister Mona, grandchildren Áine […]

Comdt. Bill Dillon RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant William (Bill) Dillon, formerly of Peck’s Lane, Castleknock and Collins Barracks, Dublin. On January 19th 2018, peacefully, in the care of his family and the staff at Tara Winthrop Nursing Home; beloved husband of the late Nora and loving father of Liam, Gretta and […]

Lt. Alfie Johnston DSM RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Alfred (Alfie) Johnston DSM, of Elmwood, Naas, County Kildare. On Friday 12th January 2018, in the tender care of the staff at Naas Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Mary and father of James, Robert, Mary, Claire and Tony. Sadly missed by his loving […]

Lt. Col. Michael Meaney RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Michael (Mick) Meaney of Boherard, Naas Road, Newbridge, County Kildare, a member of 22 Cadet Class (1949/1951). On 22nd December 2017, peacefully, in the tender care of the staff of Oghill Nursing Home. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Elizabeth, daughters Mary-Clare and […]

Lt. Col. Jack Fahy RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Jack Fahy of Ballingeary, County Cork and Abbeyknockmoy, County Galway. On December 2nd, 2017, unexpectedly at home, beloved husband of Sheila (née Kelleher) loving father of Máirtín, Brian, Deirdre and Shane, brother of Sr. Patricia, Sr. Evelyn and the late Annie and Tommy. […]

Col. Leo Dawson RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Leo Dawson of Newbridge, County Kildare and late of Kilrush, County Clare, on 11th November 2017, peacefully, at Naas Hospital. Beloved husband of Frances. Sadly missed by his loving wife, children Áine, Jim and Michael, brother Seamus (Jim), sisters Assumpta, Patricia, Enda, Sr. Clare […]

Comdt. Danny Hynes RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Daniel (Danny) Hynes at his home in Loughrea, County Galway on Sunday, 5th November 2017. Devoted husband of Catherine, father of Calum, Siobhan and Kevin, and grandfather of Lillie and Evie. Sadly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, sisters Ann and Kitty, sisters and […]

Col. Harry Crowley RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel Henry (Harry) Crowley, a former Vice President of the Association, of Little Connell, Newbridge, County Kildare and formerly of Killeigh, County Offaly. On 23 October 2017 (in his 96th year) peacefully, with his loving family by his side. Predeceased by his wife Carmel (Charmie), […]

Lt. Cdr. Fionán O’Shea

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Commander Fionán (Flor) O’Shea of Cobh and Killeenlea, Waterville, County Kerry. On October 8, 2017, peacefully, at Brídehaven Care Centre, Mallow. Dear father of Mary, Donal and Christine. Sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Tom and Paul, daughter-in-law Gerardine, grandchildren Brendan, Aoife, Kevin, […]

Memorial Service – Lt. Cdr. Gerry O’Donoghue RIP

A memorial service to celebrate the life of the late Lieutenant Commander Gerry O’Donoghue, a member of the 51st Cadet Class and the 14th Naval Service Cadet Class, who died recently in Miami, Florida, will be held at the Naval Base, Haulbowline, on Saturday 28th October 2017. Mass will be celebrated at the Naval Base […]

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