Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Col. George Murphy RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Colonel George C. Murphy (Director of Artillery 1989-1991) of Jigginstown, Naas, County Kildare on May 28th, 2015 at Moore Abbey, Monasterevin. Beloved husband of Cecily and loving father of Maeve, Nicholas, Etienne, Brian, Ross and Geordan; greatly missed by his wife, children, sisters-in-law, daughters-in-law and […]

Comdt. Gerry Williams RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Gerard (Gerry) Williams (Air Corps), of Desmond Lodge, Lough Gur, County Limerick on the 24th May 2015 at the Blackrock Clinic after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Trish. Dearly loved father of Jennifer, Shauna and David. Sadly missed by his father Paddy, sisters […]

Capt. Mick Maher RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Captain Michael (Mick) Maher, Great Connell, Newbridge, Kildare on 16th May 2015. Most beloved husband of Marie, he will be so sadly missed by his children Stephen, Barbara, Fergal and Cormac and their partners, sister Cecilia and extended family. Proud Buddy and Bigdaddy to seven […]

Comdt. Gerry Bailey RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Gerard (Gerry) Bailey of Bray, Co. Wicklow who died peacefully on 28th February, 2015 at Leopardstown Park Hospital, in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Peggy, dear father of Sr. Jane (Loreto) and John, father-in-law of Grace and the late Deirdre, grandfather […]

Lt. Col. Brendan McGuire RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Brendan McGuire of Moyola Park, Newcastle, County Galway and Ballina, County Mayo. On Friday, 27th February 2015. Former Commanding Officer of An Céad Cath, Dun Uí Mhaoiliosa, Renmore, Galway. Dearly beloved husband of Mary (nee Keane) and much loved father of Deirdre, Rory, Barry and Conor. Very sadly […]

Cmdre. Liam Brett RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commodore William John (Liam) Brett of Glounthaune, Co. Cork and formerly of Lucan, Co. Dublin and Cappauniac, Cahir, Co Tipperary. On February 20th, 2015, (peacefully), surrounded by his family, in the tender and compassionate care of the Sisters, nursing and care staff of Bon Secours […]

Comdt. Paddy Arrigan RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death, on Monday 26th January 2015, of Commandant Paddy Arrigan of Renmore Park, Renmore Galway. Survived by his loving wife, Una, daughters Mary, Louise and Gina and his sons Mike, Brendan, Noel and Dermot. His sister Joan and adoring grandchildren. Deeply regretted by his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, […]

Comdt. Michael Hartnett RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Michael (Mick) Hartnett of Kilcrea, Ovens. On January 11, 2015, suddenly, at his residence. Dear husband of Claire and father of Paul and Shane. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, three cherished grandchildren Sarah, Peter and Grayson, Adrian Beasly partner of Shane, his brother […]

Lt. Col. Billy O’Neill RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death, on Saturday 3rd January 2015, of Lieutenant Colonel Billy O’Neill of Renmore, Galway and formerly of Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. A member of the Galway Football Team which won the All-Ireland Senior Championship in 1956. Beloved husband of the late Mabel and much loved father of Dermot, […]

Brig. Gen. Patrick A. Cranfield RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General Patrick A. (Pat) Cranfield, late of Blackrock and recently of Vergemount, Clonskeagh, Co. Dublin. Died on December 27, 2014, peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Darling husband of Dara, loving Dad of Sharon, Fiona, Carol, Patrick and Stephen, father-in-law […]

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