Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Lt. Col. Pat Nugent R.I.P.

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Patrick (Pat) Nugent, on 6 December 2013, of Rathfarnham Dublin 14 and late of Clonmel, Baldonnel and the Gascoigne Nursing Home. Peacefully at St. James’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Phyl. Treasured dad of Fiona (Neill), […]

Brig Gen James Kelly R.I.P.

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General James (Jimmy) Kelly, of Broadway Park, Blanchardstown and formerly of Templemore, Co. Tipperary.  On 17 November 2013, peacefully, at James Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Beloved husband of the late Aileen and dear father of Aidan, Nuala, Gráinne, Kevin and the late Diarmuid. Sadly missed […]

Brig Gen Pat Daly R.I.P.

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General Patrick J. (Pat) Daly, formerly of Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Peacefully, on 31st October 2013, at his home in his 93rd year. Loving and devoted husband of Pat (née McCarthy) and treasured father of Mary (deceased), Blánaid, Brian, Hugh and Jane. Sadly missed by […]

Lt. Col. Michael (Mick) Gaffney RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Michael (Mick) Gaffney. On October 19th 2013 unexpectedly at home in Montenotte Park. Dearly loved husband of Betty (nee Mulcahy) and loving father of Michael, Pat and Evelyn. Sadly missed by his loving wife, family, sister Beatrice, son in-law Kevin, daughters in-law Ruth […]

Maj. Gen. Michael F. Minehane RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Major General Michael F. (Mick) Minehane of Leopardstown, Dublin and late of Bantry. On Sunday 11 August 2013, peacefully at the Beacon Hospital. Beloved husband of Maura and father of Michéal, Ann, Cathal and Niamh. Sadly missed by his family, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sister, […]

Lt. Col. Pat Scannell RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Patrick (Pat) Scannell of Douglas Road, Cork On July 27th 2013, unexpectedly at home. Beloved husband of Mary and loving father of Pat, Fiona and Barbara.  Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, relatives and friends. Requiem Mass Tuesday (30th) at […]

Comdt. Shane McMahon RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Shane McMahon in Sarajevo. Shane had been working in a civilian capacity at Camp Butmir at HQ EUFOR BiH in Bosnia-Hertzegovina for a number of years. Removal to the Church of the Defence Forces, Arbour Hill, arriving at 1830 hours on Monday, 05 Aug […]

Fr. Ronnie Neville R.I.P.

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of the Very Rev. Fr. Ronald (Ronnie) Neville P.P. of Harold’s Cross, Dublin and former Chaplain to the Defence Forces. Formerly of Kilfinny and Rathkeale, Co. Limerick, March 17th 2013, peacefully, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. […]

Lt. Col. John Rigney R.I.P.

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel John Rigney of Tagoat, Co. Wexford and formerly of Clondalkin, Co. Dublin on March 18, 2013. Beloved husband of Helen and loving father of Mary, Michele, Elaine and Stephen; deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives […]

Comdt. Jerh Brennan R.I.P.

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Jeremiah (Jerh) Brennan of Hernonstown, Lobinstown, Navan, Co. Meath and formerly The Curragh, Co. Kildare and Fermoy, Co. Cork on March 13, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Mary and father of Theresa, Edward (Ned, Comdt. Retd. 50 Cadet Class and CIS Corps.), Esther, […]

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