Category Archives: Deceased Officers

Brig. Gen. Jerry O’Connor RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Brigadier General Jeremiah Brendan (Jerry) O’Connor, former GOC Air Corps, of Templeogue, Dublin and late of Drumlusk, Sneem, Co. Kerry. On 13 April 2016, peacefully in Tallaght Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Bridget (Dotie), much loved father of Helen, Pat and Diarmuid and adored […]

Lt. Col. Bill O’Riain RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death, on 13th March 2016, of Lieutenant Colonel Bill O’Riain, Rathfarnham, Dublin and late of Ballyhooly, Co Cork. Peacefully, after an illness bravely borne, surrounded by his family, in the loving care of the staff at Saint Vincent’s Private Hospital. Much loved husband of Kathleen (nee Gillick) […]

Lt. Col. Tony Kelly RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Patrick A. (Tony) Kelly, late of Calverstown, County Kildare and of the Corps of Engineers, McKee Barracks, Dublin. On 3rd June 2015 (peacefully) after a short illness. Beloved husband of Carmel. Predeceased by his father Paddy. Sadly missed by his loving family, his mother […]

Comdt. Billy O’Neill RIP

RIP

ARCOIreland regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant William (Billy) O’Neill of 48 Mayfield grove, Athlone, County Westmeath, on 30th May 2015. Reposing at his residence on Monday from 2 pm until 4 pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday in the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Coosan at 10.30am, with burial afterwards […]

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 […]

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