ARCO regrets to inform its members of the deaths of the following retired officers

Commandant Richard (Kerry) SLOANE of Shancurragh, Coosan, Athlone

On 1 August 2011. In the care of the nurses and staff at Portiuncla Hospital, Ballinasloe. Predeceased by his brother Brian. Sadly missed by his loving wife Maire, sons Diarmuid and Niall, daughter Emer, sisters Eva and Nuala, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

 Colonel Denis Kelly BOYLE of Carlingford and Portmarnock, Dublin  

Former Director of Ordnance Corps, August 4, 2011; deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, sister Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews, great-grandnieces, his large extended family and many, many friends including the Wild Geese Swimmers of Low Rock Haven.

Lieutenant Colonel Patrick L. (Larry) COOKE of Cork and Naas

On 5 August 2011. In the tender care of the staff of the Bon Secours Hospital Cork. Husband of the late Enda (Tyndall) and partner of Carol. Loving father of Lynda and Ronan. Sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Peter and John, sisters Frances (Stuart) and Elma (Deasy), son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends.