Col. Hugh O'Connor

(Retd.) Director of Cavalry Corps. Late of Kanturk. After a short illness borne with great dignity, courage and humour, surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff of St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh. Beloved husband of Eileen for fifty eight years, dearly loved father of Hugo, Ann, David and Conor.Deeply missed by his daughters-in-law Fiona, Linda and Audrey and affectionately " Popeye " to his precious grandchildren Andrew (and wife Clíona), Alyson, India, Portia, Katie, Holly, Alex, Coco and Johnny, his extended family and many friends.

Reposing at home from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, 12th. Removal from home on Wednesday, 13th, at 1.30pm for 2pm Funeral Mass in the Carmelite Church, Kildare Town. Cremation Service at 3pm on Thursday 14th in Mount Jerome, Harold's Cross, all welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Friends of St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh. Donation box in Church.

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