O'CONNOR, Hugh

O'CONNOR Hugh, Col. (Retd) Director of Cavalry Corps, (Friary View, Kildare, late of Kanturk) March 11, 2019. After a short illness borne with great dignity, courage and humour, surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff at 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 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 today (Tuesday) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal from his home tomorrow (Wednesday) at 1.30pm for 2.00pm Funeral Mass in the Friary Church, Kildare Town. Cremation Service at 3.00pm on Thursday (March 14) 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.Carpe Diem