The removal of Billy O'Connor took place Monday evening,12th December from "Cooney's" Funeral Home New Ross with equiem Mass at 12.00 on Tuesday, 13th December at the local parish church followed by burial in the nearby graveyard.
It was requested by the family, that they wished to have family flowers only, but if anyone wished, they could make a donation to the RNLI
Our thoughts are with the families of Billy O'Connor & Pat Colfer who were missing in the waters off Kilmore Quay since Tuesday and Thursday last.Billy's body was recovered on Saturday afternoon by Navy divers,he was found 20mt from the wreck of the "Rising Sun".
Naas Sub Aqua carries out much of its diving in the area around Fethard-on-sea, Billy's "home pitch" for diving. Billy, as a member of Hook Sub Aqua Club, has always been most helpful to our club through helping us with breakages, lost gear and even as simple a thing as an on-the-spot weather report - which often saved us a two hour car journey.
Twelve members of Naas Sub Aqua Club were on hand with two boats during the search operations for the two men on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th December 2005 Unfortunately we were not successful, however, the Club will continue to help in any way we can if requested.
We provided two RIB's with crew again last weekend (Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th December 2005) to help with the surface search from Saltee Islands to Tusker Rock for Pat Colfer.
Our hearts go out to both families at this most difficult time.