A memorial service for Professor Donal O’Donoghue OBE, former RCP registrar, will take place on Tuesday 26 January 11.30-2.00 and will be streamed live on YouTube. The webcast will remain available for view following the service.
Professor O’Donoghue died peacefully on Sunday 3 January on the critical care unit of Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, where he was cared for over the previous 2 weeks, having become unwell in mid-December with COVID-19.
RCP President Professor Andrew Goddard said: 'Words cannot express how sad this has made all of us at the RCP. Donal was the loveliest person and considered by many to be the 'big daddy' of British renal medicine. He was my friend, my wingman and my confidant. I will miss him terribly.’
Professor Goddard’s obituary for Donal was printed in the RCP’s Commentary magazine in January. In addition to his personal reminiscences, Professor Goddard reflects that ‘…the remarkable volume of messages received after his death reminds me what a difference we can all make. Donal improved the lives of so many patients, friends and colleagues just by being there for them and using what tools he had to their benefit. We all do that on a day-to-day basis, but sometimes don’t realise it. Donal was the epitome of a great physician.’
You can share your memories of Donal on this memorial website. Donal’s family have chosen Kidney Care UK for anyone who would like to donate.