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Acclaimed Irish dance teacher, age 81, of West Haven, passed on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was born in Stamford on January 31, 1926 to the late John and Sarah Nolan Mulkerin and was a resident for over 50 years. She and her beloved husband, Richard Jones just celebrated 58 years of marriage. She also left behind her daughter, Kathleen and son-in-law Richard Carew; granddaughters, Maggie (Jason) Kubicko, Amy (Graham) Morris and cherished great grandson, Brady Ryan Kubicko. She will also be missed by relatives, friends and hundreds of her former and current dancers. Kathleen was predeceased by brothers, Michael, Martin and John Mulkerin; sister; Beatrice Neylan Letts and her beloved grandson, Ryan Carew. She was the first Irish dance teacher in Conn. and had been teaching for 68 years. She was a member of the Irish Dance Commission, The Ancient Order of Hilbernians, The Fairfield Irish Club, The New Haven Gaelic Community Center and the West Haven Irish American Club. She took six groups of her elite dancers, The Emerald Dancers, to tour and preform throughout Ireland. Over the years Kathleen was presented with many awards. Among them, she was inducted into the Irish Dance Hall of Fame and most recently was presented with the Appreciation Award of 2007 from the New Haven, St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee.
Funeral from the Keenan Funeral Home, 238 Elm Street, West Haven, Saturday morning at 10:15. Mass of Christian burial at Our Lady of Victory Church at 11:00. Friends may call Friday from 4 to 8. Burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492 or to a charity of your choice.
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Mary Ellen Luby
October 19, 2007
Pardon my belated condolences.
I just heard of Kathleen's passing.
A half century ago,Sunday Mornings at the Catholic War Veterans Hall on State St in Bridgeport is where I learned my threes and sevens.
I know Kathleen's in heaven doing her classic reel step: cross and kick and run, run,run, and, rock, rock, rock...!
Christine Matula
September 15, 2007
Dear Kathy, Mr. Jones, and family:
I am so sorry for the loss of Kathleen. She was an incredible person and I am so grateful that I was able to be a student of hers. She will always be remembered, and I am sorry I cannot get home from school for any of the services.
Maureen Cunningham
September 14, 2007
Dear Dick, Kathy and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Kathleen was such a significant part of mine and my sisters' childhoods as our teacher, mentor and friend. It was a great pleasure to have her play a similar role in my daughter's life. We have so many great memories between us. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Mairead Fahey-Brunton
September 14, 2007
Dear Mr. Jones, Kathy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I often think of Ms. Mulkerin and the lessons she shared with me as one of her Emerald Dancers (the point!)
I have such fond memories of her allowing me the privledge of helping her teach on Saturday's, starting in Greenwich, going for a burger and a hot fudge sundae then on to Stamford or Norwalk.I can't squish into the middle seat of a car without laughing and thinking of sitting on the hump in the red convertable as she drove us to so many shows with Rosemary and Michael Browne, Kieran Callahan, Kevin Hutchinson,Thomas McGovern, Kathy, etc. When I think of our trip to Ireland in 1976, as I have teenagers of my own now, I can't help but think what a truly special women she was to take us there and be our serrogate MOM! You too Mr. Jones!! Kathleen was truly an inspiration in my life and I will miss her. Your family is in my prayers.
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Eileen Griffin
September 14, 2007
Sincere condolences to all Kathleen's family & friends - so sorry to read of her passing. Thank you for placing it in the Hartford Courant. It's been over 50 years since I was her student, but I have such good memories.
Joan Moriarty Ellis
September 13, 2007
To Ms. Mulkerin family. "Sorry for your troubles" As my first Irish Step dancing teacher from 1955 and on at the Irish American Home, Grove St. Hartford She introduced me to dance, music and discipline. Thank you Ms. Mulkerin.
Anita Fleming and Jan Jacobi
September 13, 2007
On behalf of my Mother, Anita Fleming Jacobi and myself, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
We have so many memories of the Irish Dancers taking the stage at the Pink Tent Festival of Arts. When mom and I stroll memory Lane with regard to the Festival , the Mulkerin Dancers have always been one of the highlights mentioned. My mom loved the passion and excitment each time they took the stage.
A true legacy has been left here on earth for years to come.
With blessings and prayers...
Jan michele and Anita Fleming Jacobi
Jo Ann Short
September 13, 2007
Kathy & Rich,
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She'll be giving big hugs to Ryan, I'm sure. My hopes that your fond memories of her will help you through. Miss you!
Aislinn Cunningham
September 13, 2007
Kathleen, you were more than a teacher. I always felt like you were a second grandmother to me. The experiences I had dancing with you all these years are invaluable, and I'll never forget them.
New Haven Parade
September 13, 2007
Brady with Nanny at Christmas
September 13, 2007
Nanny and Poppy at the Ball
September 13, 2007
pat Francis/Scianna
September 13, 2007
Our deepest sorrow goes out to the family. My children and I shared all the wonderful stories and lesson Miss Kathleen has taught us all.
She has touched so many lives and she will live on in our memories and prayers. God bless and may the angels watch over you at this time.
Kelly, Sean and Pat
John and Marypat O'Neill
September 13, 2007
Dick and Family: Your have our heartfelt sympathy. Whenever I picture Kathleen in my mind, she's always smiling. Truly a great woman. Our three daughters will miss her greatly. When you think of the amount of lives she touched, it's really amazing!
Caitlin A.
September 13, 2007
To all Kathleen's family, my sympathy and prayers. We all loved her so much and will remember her always with warmth and respect.
Pam (Wade) Kemp
September 13, 2007
Dear Dick and Kathy,
Not a day goes by that I don't in some way think about my growing up as one of Kate Mulkern's dancers. Kate is one of my most cherished mentors and I will always be grateful for her gifts of discipline, structure and most importantly, affection. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your family during this time of difficult loss.
Ann Marie Kinahan
September 13, 2007
Mr. Jones, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mrs. Jones was the strongest person I knew, she loved life, people, dance, and a great mentor for me. To this day, when I hear a car horn on the street on a Saturday morning feel the urge to jump out of bed and scream out the window "I'll be right down." Thinking of you always.
Kelsey Emmett
September 13, 2007
Dick, Kathy, Maggie, Amy and the whole Mulkerin/Jones Family,
Kathleen was one of the most inspiring people I've ever met. She made such an impact on mine and so many other dancer's lives. There is no way I will ever forget what she taught me, she gave us more than just steps. I have so many wonderful memories that she has given me to remember her by. She will be greatly missed by me, my family, and anyone who has ever been an Emerald Dancer.
Daniel Murphy
September 13, 2007
When ever our family and old friends get together we reminisce about the A.O.H. and the old hibernian hall. Kate's name always comes up in our conversations. Thanks for the great memories Kate, you will me missed and can't be replaced. You will always be in our prayers. The Murphy's
Thomas Reidy
September 13, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family. She had a great impact on my life. I was a student of hers for about three years around 1950 in Norwalk. She took us to several Feis competitions in New York and CT. She taught us some very important things that carried through our lives. That is where I learned the true meaning of the word DISCIPLINE. A wonderful person who will be missed by all.
Kimberly Dolan
September 13, 2007
Mr. Jones, Kathy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are blessed that we had the oppotunity to have Mrs. Jones as our Irish dance teacher. We always loved her stories and history lessons. She gave our girls the love they needed to continue dancing.We will miss her and never forget her. Love, The Dolan Family
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