Rest in Peace Dorothy B. Mulvey April 21, 1920 - December 3, 2011

We have received word that Dorothy B. Mulvey passed away on December 3, 2011. Dorothy was the wife of the late James Mulvey, who was a son of Frank Mulvey and Jane Farrell. Our deepest sympathies to her son Michael, and daughters Ellen and Jane and all their families. Here is the obituary:

Dorothy (Bennett) Mulvey, beloved wife of the late James A. Mulvey. Devoted mother of Michael J. Mulvey of Milton, Ellen Mulvey and Jane Quiles both of NJ, and the late Peggy Herschel Mittendorf, MD. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Funeral Friday, Dec. 9, from the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave., Milton at 9 am. Funeral Mass in Saint Elizabeth's Church, Milton at 10 o'clock. Visiting Hours Thursday 5-8 pm. Interment Milton Cemetery. If desired contributions in Dorothy's memory may be sent to Milton Library Foundation PO Box 314, Milton, MA 02186. For online guest book and directions please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. She was a lovely lady.

Bernie Meets Bailey in North Carolina

Bernie & Bailey (Irish Cream)

Marianne & Bernie


Bernadette Mulvey visited San Franciso recently and met with Bob Mulvey Jr. and Bernadette Farrell. From S.F. she went to Las Vegas for the International Toastmasters Convention. She met Sean Jr. and Shane Mulvey for bunch while in Vagas. I am not sure what else she did in Vegas, for as we all know that "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." On August 21 Bernie flew to Raleigh to visit with Joe & Marianne Mulvey, Colleen & Nelson Wixson; Kayla, Shea, and Mitchell, as well as Eileen Falcone. We had a nice social get together on Wednesday, August 23, and were joined by Julia Mulvey and Chip from Fayetteville. It was a nice visit and we all had an opportunity to discuss the reunion and renew fond memories of Ireland.

What wonderful relatives we have!

Bernadette's Reunion Diary

Bernadette, Mary, Catherine

What you missed! Eileen having her own family reunion in Banbridge. She met her second cousin for the first time (No this is not a play on words.). The get together on Wednesday night at the Shelbourne Hotel for those who spent the night in Dublin. Thursday tour of the General Post Office and the symbolic flower laying by Michael to commemorate the Irish Patriots. The visit to the Collins Barracks Museum and the trip back on the LUAS (it's a train). The session in Cryan's Bar in Carrick-on-Shannon. The next day (Friday) St. George's Heritage and Visitor's Center, and than the walk to the Workhouse and Famine graveyard. After lunch a visit to the newly refurbished St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Costello Memorial Chapel. Ken showing us how to cut Leitrim crystal and Mitchell trying his hand at cutting the crystal. Later meeting all the relatives in the Leitrim community Center. We had lots food and beer and wine, but still had the fortitude to later make our way to Donnellan's Pub. The bus tour of lovely Leitrim on Saturday; we rode on an old train in Dromod, saw even older machinery, including some famous buses and airplanes. Eileen was nearly left behind! The Arigna mining experience and the fabulous drive there. Fiona Farrell Dolan insight into Dromahair (she married a local recently), and our visit to Parkes Castle. The kids learning how to make butter by doing the "frog". Admiring Glencar waterfall even as it started to rain. The singsong along the way. Not enough rebel songs for Michael, but we did sing Lovely Leitrim. Tola singing with Ann and I while many slept, including his mom Orla. A quick change of clothes and a rush back to the community center as the tour took longer than we planned. The lovely Irish music provided by the Geoghegans and Seamus Sweeney. At the end they were joined by Aiden Beirne and Pat O'Meara. The three McWeeney sisters (Aiden's nieces) doing their Irish dancing. Good food, good company, more wine and beer. Mitchell's speech on behalf of Papa Joe. The singsong where everyone sang. Mary took out the bodran. Joe Dolan's guitar was passed around. Pat on the tin whistle. A few even danced, including Colleen, with her Irish jig. Sunday morning the Mulvey's were early for mass in St. Joseph's Church, five carloads of them. The Priest offered a special intentions for all attending the reunion. The opportunity to attend Cemetary Sunday in Kiltoghert graveyard, and remember all the Mulvey's and Farrell's who are buried there. The tea and scones at Orla's with the photo opportunity at the old Farrell homestead. For some a leisurely cruise in the Moonriver on the Shannon. The visit to Ballinwing House and the traditional photo taken at the front door...so many camera's, we were glad when a neighbor took charge. A quick visit to Willie Joe's before our final farewell. Tea and Catherine Egan's apple tart with ice cream (not to be missed). The speeches (short) from a Representative of each family and the prize giving for the golf. A visit to Mae who was recovering at Fiona's house from hip replacement. On Monday early morning visits to Dublin AP. And for some a subdued dinner in Luigi Malone's (Everyone was real tired). More trips to the airport, but no tears.




What I heard I missed. Tom Mulvey being recognized by a Irish soldier in St. Stephen's Green, who asked him if he had flown the troops to the Congo (which he did, amazing isn't ). Shannon at Dublin AP, his flight was 45 minutes early. The only time anything was ahead to time all weekend. The visit to the Leprechaun Museum. The craic at the golf. The trip to Croke Park. Gerry Delaney took the three lads to see their team lose. Jim Mong doing the Heimlich maneuver. The Sweat House at Parkes Castle (from all accounts a tight squeeze and not suitable for a bad back). The Mong family discovering all their roots are in Leitrim when they visited Mong Hill. The walk with John Mulvey on his farm where Mitchell, his sisters, and the Mongs went herding cattle in the rain (no novelty to me, so I stayed in the car). Drinking Poteen in Willie Joe's - designated driver and I do work for the tax man. Sunday night in Donnellan's and the night club in Carrick. Some had to claim to be Mulvey's to the night porter in the Bush Hotel. My sleep - too many late nights and early pickups.... I know I was often late! But most of all.......Marianne and Joe who helped organize the reunion. Bill Doutney RIP.....he would have told us how we were all related.....and of course our beloved Liz who watched from above and ensured that everything went as planned. She would have enjoyed it, just as those who attended did!

Back where it all began

Steve and Geri Riordan

Back where it all began

At Ballinwing House

At Orla Farrells (next to Farrell homestead)

Back where it all began

The Mongs - Stephen, Jim, Rachel, Katie, Bett

Tom Mulvey with Orla, Maria and Fiona Farrell

Steve Riordan, Tom Mulvey, Chip Mulvey and Shannon Mulvey, all descended from Frank Mulvey and Jane Farrell, in front of Farrell homestead.

Tom Mulvey (center) with sons Shannon and Michael

News from the Riordans

I [Steve Riordan] am sending you some photographs as my sister Ann [Pond's] son (Warren Jr.) was married this past Saturday [July 23]. I am sure you remember Warren and Katrina as they attended the reunion in N.C. 2009. Also included are photos of my brother Dennis and his wife Kathy, Dennis and his 2 daughters Emily (age 18) and Jessica (age 13), my brother Joe and his wife Rosemary and myself along with my three sons (L-R) Timothy (25), Sean (23), and Matthew (27),

Warren Ponds Jr. and Katrina - newly married on July 23.

Dennis and Kathy Riordan.

Dennis Riordan and daughters Emily (18) and Jessica (13)

Joe and Rosemary Riordan

Steve Riordan and sons Timothy (25), Sean (23), and Matthew (27)


[Steve and his wife Jeri attended the 2011 reunion in Ireland.
Steve, Dennis, Joe and Ann are children of Teresa (Mulvey) and grandchildren of Frank and Jane Mulvey.]

Farrell/Mulvey Reunion

Orla Farrell Bierne with Tola & Frankie

Just a sample of what relatives will see at Willie Joe & Mae Farrell's farm

The following relatives will be leaving for County Letrim over the next few days for the July 29-31 family reunion: Colleen (Mulvey) Wixson, Kayla, Shea, and Mitchell; Chip Mulvey; Beth (Mulvey) & Jim Mong, Katie, Rachael, and Steven; Steve & Jerilyn Riordan; Tom Mulvey, stepson Michael, and son Shannon; and Eileen (Donnelly) Falcone. With the exception of Eileen, all are descendents of Jane Farrell and Francis Mulvey. We wish them a safe and enjoyable flight.

We know you will have a great time. God Bless All!

National Honor Society

Shane Mulvey, son of Sean Mulvey and Angie DeCastro Mulvey, will graduate from Cheyenne High School, North Las Vegas, NV on Friday, June 17. Shane is a 4 year letterman in wrestling, and was inducted into the National Honor Society on May 17, 2011.

Shane with cousin Haiden Tidrow

The Adventures of Finn and the Treasure

John Finnegan Mulvey, age 5

Son of John & Melanie Mulvey

Grandson of Bill and Margaret "Pat" Mulvey

Copyright 2011

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Written by Margaret, "For her grandson Finnegan, and all the children with Down Syndrome. My wish for you is both the opportunity and acceptance to experience life's adventures to the fullnest. With love Mimi." Margaret also wishes that all our Adventures through life be grand Adventures, both big and small, and always with a spirit of love and goodwill.

Note from Joe: I am always amazed by what we don't know - but should know - about our relatives. It is a shame that everyone has to live all over the country and have loss contact on a day-to-day basis. Use this Blog as a way of communicating.

That time of the year

Shea Mulvey Wixson at 8th grade graduation on Tuesday, May 17,

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School, Apex, NC

Keep in Your Thoughts & Prayers

Some of your cousins have had recent medical issues, and it would be nice if you could keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Bill & Margaret "Pat" Mulvey

Bill will start radiation for prostate cancer on June 21st for eight weeks. Pat had surgery on her rotator cuff due to a fall, of all things on her birthday, March 13. Her therapy is going well. Pat's arm will be in a sling for six weeks. Neither Bill or Pat is sitting around nursing their wounds. In between therapy and radiation, they will be visiting son John and wife Melanie in Salt Lake City, for grandson Shane's 3rd birthday. Back home again until September, and than back to SLC for grandson Finn's 6th birthday. They also have a son Bill Jr. living in SLC. Bill and Pat were planning on attending the reunion before health issues arose.

Marianne Mulvey

Marianne was diagnosed with stage 4 bladder cancer in January. She has been in chemo for the past two months and will finish her last pre-op treatment on May 17. Surgery is planned but the surgeon wants to do further testing and biopsy work. It will be the end of June before we have more specifics on the surgery. This will be followed by more chemo. Marianne is doing well and is staying active, although she tires easy. She has a great support group with her family, relatives, and friends. Needless to say, she and Joe will not make the reunion as planned.

God Bless Your Cousin Elizabeth

RIP

September 18, 1955 to March 16, 2011

Your cousin Elizabeth Mulvey lost her valiant fight with cancer. She passed away in her sleep at the hospital in Dublin at 5:30 a.m.,

March 16, 2011. As you know from our reunion, Liz always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. She loved her family very much and enjoyed visiting with her relatives. It was a pleasure and a delight that she was able to make the Mulvey/Family Reunion in 2009 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Liz was a strong woman but of gentle heart. She gave unconditional love to all. She will be missed. Keep Liz and the Ballinwing Mulvey family in your thoughts and prayers. Now God holds her in the palm of His hand. Cards for Liz can be sent to the family via Bernadette at 81 Shandon Park, Phibsboro 7, Dublin, Ireland. Liz's reposing will be held at Bernadette's house until Friday, at which time her coffin will be transported to Carrick-on-Shannon for a viewing, and then on to Leitrim Town. Mass will be held on Saturday, followed by burial at Kiltoghert Cemetary.

Maynooth Junior Hurling Champs

Gerry, Shane, Neil, and Ann DeLaney

Proud parents with boys after their Maynooth team won the junior hurling championship for County Kildare.
Shane and Neil were the only set of brothers to play in all final match play. Well done laddies!