Muriel R. Mulkern

Windham- Muriel R. Mulkern, 101, of Tate Lane, joined her husband in heaven on Thursday, January 19, 2017; her loving family was by her side. Muriel was born in Yarmouth, Maine on January 7, 1916 the daughter of the late Ernest F. J. and Almyra M. (Cates) Redmun. She graduated from Edward Little High School in the class of 1934. She lived and worked in Boston in 1938, attending beauty culture school. She returned home from Boston to work in the Auburn shoe factory before moving to California. In 1943, Muriel enlisted in Los Angeles and served in the United States Army during WWII. After returning home in 1945, she attended the Auburn Maine School of Commerce, graduating in 1948 at the top of her class. On June 12, 1954, Muriel married John J. Mulkern Sr. at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Lewiston, Maine, a romance which lasted more than thirty four years. While raising her family, Muriel also worked full time, including doing payroll at the Bates Mill, being secretary for the Auburn School Lunch Program for sixteen years, and then retiring from Edward Little High School after working eight years as the school secretary. After her husbands death in 1988, Muriel moved to South Portland to be closer to her family. She became a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and was active in many church activities. She enjoyed working in her raspberry patch, making (the best!) pear jam from her pear tree in the backyard, sewing, including making all of her childrens clothes while they were in school, knitting and teaching her grandchildren to knit, crossword puzzles and playing cards, especially solitaire. Muriel took pride in helping other people, and always put family at the forefront of her life. She is fondly remembered for her generosity and sense of humor. Muriel was predeceased by her husband John J. Mulkern Sr. in 1988; granddaughter Hope Dub; sisters Evelyn Veazie, Lois Hamblin, and Madolyn Collins; brothers Earle F. Redmun, Lawrence C. Redmun, Sgt. Harold L. Redmun, Lt. Alfred E. Redmun, PFC William E. Redmun, Sr. She is survived by daughter Joan M. and her husband Peter Dub of Windham; son John J. Mulkern Jr. of Windham; grandchildren Myra and her husband Ryan Estes of Madison, Michele Perry of Windham, Anna E. Dub of Windham, and Peter P. Dub Jr. of Windham; great grandchildren Peyton, Dakota, and Jack Estes all of Madison, Zeb Perry of Poland, Heaven Young of Winthrop, Jennifer Perry of Windham; and a first great great grandchild to arrive in March. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 from 4:00 to 6:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home at 9:15am on Thursday, January 26, 2017 followed by a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, corner of Mellen and Sherman St., Portland. Burial will be at a later date in Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta, Maine. To view Muriels memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com. Those who wish may make contributions in Muriels memory to: Sacred Heart Church, c/o Island Peninsula Parish, 307 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101