Kathleen M O'Driscoll

Kathleen Margaret "Kay" Donaghey Mulligan O'Driscoll was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly, surrounded by family and content on July 31, 2022 in Myrtle Beach, SC.

She was born November 8, 1938 in Kilnagross (Coill na gCros), Co. Leitrim, Ireland to John and Mary (Burns) Donaghey.

She graduated from the Keshcarrigan National School, and along with her sister, May, emigrated to the U.S. in 1955, eventually settling in Waterbury, CT. In June of 1965, she married Richard F. Mulligan and moved to Wolcott shortly after, where they raised two boys, were communicants of St. Pius X parish, and where she volunteered for the Cub Scouts, American Cancer Society, and the Wolcott Democratic Town Committee among others. She worked for many years in dietary for Wolcott Public Schools and later Southbury Training School until she retired to Palm Beach Gardens, FL, where she lived for over a decade.

She married Michael O'Driscoll in the fall of 2012 and the two settled in Myrtle Beach, SC, where they enjoyed golf outings, hosting numerous family visits, and started a Southern U.S. Chapter of the Rose of Tralee.

An eternal optimist, and as determined as she was compassionate, she had a wicked sense of humor and a big heart. She would stop at nothing to make those around her feel comfortable and welcome, almost always being the first one up and the last to go to bed, but not before reading the newspaper, and counting her blessings with a "thanks be to God."

She is survived by husband Michael O'Driscoll of Myrtle Beach, SC and Worcester, MA; her son Richard J. Mulligan of Boston, MA; son and daughter-in-law Neil and Mary Mulligan of Southington, CT; and her favorite hellos and hardest goodbyes - granddaughters Caitlin and Keira Mulligan of Southington, CT. She was predeceased by first husband Richard F. Mulligan; her sister, May McNulty of Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim, Ireland; and dozens of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews; sister Anne Beirne; and brother John James Donaghey both of Co. Leitrim, Ireland.

A Requiem Mass will be held in the fall followed by final disposition at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens in Palm Beach, FL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leefhandcrematory.com for the O'Driscoll family.