Alice Mullen

Alice E. Mullen, 98, formerly of Newton and Marstons Mills, died peacefully surrounded by her family on August 19th. Alice was born April 12, 1917 to Harry Coveney and Ann Jane Enwright McKee of Hingham, MA. She survived both her sister, Dorothy Ghirardini, of Winchester and her brother, Harry McKee, of Hingham.

After graduating from Hingham High School in 1934, Alice attended the Fay School, soon after working for Rust Craft Card Company in Boston. Some years later, Alice attended the Chamberlayne School of Design.

She married Robert S. Mullen, a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy, on November 1, 1941. After living in Weymouth with their young family, they moved to Newton. Bob Mullen, having graduated from Harvard University Business School with honors, became assistant and later Director of Purchasing and Insurance for Harvard University.

Alice had numerous interests and talents. A committed, long-time member of the Newton Garden Club, she was also a talented artist while following her passion for interior design and antiques.

Upon retiring, Bob and Alice moved to their home on the Cape permanently. There, Alice again pursued her many interests, becoming an active member in the Osterville Garden Club as well as volunteering in floral coordination for Christ the King Church in Mashpee.

In October 2006, and after the death of her husband, Alice moved to independent living at Thirwood Place in South Yarmouth. In 2011, Alice then moved to Sacramento, CA to live with her daughter, Janet, and her partner, Aurelie Moinet.

Alice is survived by her daughter Janet (Aurelie) of Sacramento, CA, and her sons Peter (Richard) of Maynard, MA, and David (Cathy), of Brookfield, NH, and two grandsons, Devin and Brian and stepgrandson, Aaron Moinet(Kim).

A memorial service will be held at Christ the King Church in Mashpee on Saturday, October 10th, at 11AM. A private internment will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent in Alice’s name to the NOAH Shelter, 77 Winter, St., Hyannis, MA 02601.