Irish Ambassador to the United States Dan Mulhall praised the night’s hosts and Committee and acknowledged the importance of the close relationship of the United States and Ireland. President and CEO of The Ireland Funds David Cronin outlined The Ireland Funds’ mission and its various forms of grant-making, highlighting the recent launch of a $1 Million grant round. Maureen shared an entertaining recollection of her connections to Ireland and praised The Ireland Funds for its impact in Ireland, stressing the need for its continued support during these critical Brexit times. The Ireland Funds America Director and host Anne Finucane introduced close friend and the evening’s honoree, Vanity Fair Feature correspondent and philanthropist Maureen Orth. The Ireland Funds’ New England Director and Vice President of Development Steve Greeley extended a warm Irish welcome to the crowd, thanking event Chairmen George Albrecht, Bob & Paula Butler, and Bob & Laura Reynolds and their Committee for their continued support. The evening was blessed by beautiful summer weather as guests gathered in the pool area and enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and Nantucket’s iconic “Spanky’s” raw bar. In memory of Brien Francis Karlson, please visit our floral store.On Saturday, July 27, 2019, 160 supporters of The Ireland Funds gathered at the Nantucket home of Anne Finucane and Mike Barnicle for The Ireland Funds’ 30 th annual Nantucket Celebration. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks donations be made in Brien’s honor to Redding Boy Scout Troop 15 and Cub Scout Pack 118 382 Newtown Turnpike Redding, CT 06896. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, Februat 3:30 PM at Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church 207 Main Street, Ridgefield. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, Februfrom 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kane Funeral Home 25 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield. May God bless Brien Francis, a one of a kind child who will be remembered forever by the many lives he touched.Īll are invited to join the family in celebrating the life of young Brien. Brien was predeceased by his grandfather, Jim Karlson of Danbury, CT. They were a mischievous pair.īrien’s memory will be cherished and kept alive by all who survive him, including his parents Tara and Scott Karlson sister Kelly Karlson grandmother Kathy Karlson of Danbury, CT grandparents Francis Xavier and Pamela Driscoll of West Haven, CT aunts and uncles Teresa Karlson of Danbury, CT Lynda Zamolsky (Peter) of Summerville, SC Andrew Karlson of Danbury, CT Brienne “BrieBrie” Driscoll of Norwalk, CT and Frisk Driscoll (Kristina) of Long Beach, CA cousins Gwen Karlson and Alexis, Adam, and William Zomolsky as well as many, many great aunts and uncles and second cousins. An early riser, he treasured quiet mornings with his father and caring for his many animals alongside his mother.Īnd most of all, Brien got an absolute kick out of his sister. He would spend long hours with his mother and father deciding which bait was best for the day’s tide and peering through binoculars. The pride and joy of his parents, Brien’s love of the outdoors was no accident. When a recent barefoot adventure ended with a snake bite to his foot, Brien emerged muddy and smiling as he noted how sorry he was to wake the sleeping reptile.Ī member of Redding Boy Scout Troop 15, Brien put his expert knowledge of nature to work during the troop’s many overnight outings, projects, and other good works. Brien Francis Karlson, 11, of Redding, CT passed away on February 15, 2023.īorn in Norwalk, CT to Tara Nan (Driscoll) Karlson and Scott James Karlson on April 11, 2011, young Brien brought immeasurable joy and laughter to his parents, sister, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and troop mates with his quick wit, easy laugh, and tireless sense of adventure.Ī young but avid outdoorsman, Brien could often be found searching for frogs in the stream behind his home, trolling the water with his minnow trap, or carefully pacing the creeks of Nantucket searching for his precious sea creatures with a 5 gallon bucket and his net.īrien’s pure, compassionate heart was evident in his every action, as was his love for all of God’s creatures.
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