Kathleen M. (Dawkins) Volkman

February 08, 2008

TAUNTON – Kathleen M. (Dawkins) Volkman, 75, died at home Friday, February 8, 2008. Born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (O’Connor) Dawkins, she was the widow of the late Charles E. Volkman.

Educated in New York City Public Schools, she received her BA from the College of New Rochelle in NYC. She was an avid reader and enjoyed being a wife and mother. A Taunton resident for forty-four years, she was a communicant of St. Paul’s Church and was formerly a communicant of Holy Family Church in East Taunton.

Mrs. Volkman was the mother of Richard Volkman and his wife Kathy of Taunton, Stephen Volkman and his wife Judy of NYC, and Neil Volkman and his wife Robin of Raynham. She was also the grandmother of Sarah, Amy, Michael, Sharlene and Nicole. She was the sister of Dorothy Smith and Donald Dawkins, both of FL.

Funeral Information

A family memorial Mass was held on Monday in St. Paul’s Church and the interment will be private at the convenience of her family. All arrangements were entrusted to the loving care of the CRAPO-HATHAWAY FUNERAL HOME, 350 Somerset Avenue (Route 138 South), Taunton. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, or consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, please go to www.hathawayfunerals.com. or please telephone 508/822-3318.

Donations Information

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Hospice of Greater Taunton, 244 North Main St., Raynham, MA 02467; the St. Vincent DePaul Society; or to a charity of one’s choice.