Katelyn Paige Irwin's Obituary
Katelyn Paige Irwin, age 18 of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away tragically on Saturday, March 26, 2022. She was born on August 12, 2003, in Dover, DE, daughter of Jody Breen and Michael Irwin.
Katelyn was a senior at Cape Henlopen High School and was looking forward to walking with the graduating class of 2022. She belonged to the Boys & Girls Club, where she made many friends and wonderful memories. Katelyn loved family far and wide, from Florida to upstate Pennsylvania, and treasured holidays and birthdays spent with her loved ones (gift cards were her favorite present). Katelyn’s love of music, dancing, and concerts was only surpassed by her love for her many girlfriends and her boyfriend, Chris Purnell. Above all, she cherished time spent surrounded by those she loved most. Katelyn was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, and friend. Loved by many, she will be deeply missed by everyone who had the good fortune to know her.
Katelyn was preceded in death by her grandfather, “PopPop” Mike Irwin. She is survived by her mother, Jody Breen & her fiance, Mike Bryant and her father, Michael Irwin; her brother, Jimmy Irwin; her grandmothers: “Mommom” Sandra Breen and “Mommom” Lynn Peronti; her many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and her beloved pets: her dog Max, her kitty Marmalaide, and her turtle Penny.
A Celebration of Katelyn's Life will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow the services at Epworth Methodist Cemetery, 187 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, masks are required and social distancing protocols must be observed by all persons participating in any aspect of the services.
All are invited to join the services via live-stream by visiting http://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/permalink/10431498/LTWebcast
In Katelyn’s honor, the family requests visitors to wear white, purple, or pastel casual attire.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a book or toy in Katelyn’s memory to her little brother, Jimmy, age 6.
Please sign the virtual guestbook located on the tribute page.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE DELIVER ALL ARRANGEMENTS BY 2PM, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2022, TO OUR LEWES LOCATION.
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