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Great to see all the Mid-Atlantic Region dancers that participated in this amazing compilation of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations across North America

Fedelmia Mullan Davis, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 7, 2021 after years of declining health, due to dementia and Alzheimer’s. Fedelmia wa...s born in Derry City, Northern Ireland on November 28, 1935, she was the youngest of four children. She is preceded in death by her parents Annie and Willie Mullan, sister Nan O’Doherty, brothers Seamus and Raymond Mullan and her beloved husband Bill Davis. She is survived by her two daughters, Anne Cole and her husband Jim; and Fedelmia Gallagher and her husband Ken. Her four grandchildren Heather, Sean and wife Jessica, Kenny and wife Tab, and Theresa and husband Eddie, as well as her four great grandchildren, Emma, Brian, Annabelle and Madison. She also has many nieces and nephews in Ireland and England. We would be remiss if we did not also acknowledge all of the individuals who enriched her life, her chosen family, lifelong colleagues, dancers, students, supporters, neighbors and close friends, who added to her happiness and joy. Fedelmia’s life work was focused on her passion for Irish Dance. As a child she started dancing at the age of five with Brendan DeGlin. She quickly thrived winning numerous championships including three All Ireland Championships and Three Ulster Championships. After retiring from competing Fedelmia went on to receive her teaching (T.C.R.G.) and adjudicating (A.D.C.R.G) certificates through the Irish Dancing Commission. Shortly after moving to the United States, Fedelmia and five other certified teachers met in New York and founded the Irish Dancing Teachers Association of North America. She opened her own dance school in New Jersey, The Davis Academy, which she operated for over 55 years. She trained countless dancers, successfully cultivating numerous champion dancers, many of whom are now certified teachers and adjudicators as well. Her contributions to the Irish Dance community are immeasurable. She has received many distinguished honors in her lifetime. Some of her proudest include leading the Mid-Atlantic Region as Regional Director for more than 25 years, receiving the Gradam Rince Award of Distinction from An Coimisiun, being named to the North American Hall of Fame as well as being celebrated at the Felie Dea Mheasa in Ireland. She considered the community of Irish Dance, an extension of her family. Irish Dance brought her so much joy, so many laughs, more happiness and memories that can be written into a single acknowledgement. She loved you. She loved sharing her passion and talent. Due to the global pandemic, we will not be receiving guests or holding a public service. A celebration of life will be planned when we can responsibly meet. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish to honor her life, we ask that donations are made to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org). Even in the darkest times, we must honor Fedelmia’s favorite phrase- Happy Days! With love, Fedelmia’s loving family

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