MAYVILLE- Kenneth William Mulkins, 77, of Mayville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at St Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA, with family at his side, following a recent illness. He was born June 21, 1949, in Silver Creek, NY, the son of the late Harold W. "Nick" and Adair F. Newton Mulkins.

Ken was a graduate of Mayville Central School and had earned a bachelor's degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from the University of Denver. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator for the Town of Chautauqua. In more recent years he worked for the Chautauqua Golf Course mowing grass. He enjoyed biking, anything with a motor, and time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Ken is survived by his loving wife, Rhonda Young Mulkins, whom he married on April 2, 1983, his three children, Casey Mulkins of Mayville, NY, Kendall (Cashel) Mulkins of Fredonia, NY, and Colton Mulkins of Mayville, NY, five grandchildren, Liam, Aria, Raya, Tucker and Sunny Mulkins, one brother, Melvin Baldwin, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Eunice Baldwin.

A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the Special Olympics New York Western Region  (2821 Wehrle Dr, Suite 7, Williamsville, NY 14221) or the Mayville Chautauqua ports League (4585 Canterbury Dr, Mayville, NY 14757).

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