In Loving Memory of Kate Hanlon

We are deeply saddened to share that Kate Hanlon, a beloved figure in the English Setter world and a steadfast friend to so many in our dog show community, has passed away.

A driving heart behind the Wingfield ’N Chebaco partnership, Kate’s name became synonymous with type, temperament, and the kind of sportsmanship that lifts everyone around her. Together with Eileen Hackett and Don & Pat Coller, Kate helped guide a program that produced generations of notable English Setters—dogs that excelled both in the ring and in our memories. Their collaboration earned national recognition, including many multiple Best In Show winners who garnered ESAA top dog honors with multiple specialty wins; the Wingfield & Chebaco English Setter Challenge Trophy at the ESAA National carries that legacy forward in perpetuity.

Kate’s ringside presence was warm, witty, and encouraging—an open book of knowledge with a contagious laugh. She celebrated others’ wins as if they were her own and never missed a chance to offer a kind word.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Eileen Hackett, Abigail Van Meter, Donald & Pat Coller, and to all of Kate’s family and friends who loved her. Her passing is a profound loss to everyone who knew and loved her.

Run free, dear Kate. Godspeed. It must have been the greatest dog show ever when you arrived—surrounded by the glorious English Setters of Wingfield ’N Chebaco, the dear friends and judges you cherished, and all the great dogs you spoke so fondly of through the years. What an amazing lineup that must have been to greet you.

We will miss your laughter, your kindness, your friendship, and your unwavering love for the sport. Though the rings here feel emptier without you, your spirit will always be with us—at every sunrise, every ribbon awarded, and in the wag of every tail.

Thank you Ryan Wolfe for the photos of Kate

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