Francis Thomas Dooley
Also known as "Frank"
17 January 1954 – 1 December 2024
Francis Thomas Dooley
Also known as "Frank"
17 January 1954 – 1 December 2024
DOOLEY, Francis Thomas (Frank). On Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Westport. Aged 70 years. Cherished husband and best friend of Josephine (Jo), much loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Shannon and Tahlia (Auckland), Anna and Jacqui (Westport), and Erin and Alex (Christchurch), adored and fun-loving Grandad of Blair, Drew, Ethan, Lucy, Fergus and Grace, dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle of his many nieces and nephews. A staunchly passionate member of the Buller community and friend, mentor, and supporter to many, we have lost a great man.
“Because that’s what kindness is. It’s not doing something for someone else because they can’t, but because you can.”
A Requiem Mass to celebrate Frank’s life will be held at St Canice’s Catholic Church, Brougham Street, Westport on Saturday, December 7, at 11.00am, followed by an interment at the Orowaiti Cemetery. A livestream and tribute page will be available at www.hagedorns.co.nz/tributes. Messages may be sent to 41 Orowaiti Road, Westport. Donations to O’Conor Home, in memory of Frank, is appreciated and may be made at the Church. Hagedorns Buller Funeral Services, Funeral Directors Association of NZ.
Notice by Hagedorns Buller Funeral Services
Funeral service held at Saint Canice's Catholic Church
Tributes
To Jo and all the family. So sorry to hear of Frank"s passing and Rob was very sorry not to have made it over to his funeral, which we watched vis live stream. We feel for you all and send our heartfelt condolences. Rob and Trish Heslop
To Jo and all the fiamily. So very sorry to hear of Frank's passing, thinking of all the fond memoiries at high school with u both and how much Frank cared amd was interested in all of us. Sending you all lotsa love and hugs at thos sad time.
Dear Jo and family, have just read tonight of Frank’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Fond memories of Frank at our holidays at Kimi. With love Jane and John x
To Jo and Family Our sincere condolences to you all Frank did a huge amount for the whole of the coast A mentor and friend to many He was very generous with his time A true Westport Rugby Club player and supporter A true Buller lad But most importantly he was yr husband dad and grandad RIP Frank Lynda and Allan Johnston
Dear Jo & family We feel your loss. Frank was the best, and he fought for Westport until the end. He will be sadly missed by many. Our sincere condolences to you all. Geoff & Shirl
Heartfelt condolences to you Jo and your family. Buller has lost a great champion in Frank but his legacy will certainly live on. He will be dearly missed. Leslie Fischer & Bevin Johnson
Our heartfelt condolences to all of Franks family & friends. We know he was a kind generous person and he will be misse dearly.
Our sincere condolences Jo and Family. Frank is a huge loss to Westport. We have lost our true leader and a man of great ethics and passion for His town.
Dear Jo and Family Our love and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Remember Memories are the legacy of love!! And there’s plenty of them. We will miss him. Yours sincerely From all of the Tipping Family
Dear Jo and family So sorry to hear such sad news of Franks death. Deepest sympathy Thinking of you all at this time . Lots of light and prayers
My sincere sympathies in the passing of Frank. His service to our community was appreciated by those who live here and he will always be remembered for that. Condolences to Jo and family.
Notice by Hagedorns Buller Funeral Services
Funeral service held at Saint Canice's Catholic Church
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