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Denis DOWLING Obituary


DOWLING, Denis William:
Peacefully passed away at the Croft Resthome on Saturday, September 3, 2022; in his 87th year. Dearly loved husband and friend of Joan and the late Ngarita. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of the late Terence, Liam and Camilia, Dermott and Kate, Rory and Michelle, and Daniel. Treasured grandfather of Poppy, and Molly; Mazzy, and Lola; Alexander, and Adelaide. Loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Helena, Catherine and the late Bill Saunders. Special thanks to the nursing staff and medical care team at the Croft Resthome. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Denis' life will be held at the Sacred Heart Basilica, 7 Craigie Avenue, Timaru, on Friday, September 9, at 1.00pm followed by the interment at the Timaru Public Cemetery. A livestream of the service is available, please email your interest to - [email protected] or call on 6862148. Messages to: The Dowling Family, c/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.


Published by Timaru Herald from Sep. 6 to Sep. 8, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
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Wayne King

September 21, 2022

Dear Joan, Liam, Dermott, Rory, Daniel & families. It was so sad to hear of the passing of your partner Joan & loving father to you boys & grandfather. Sorry I could not attend Denis' funeral but thinking of you all. Wayne King

Liz Taute

September 10, 2022

Sincere condolences to Danny and all the Dowlings on the death of your Dad. I had the pleasure of meeting him once in Timaru back in 2005 when my sister and I did a tour of the South Island. A lovely man.
Kia kaha

Deborah Crawford

September 9, 2022

Many fond memories of Denis as General Manager of South Canterbury Electric Power Board. Denis knew everyone by name and was always up for a chat with all staff. Our thoughts are with the all the family.

Deb Crawford

Don Boot

September 9, 2022

Farewell Denis,until we meet again. Dear Joan we send our dear love and condolences. May Our Lord comfort you in your loss and receive Denis into his loving embrace. Our thoughts are with you and the family. Karin and Don Boot, Shelley Matt and Tristan.

Merv Cloake

September 8, 2022

To Joan and the Dowling Families. You have our deepest sympathies on the passing of Dennis. We fondly remember all The Dowling years at Fairview and we have enjoyed meeting you both from time when we have been in Timatu.

From the Cloake Family Fairview

Claudine Leonard

September 8, 2022

So sorry to hear about the loss of Denis - such a lovely, warm man. Sincere condolences to Joan and to all of his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Claudine Leonard, Stradbally, Co. Laois, Ireland

Pat Brennan

September 8, 2022

Deepest condolences to Joan and the Dowling family on the passing of Denis.

Pat and Nadine Brennan
Portarlington,
Co.Laois

Patrick Crawford

September 7, 2022

My prayerful condolences to you Joan, Liam, Dermott, Rory, Daniel and your families; also to Catherine, John and Helena. I have great memories of Denis from the London years, family visits, and holidays beyond the Ashburton gorge. I admired his commitment and enjoyed his sense of humour. He deserves a high place in heaven. Blessings to you all. Pat Crawford

The Boulton Family Fairview

September 7, 2022

So many wonderful Memories of this Lovely Man and his Family. Much laughter and fun. Great Neighbours. Our thoughts are with you all. Rest now Denis you deserve it.

Barbara Trusler

September 6, 2022

My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Many of us have great memories from the Power Board days and the jokes Denis used to tell us at staff functions. "Memories are Forever"
Kindest Regards
Barbara Trusler

Irene Condon

September 6, 2022

To Joan and family sorry to read of Denis's passing. Thinking of you at this sad time Joan. May you find comfort with your many memories together.
Kind regards Irene and Ian Condon

Brett Jenkins, Lake Hawea

September 6, 2022

To Joan, Liam Dermott, Rory and Daniel, and extended families. So sorry to read of Denis's passing, a fine gentleman and neighbour of ours in Otipua Road. Always keen for a yarn, a spot of whisky, and would always leave with us chuckling at one of his Irish jokes. Our love and thoughts go to you all. Such a lovely man, RIP Denis. Brett and Anne, Hannah and Thomas Jenkins.

Colleen Mackay

September 6, 2022

Deepest sympathy to the Dowling family
Kindest Regards
Colleen Mackay and family

Julie Simpson

September 6, 2022

My deepest sympathy to Joan and all the Dowling boys and their families. I have lovely memories of our lovely Fairview neighbours,
Kind regards Julie Simpson xx

Brian and Margaret O´Reilly

September 6, 2022

Dear Joan and family
We will always remember Denis as a very kind, compassionate and intelligent gentleman.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Rest In Peace Denis.
Brian and Margaret O´Reilly

Michael Brennan

September 6, 2022

Deepest condolences to Joan and the Dowling family on the passing of Denis, Denis was a gentleman, we met him a few years ago when he came to Ireland with Joan, a nicer man you could not meet and when are very saddened to hear of his passing, may Denis rest in heavenly peace, sending our prayers and thoughts from Kildare Ireland.

Michael, Kathleen Brennan and family.

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Memorial Events
for Denis DOWLING

Sep

9

Requiem Mass

1:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Basilica

7 Craigie Avenue, Timaru, Canterbury

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