O’DOWD, Dorothy Anne “Dot”
Born Tuesday July 18, 1939. Passed away Wednesday April 19, 2023.
Dearly loved wife of William “Bill” (dec)
Loved Mother and Mother in-law of Leanne and Michael; Peter and Leanne; John and Donna; Steven and Jillian; Cathie and Jay and Lisa and Nick.
Loved Granny and Great Granny of Christopher, Emma, Maggie, Jacob and Harry; Sarah and Paris; Nicholas, Maddie and James; Samantha, Will and Olivia; Joshua, Laura and Addison; Ashley, Ross, Oscar and Lucas; Brittany; Mitchell and Emma; Stephanie and Dylan and Liam; Ruby and Bella; Amelia and Jack.
Loved Daughter of Patrick and Catherine (Katie) (both dec).
Sister and Sister in-law of Patrick (dec), Michael (dec) and Hazel, William (dec) and Mary, Catherine and Ron (both dec), Mary and Len (both dec), Veronica and Laurie (both dec), Terry and Veronica, Tony (dec) and Carole.
Funeral notice
Friday April 28, 2023
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Dorothy O'Dowd will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac, on Friday April 28, 2023 commencing at 1.30pm.
In accordance with family wishes Dorothy will be Privately cremated.
For those that are unable to attend, click here to view the live-stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeDot a beautiful lady who always stopped for a chat and asked how all the family was going. Are thoughts are with the O'Dowd Families.
April 28, 2023 7:58 pm
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Aunty Dot will always hold a special place in my heart.
So sorry we couldn’t make it today.
Love
Chris and DavidApril 28, 2023 1:45 pm
Dear Leanne, Peter, John, Steven, Cathy and families - our deepest sympathies to you all at such a sad time. Aunty Dot was such a stalwart in the family and community over her lifetime . Always there with a smile and and kind words. She was a big part of all our lives and will be very sadly missed. Reunited with loved ones now.
April 28, 2023 1:29 pm
Such a lovely lady, deepest sympathy to all Dot's family. Noel & Janet Quigley
April 27, 2023 10:32 pm
Deepest sympathy to Leanne,Peter,John,Steven, Cathie, Lisa & families on the loss of your loving mum. Such a lovely lady who always had time for others. A lady of faith may she now RIP reunited with Bill.
Jeanette Brumby (Brunt)April 27, 2023 9:48 pm
Deepest sympathy to Leanne, Peter, John, Steven, Cathie, Lisa and families on the loss of Dot. Such a significant lady in your lives.
Keeping you in our thoughts.
Bill, Deb, Megan and Tim Parker
Janet, Len (dec) Evans and familyApril 27, 2023 2:12 pm
Deepest sympathy to Leanne, Peter, John, Steven and Cathie, and all their families . Dot was always an interested and caring sister-in-law. Our thoughts are with you. Pat, Allan & family.
April 27, 2023 1:02 pm
Deepest sympathy to all of Dot’s family. So sorry to hear of your loss.
April 26, 2023 6:42 pm
My sympathy to all the o'dowd family. A generous and kind lady. She will be missed
April 26, 2023 4:36 pm
Deepest sympathy Leanne, Peter, John, Steven, Cathie & families on the loss of Aunty Dot, We are unable to be there Friday but you will all be in our prayers. I will miss your phone calls, pikelets, concern, humour, and most of all your love. "God Bless Her" Rest Peacefully Aunty Dot 🙏 ❤️ Sue & Trotter
April 26, 2023 1:29 am
Deepest sympathy to all the ODowd family on the sad passing of Dot. Thinking of you all during these sad times.
Deirdre, Stephen Tillack and familyApril 25, 2023 8:39 pm
To all Dot's family, deepest sympathies. So glad I called in to see you on Easter Sunday. We had a lovely chat.
Resting now and at peace.
Love from Maree Coates
April 25, 2023 8:27 pm
Dear Leanne,Peter,John,Stephen,and Kathy,sending our deepest sympathy to you all,I will be forever grateful for all the support your mum gave to my family in the Bartlett Street days,her kindness will never be forgotten.Susie Bateson
April 25, 2023 8:01 pm
Our thoughts and condolences to the O’Dowd family on the passing of Dot.
April 25, 2023 4:50 pm
To Leanne, Peter, John, Steven, Cathie, Lisa, Parners and families.
Thinking of you all on the sad loss of Dot.
Dot was a Mother figure to me in many ways over the years. Always a listening ear, caring ways and great values. She has left many fond memories our family will hold dearly.
Reunited with Bill and family members gone before her.
Sincere Sympathy
Love from Betty (Bevin dec) and families.April 25, 2023 2:33 pm
Rest in Peace Dear Dot, kindest thoughts to your family.
The Simmons Family.April 25, 2023 10:51 am
To all of Dot’s family, please accept my deepest sympathy.
April 25, 2023 7:54 am
Leanne, Peter, John, Steven and Cathie, our thoughts and sincere condolences are sent to you all on the passing of your loving mother Dorothy.
Shellie & Brett Harty
& familyApril 25, 2023 7:37 am
To all of the family we wish you our deepest sympathy Dot was a truly wonderful
Mum grandmother mother in-law , and a very trustworthy friend .her phone calls To me over the years we’re both invaluable and loving Will miss you Dot love from Pauline Day xxxxApril 24, 2023 9:45 pm
Our dear Auntie Dot. You will be missed by so many family and friends. I have never forgotten how Mum looked forward to your visits before she lost her battle with cancer. You brought her so much peace. It's your turn to rest with Uncle Bill. Love to all the families and friends. Rosie Egan-Philipson (O'Dowd) ❤❤
April 24, 2023 9:11 pm
Deepest sympathy to Stephen, Jill, Ruby, Bella and the extended O’Dowd family. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Love Claire, Tim, Audrey, Stella & Louis FoleyApril 24, 2023 8:43 pm
My condolences to you Leanne and all the family. A lovely caring lady that was always so thoughtful. RIP
April 24, 2023 6:45 pm
Today we reflect on what a wonderful, kind and generous person Dot was. Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Rest in peace Dot.
John Maureen, Chris, Shane and Jennifer AdamsApril 24, 2023 4:20 pm
Thank you Leanne for letting me know my dear friend Dorothy had passed away. Our friendship goes back to our school days, included wonderful holidays in our school years and I was honoured to accept your invitation to be your bridesmaid when you married Bill.
Dorothy you were a wonderful friend, as we always kept in touch by phone. I will miss you very much, but always remember our wonderful friendship. I'm upset that I can't be there in person for your farewell but will be watching from Swan Hill.
Rest in Peace dear Dorothy,
Love Margaret BradleyApril 24, 2023 2:53 pm
Deepest sympathy and love to all the family "sleep well Dot"Molly and family
April 24, 2023 1:07 pm
Leanne Peter John Stephen and Cathie and families deepest sympathies on.the death of your mother a true friend of the Coxons Ken Janice russ ell and Tracy rip Dot
April 24, 2023 10:36 am
Dear Leanne Peter John Steven Cathie & all your loved one’s. It is sad time for you. I am sorry to hear of Dot passing , such a strong and loving friend. Travel into arms of the lord you loved & rest with Bill. Your good deeds are done Dot. Thank you
Nola Garner & Family
April 23, 2023 10:07 pm
So sorry to hear - Dot was such a kind and beautiful lady - Thinking of you all at this sad time ❤️
Love Majella & Michael, Josh & Rach, Gemma & BenApril 23, 2023 9:37 pm
Deepest sympathy to Dot’s family at this sad time, what a lovely lady she was, always happy to have a chat . Thinking of you all, love to you Leanne, Cathie and families. From Frankie Boylan and Judy
April 23, 2023 9:08 pm
Dear Dot
I will miss our phone calls and taking you up the street to do your errands.
My Deepest Sympathy to your Family.
Rest in peace my dear friend, Love ShirleyApril 23, 2023 9:01 pm
Deepest sympathy to all the families of one of my dearest friends, who is now with Our Lord "She has not gone , she hasn't travelled far just into God's beautiful garden,and left the door ajar " Love and blessings 🙏
April 23, 2023 6:58 pm
Deepest sympathy to all the family on the loss of your mum,grandmother,and great grandmother,Dot was a much respected and loved family member Rest in peace Dot 😘
April 23, 2023 4:34 pm
Deepest sympathy to Dorothy's family thinking of you all at this sad time. Valerie and Frank.
April 23, 2023 4:20 pm
Dear Dot, you were a wonderful neighbour to the Mulder’s for many years and a great support to Nell and Bill .My deepest condolences to Leanne, Peter, John, Stephen,Kathy and their families . You will be sadly missed . Bev Mulder
April 23, 2023 3:15 pm
Leanne, Peter, John, Steven and Cathie, our thoughts and sincere condolences are sent to you all on the passing of your loving mother Dorothy.
A longtime friend to us all.
Margaret Retford and familyApril 23, 2023 3:05 pm
My deepest sympathy and love to Dorothy's family. She was very special to me for over 60 years. Thank you, Leanne, for letting me know. Could you get in touch with me again when you have time? I will be thinking of you all on Friday.
Love, Dot GleesonApril 23, 2023 2:14 pm
Leanne, Peter, John, Steven, Cathy and extended family. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you at this sad time. Dot was more than a Mum, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister, Aunty and friend to many. She was loved and respected. She was loved and cherished by her whole family. Aunty Dot you will be sadly missed.
April 23, 2023 12:34 pm
This world needs more people like you Dot,
You were there for my family when we needed someone to step in and lead us through the worst time in our life when we lost little John and you and Bill were amazing we will never forget that, a true friend to each one of us. So glad l got to talk to you a little while ago in a shop and we caught up with everything .
Our memories will last forever ❤️
Sincere condolences to all your family RIP DotApril 23, 2023 11:53 am
Deepest sympathy to Stephen and Family and extended families Dot will be sadly missed by all a lovely lady RIP Dot
April 23, 2023 10:22 am
Sending love and thinking of you all , rest in peace Aunty Dot
April 23, 2023 8:55 am
Leanne,Peter.John,Steven & Kathy & Families, My thoughts are with you all on the Passing of Dot. Always a friendly smile & Chat when we catch up. Memories are yours to keep. Love Terri.
April 23, 2023 8:17 am
Dot, you were such a special friend to me and our family over the years. I am heart-broken. Dearly loved friend of Pat and Shirley Bonner (both dec). She was like a Godmother to me. I'll miss our phone calls, letters and cards. Rest in peace Dot. Reunited with Bill. Deepest sympathy to her family. Love you always. Alison & John xx
April 22, 2023 9:40 pm
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time a lovely lady who will be missed by her beautiful family RiP Dot
April 22, 2023 9:23 pm