DOWLING, Raymond Patrick “Ray”
Born Thursday February 03, 1938. Passed away Sunday July 03, 2022.
Passed away peacefully at Barongarook Gardens.
Dearly loved son of Jack and Mary (both dec). Loved brother and brother in-law of Lorraine (dec), Joan and John Spence, Bernadette Goudge, Patricia and Rex (dec) Sutton, Janice and Frank (dec) Garner, Julie and Graeme Stewart and Pam and Denis Chambers. Much loved Uncle and great Uncle.
Rest peacefully
Funeral notice
Wednesday July 13, 2022
The Funeral of Raymond Patrick “Ray” Dowling will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 commencing at 1.30 p.m.
In accordance with Ray’s wishes a private cremation will be held.
Tributes
Leave a tributeTo Janice Frank (dec) Leigh Damian & their Family’s I like to think of Ray with fondness & l remember him happily dancing with sister Joan in the 50’s & 60’s they were expert’s,. I was unable to attend Ray’s funeral. Thinking of you at this sad time. 🍀🙏⭐️From Nola Garner & Family
July 15, 2022 2:26 pm
RIP Ray , I’m sure you’re In a better place these days, just looking down on us all 😎 🏇🏽.. my condolences to all those who have a void that Ray used to fill 🙏💞.
July 09, 2022 11:17 pm
Rest in peace Uncle Ray. You were a very unique, quirky man who loved all his family. I will never forget the way you "danced" with the cockatoo "cocky" in the backyard at Nana and Poppa's. Your hillarious laughter with your sisters on Christmas day lunches after a few beers! I hope there are enough rubber bands in heaven to keep your socks up. Lots of love from Angie, Danny, Harry and Charlie xoxo
July 09, 2022 5:22 pm
R I P ray you will be sadly missed, my condolences go out to the family 🌹⚘♥️🍻
July 09, 2022 11:15 am
R I P Ray sadly missed and my condolences go out to his family , you kept us busy when it came to cleaning your room but enjoyed always help in every way 🍻👍♥️
July 09, 2022 11:11 am
Dear Jenny, Julie and families.
Our deepest sympathy on Ray’s death. I met him when my mum was in Barongarook Gardens and he proudly talked about you all. He was a lovely man.
Maree and Dom Lamanna.July 08, 2022 9:26 pm
Deepest sympathy to Ray’s family. I have very fond memories of Ray from our dancing days, him teaching me dances as a young girl, both making mistakes with the steps and standing on each other’s toes or going the wrong direction and ending up full of laughter as a result!! Always a true gentleman and wonderfully kind. Keep dancing up there Ray. Rest In Peace.
Jess Casey
David & Christine CaseyJuly 08, 2022 5:28 pm
Dear Bernadette and
Family
And all members of
the Dowling Family
Thinking of you all
at this sad time.
Margaret Fleming
(Nee Costello)⚘💐July 08, 2022 3:10 pm
Our sincere sympathy to Ray’s family. We will always remember him with great fondness for his kindness and humour.
He loved dancing to our music and we loved watching him dance. Say a big Hello to Frank for us, Ray. Rest In Peace.
Bill Simmonds (sax) and Judy Comley (keyboard)July 08, 2022 12:37 pm
As family stories and laughs were and are always shared, with and amongst. Ray, you introduced me to minties, the mail run on school holidays, overseas travel stories, your delight for sweets and more. You laughed and tolerated us teasing kids and encouraged us. Fond memories and grateful. now RIP
Karen GoudgeJuly 07, 2022 6:53 am
our deepest sympathy to Ray's family, when delivering our mail at Kawarren mail nothing was a problem, he always had cheerful smile and Gooday if we were about when he came.
Rest in peace Ray
Keith & Maxine ArmisteadJuly 06, 2022 2:37 pm
Our sympathy and love to Ray’s family.
Ray always loved a joke and a funny yarn as he delivered the mail bags to the Gellibrand Store .
Ray was efficient and caring to all the people on his run.
You spoilt us all Ray.
May you Rest In Peace.
Richard,Bernadette,Andrea,Matthew,Joanne,Loretta and Carolyn Dawes.July 06, 2022 9:51 am
Deepest sympathy to Rays Family. Ray loved his music and dances and very rarely missed one of Franks Old Time Dances. Ray was a loyal kind person and will be sadly missed. Frank will be up there banging those drums and waiting for you say hi to frank for all of us.
July 05, 2022 8:02 pm
Deepest sympathy to Ray's family. Special Memories of the days when Ray was our postie and his love of music and dancing and the old days at the local dances. Say hi to Frank for us
Lyn and Maurie Oates, Dot Harburn and family.July 05, 2022 12:18 pm
Deepest Condolences to all the Family
Many Fond Memories Of happy days
May Heaven be filled with lots of Music & Dancing which I know you loved,🎶
Rest Peacefully Ray 🌹🌹
MajellaJuly 05, 2022 11:42 am
Deepest Sympathy to Dowling family. Ray was such a funny man. He loved his dancing & music. He was always ready for a laugh. I had not long gone to see him and we were still able to communicate and have a laugh. He even gave me an ice cream when we were in his room. The fridge always had a tub. Love always Gayle (Murfitt) Kelson
July 05, 2022 11:26 am