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Raymond (Ray) Dooley

Raymond (Ray) Dooley

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The death has occurred of Raymond (Ray) Dooley

Oranmore, Galway / Shantalla, Galway

Oranmore and formerly of Ashe Road, Shantalla

On Saturday, November 1st, 2025, Ray completed his life’s journey unexpectedly. Predeceased by his parents Winifred and Michael, brother Ollie and Ollie’s infant daughter Gráinne. Deeply mourned by his dearly loved daughter Emma, son-in-law Peter, brothers Ger and Frank, sisters Carmel and Sheila, sisters-in-law Martha, Susan and Breda and brothers-in-law Tom and Dennis. Ray will be sadly missed also by his nephews Kevin, Barry, Niall, Stephen, Conor and Fearghal, nieces Jaimee, Avril, Shauna, Ruth, Cara and Sorcha, by the extended Dooley and Fox family, neighbours and friends. He will be fondly remembered by all.

"There's a Starman

waiting in the sky

He'd like to come and meet us

But he thinks he'd blow our minds

'Cause he knows it's all worthwhile"

Funeral Arrangements

Friday, 7th November 2025

Reposing at the O’ Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue (H91V1K8) from 5.30pm to 7.00pm.

Saturday, 8th November 2025.

Arriving at Shannon Crematorium in advance of a Committal Service therein at 12 noon. Live streaming link https://shannoncrematorium.com/ Password GRD8

Book of Condolence: If you would like to leave a message of sympathy or share a memory with Emma and the family, please find the online book of condolence below.

Family flowers only. Donations, if preferred, to Madra.

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Donations in lieu of flowers to MADRA - Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue and Adoption in Memory of Raymond (Ray) Dooley