Fr. Francis Desmond (Des) Dooley

Fr. Des, I will always remember your kindness to me. You were a sincere kind person and always had time to listen, a chat & a cup of tea. May God give you eternal peace for all your kindness.

Sincere condolences to Fr. Des’s family on his passing. Fr. Des through his kindness and generosity of his time, made a huge contribution to our parish and and was the centre of our community during his time here. May Fr. Des Rest In Peace

Deepest Sympathy to the Dooley family on the death of Fr Des. A wonderful, kind compassionate man, always thinking of others, a good listener & friend, Rest in peace.Des.

Very sorry to hear of the death of Fr Des. He was a very kind person who gave me great support in a time of need. I am v grateful to him and was sorry I didn’t know in time to pay my respects at his funeral . Thanks Fr Des for your kind support - may you rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Fr Des. He was a very kind man, lovely to work with on the Parish Council in Baldoyle. He was committed to working with people who were experiencing challenges in their lives. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Sincere sympathy to the family of fr des a lovely priest

Deepest Sympathy to the Dooley family on the sad passing of Fr Des. May he rest in peace. I will miss our weekly chats in the Camino.

We are saddened at the passing of Fr Des. His care and compassion for his parishioners was evident to all who knew him. We will miss him and think of him often. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the family of Fr Des , we have fond memories of Fr Des in Rathdrum, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Our fondest memories of F R Dooley Was 40yrs this July in Rathdrum. He married us. He was a great man for calling to visit us and having time to chat and have a cupa. Deepest Sympathy to his Family. May you rest in peace Amen.

Sincere sympathy to all of Fr Des's family. He married us many years ago a good friend Rest in Peace Des. Mary & Eddie Rathdrum

Sincere condolences to Fr Des family have great memories of him when he was a priest in Rathdrum Rest in Peace Fr Des

Sincere sympathy to the Dooley family. Fr Des was a lovely priest.

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Fr Des we all have very fond memories of him when he was a priest in Rathdrum he was a gentleman, may he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Fr Des family great memories of him in Rathdrum Rest in Peace Fr Des

On behalf of our entire team from St James Camino in Enfield, please accept our deepest sympathies. Someone so special can never be forgotten. Thank you Fr. Des for your Big hart and support throughout the years. RIP Des.

Fr. Denis Laverty & St. James Camino Network

My condolences to the Dooley family on the death of Fr.Des. I knew him from his friendship with the Carroll family over many years. He was a very kind man. RIP

Deepest sympathy to the Dooley family on the sad passing of Father Des. May he Rest in Peace.

Deepest condolences to the Dooley Family. Knew Des during his time with us in Clondalkin. May he Rest in Eternal Peace in Heaven.

Condolences on Fr Des’s passing. He was a lovely man. He married us in Baldoyle and was such a warm, gentle and respectful person. May he rest in peace and always be remembered.

Fr Des and I were classmates in Maynooth 1959 -1963 and I was sorry to learn of his death so close to our Diamond Jubilee. I offered Mass for him here in Cappataggle Co. Galway this morning. Bp John Kirby (Retired bishop of Clonfert)

Fr Des RIP, Always remembered..........never forgotten.

Deepest sympathy to Fr Dooley family Mass offered for him

Deepest sympathy to Fr.Des family and friends.May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.Michael ,Rose,Patricia Flanagan.

Ordained together in Clonliffe Pentecost June 63 ..the day that Pope John XX111. Died …studied in Maynooth ..just short of our Diamond Jubilee..We will miss you Des!

Sincere condolences to the Dooley family. Fr.Des was a lifelong friend to our late father and a good friend to the family and he will be missed.

Fr Dooley was a valued member of our Council May he rest in peace Sympathy to his family Mass offered for him Dublin CPSMA Council Diocesan Education Secretariat

May Fr Des be rewarded for his great kindness to us always Tom and Maura Lally

May Fr Dooley rest in peace he was so good to our family when our parents were dying and at the time of our brothers tragic death Forever in our prayers Moynihan family Crumlin and Tralee

We are very saddened by the passing of Fr,Des . Sincere condolences to his family, We had the privilege of working with him on a lot of Parish work programs .He was fully aware and appreciated all of the great works carried out by all of the volunteers with him in our parish . Many very important decisions were made by Fr.Des during his tenure in Baldoyle . Fr.Des was a great listener and always offered his very best assistance to those in need . Rest in peace Fr . Des as your great work on earth is done . 🙏🙏

Déanann pobal Scoil Oilibhéir comhbhrón ó chroí le muintir an Ath. Des. Bhí sé i gcónaí an-tacúil linn. Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh aige agus ceol na nAingeal go gcloise sé.

I was saddened to hear of Fr Des’s passing. My sincere sympathy to the Dooley family and to his colleagues in the class ‘63, Clonliffe College. Sadly many of that class has passed away. May God be good to them all.

Sympathy to the Dooley family Fr Des was a great priest here in Rathdrum

With thanks to Fr Des for his kindness to the parish of Ringsend May he rest in peace

Sympathy to the Dooley family Fr Des was so good to our family in Galtymore Rd Drimnagh

RIP Fr Des May God reward you for all your work in Drimnagh parish

Happy memories of Fr Dooley as chaplain in Crumlin Joan Fox ex AE Crumlin Hospital

Deepest sympathy Fr Des was such a good priest and friend to us all in Baldoyle

So sorry to hear of Des death May he rest in peace

Condolences to Fr Des family and friends Since his ordination on June 2nd 1963 Fr Des was so good to all the School Communities in the parishes he served in he was so kind and generous with his time to the Primary and Post Primary Schools ,He was a wonderful caring priest to everyone especially to people who were in any need. May he rest in the peace of Christ Mass offered for him Sympathy from FrDan OConnor Declan Lawlor and staff Dublin Diocesan Education Secretariat

We are very sorry to hear the sad news of Fr Des’ passing. We had very happy times and lovely memories living beside him in Blackrock. He was a wonderful neighbour and friend. May he rest in peace.

Sorry to hear of Fr Desmond’s death. Remembering him fondly and pleasant evenings in Dun Laoghaire in Magdalens house.

So sorry to hear about Fr. Des. Sincere condolences to his dear family, he was such a kind person, and so respectful. May the Lord reward him for all his goodness in life. Rest in Peace Fr. Des.