Photo courtesy of David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home - Bath
Sep 14, 1952 - Oct 15, 2010
My deepest sympathies to Paula and family in your recent loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. Time will heal your loss.
Edie Bailey
October 25, 2010 | Woolwich, ME
When I meant him I was still in high school. He become a very dear friend to our family over the years. His laugh and smile was something contagious. That I have never forgot. He never let his illness stop him! Paula took such good care of him and provided a wonderful life for him. Our thoughts will be with him and you (Paula) Please stay in touch. We are all here for you always!!!!! Love and prayers Elaine,Scott,& Tyler ~~ ox
Elaine & Scott & Tyler Schmitz
October 22, 2010 | Pleasant Hill, IA
Jim was a kind & gentle man who always seemed positive despite the chronic illness that had been dealt to him, and Paula was the most supportive & caring, wife that anyone man could ever hope for. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Paula and family. Please call on us if there is anything we can do for you.
Linda & Jeff Gray, Yarmouth, Maine
October 21, 2010
prays and thoughts are with you
October 21, 2010 | ME
Jim showed much courage in facing his illness. I am certain it was not easy for him, but I never saw him without a smile. I pray we are all so brave. My very best to Paula who also must have had a very challenging time but stood by Jim with such grace and kindness.
Maggie McPhersun
October 21, 2010 | Brunswick, ME
Jim was an inspiration..always positive, upbeat and ready to laugh. Spending time with him always brightened my day. Good thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.
Mary Freeman
October 20, 2010 | West Bath, ME
Flew with Jim in VP-26. He had a great sense of humor and always a positive attitude. He will be missed. Fair winds and following seas.
Dave Venner USNRET
October 20, 2010 | Richmond, ME
Phippsburg – James R. Dooley Jr., 58 of Phippsburg died Friday October 15, 2010 at the Togas Veterans Hospital after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born in Tucson, Arizona on September 14, 1952 a son of USAF Master Chief James R. Sr. and Weda N. Dooley. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in O'Fallon, IL in 1972. After college Jim enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served 15 years doing what he loved most, flying in P3 aircraft as an Airborne Acoustic Analyst, listening for submarines during the Cold War. His duty stations included VP-31 at Moffett Field, CA; VP-26 at Brunswick, ME; and CPW-2 at Barber's Point, HI. He retired from active duty in 1988 due to his illness.Jim will be greatly missed by those who knew him for the loving, positive, adventurous, and courageous man that he was. He handled his illness with great dignity and grace. He was a man who loved the outdoors, skiing, photography, fly, tying and fishing, working with his hands, and a good bottle of wine. He loved his family, friends, pets, especially his dog, "Grandy"He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, Fleet Reserve Association, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.He was predeceased by his father, James R. Dooley, Sr.He is survived by his loving wife, Paula of Phippsburg; a daughter, Erin P. Middleton and her husband Daniel and 4 grandchildren, Lexi, Skyler, Patience and Phoebe of Dresden; mother, Weda N. Dooley of Mt. Home, Idaho; his twin, David M. Dooley of Phippsburg and his wife Gloria of Auburn; brother, Dennis R. Dooley and his wife Laura of Meridian, ID; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and one great nephew. A funeral service will be held 1:00pm Friday at David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath. followed by Military Honors at graveside in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Kennebec Tavern, 119 Commercial Street, Bath.Memorial contributions may be made in James's memory to Phippsburg Ambulance Service, c/o Phippsburg Fireman's Association, P.O. Box 83, Phippsburg 04562. Condolences may be expressed and
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