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John F. Tierney Funeral Home
219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040
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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
John F. Tierney Funeral Home
219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
12
Burial
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
East Cemetery
220 E. Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040
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John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Inc.Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.
Gary Dowling Obituary
Gary enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1972 and retired in 2011 as a Senior Master Sargeant.
He leaves behind his wife Cheryl, his sons Gary Dowling and his wife Misty, and Bryan Dowling; grandchildren Gage and Casey Dowling, Peter Rommel, Chase Hartley Dowling, Breanna Dowling, and Madeleine Dowling; great-granddaughter Montana Dowling; his sisters Joanie Grande and Kathy Dowling, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 W. Center Street in Manchester from 9-11 a.m. with a funeral home service immediately following. Burial with military honors will be held at East Cemetery.
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Ashley Pare
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Uncle Gary I'm going to miss you so much.. I remember always going to your house and sitting with you and having our long conversations .. Just wanted to say love you and see you in heaven and to the family I'm extremely sorry for your loss .. big hugs go to auntie Cheryl I love you more Tell Uncle Tom and Uncle Vic..Erik..and Grandma Mary .. along with many others I said hello .. and see you again in the afterlife really gonna miss you ... It's funny because all three uncles had a nickname for me.. Uncle Vic was ashtray..uncle Tom was mash potatoes .. and you .. you would always give me a hug and tell me I'm beautiful.. and would say " my ashes how the heck are ya".. And give me the biggest hug .. definitely going to miss that .. I remember when you took me in the room upstairs and showed me your whole beetle collection And you would always talk about being in the Air Force .. And I would always listen to you because I love you
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Upcoming Events
Mar
12
Calling hours
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
John F. Tierney Funeral Home
219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
12
Service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
John F. Tierney Funeral Home
219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
12
Burial
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
East Cemetery
220 E. Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Inc.Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.