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MARILYN DOORLEY Obituary
DOORLEY, MARILYN JOAN (NEE DONNELLY) 63 - of Wakefield, RI, and Pompano Beach, FL, formerly of Brigantine, passed away on July 9, 2010 in Miami, Florida after a lengthy illness. She was born in Atlantic City on February 15, 1947, graduated Holy Spirit High School Class of 1965 and moved to Rhode Island In 1970. She was predeceased by parents Michael and Anna Marie (McCourt) Donnelly. She is survived and will be sorely missed by her husband Joseph Doorley, former mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, her sisters Jeanne Hayes (Tom) of Pittsgrove Twp., Kathleen Dierwechter of Galloway Twp., Patricia McCarthy (Jim) of Mullica Twp., nieces Heather Hayes (Jennifer), Meghan Hack (Tim), Allison McCarthy, and nephews Sean McCarthy (Jennifer) and Ryan McCarthy (Daniela), and her great niece and ladybug soulmate Danica. She is also survived by her husband's children Joe (Jane). Michael, Dennis, Brian, Carlene and Patty, and nine step-grandchildren, all of Rhode Island. Marilyn lived a full life on her own terms. Marilyn built submarines for several years at Electric Boat In Groton, Connecticut during which time she overcame a bout with breast cancer. She worked as a union flagger in the state of Rhode Island until being struck by a drunk driver while on the job in November 2004. Over the past two years, Marilyn battled leukemia and a reoccurrence of breast cancer. Through Iife's celebrations and challenges, Marilyn remained spirited and caring. Marilyn will be forever remembered for her kind heart and overwhelming generosity. She loved spending lime at the beach, enjoyed giggling while watching Two and a Half Men and Golden Girls, and was an amazing cook. In Marilyn's own words, "My husband, sisters, and their families have always been the most important things in my life. If anyone asks how I want to be remembered, let them know I'm dancing again!" Funeral Services will be held in Rhode Island at Christ King Church, Rt. 138, Kingston, RI on July 24, 2010.
Memories and Condolences
for MARILYN DOORLEY
Rosemarie Giusti
July 9, 2019
May you be resting with the Angels . A true Angel yourself.
Mary Ann Mullen
July 30, 2010
Fond memories of a kind and generous classmate - HSHS '65. Rest in peace dear
lady.
Sharon Ambrosino
July 27, 2010
Joe,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Vanasse
July 27, 2010
We thank you, Father, for this woman who was so dear to us. We thank you for her friendship and her boundless love. We pray that nothing of her life will be lost but that everything in her which was great will continue to mean much to us and will evidence itself in the lives of her family.
Irene Gelardi
July 27, 2010
Dear Joe, my sincere condolences on the death of Marilyn. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this difficult time. Irene
Gelardi
Vincent Cianci, Jr.
July 26, 2010
Dear Joe,
I want to extend my condolences to you and your family. I was sad to hear of your loss. Marilyn was a wonderful woman. I have fond memories of the good deeds she has done through the years for her family and the entire community. Im sorry I was unable to attend. I was in NY. I would like very much to see you in the near future.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Former Mayor of Providence
Vincent "Buddy" Cianci, Jr.
Mary Ann Mazzone
July 26, 2010
Dear Mr. Doorley,
I want to express my sincere sympathy for your loss of Marilyn. The guest book entries from people who met and knew her are a beautiful testament. You will be in my thoughts and prayers, I wish I could have met you on your visit. Brian told me that the service was beautiful and that he was very impressed with Fr. Creedon's sermon. I attend daily mass at the Chapel at URI, and I know the wonderful sermons that Fr. Creedon delivers. God bless you, and enjoy your visit in RI with your family.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Mazzone
A good friend of Brian's
July 24, 2010
Dear Joe and family, I met Marilyn briefly at physical therapy with my granddaughter who has cerebral palsy, and Danielle was in need of a special pillow for her wheelchair. Marilyn heard the conversation and offered to have a friend of hers make the special pillow for her. She made two, and I can only say what gratitude we felt. But from reading her guest book I can see she was a great person. I had the pleasure of having coffee with her one time and I shall always remember her in my prayers and thoughts. She was truly one of a kind. My sympathy to all of you. Rosemarie Giusti, Narragansett,RI
John O'Leary
July 23, 2010
Joe:
My condolences on the passing of Marilyn. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
July 23, 2010
Joe, Our prayers and thoughts are with you.We are very sorry for your loss. Mike and Kathy Kelly
Brendan Fogarty
July 23, 2010
Joe,
My wife Kathy and I were so sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. She was such a great person. When my daughter Lauren was born almost 13 years ago, Marilyn collected money from all of the flaggers on the Main Street project and went out and bought some beautiful “girlie” outfits as a gift. It was very thoughtful and touching. But what really floored me was that at the bottom of the gift bag was a separate gift with boyish wrapping paper. Marilyn said that the last gift was for my son Brendan, Jr. who was 4 years old at the time. She whispered to me that no child should ever be left out. It brought a tear to my eye then and it does again today. God bless Marilyn and may she rest in peace.
Brendan and Kathy Fogarty
Joanne Naumann
July 23, 2010
Joe,
I'm so sorry to hear about Marilyn's death. She was a good friend and always had my back when I first started flagging. I know there will be a big empty spot in many lives and hearts with her passing.
Ruth Brown
July 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. We have lost a wonderful, caring and kind person. She touched so many lives in her special way. God Bless
Joan Lombardi
July 22, 2010
Joe I'm so sorry to hear about Marilyn.Our thoughts are with you and her family.She touch so many people lives with her kindness she was was loved my all. Love Joan Lombardi.
J.Joseph Garrahy
July 22, 2010
Joe , Margherite and I were sorry to learn that Marilyn has passed on.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Joe Garrahy
Jim Gallo
July 22, 2010
Joe, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My mother always says what great friends the two of you were to her in Florida. I am sure she will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
mary geary
July 22, 2010
Dear Joe,
I'm so sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing. As the old Irish blessing says, May she sit tonight at the right hand of God. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Paul Hicks
July 22, 2010
Joe: So sorry to hear of the passing of Marilyn. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Anthony Armao
July 22, 2010
Joe:
Nothing is harder than losing someone you love. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Anthony
John LaBelle
July 21, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing, our prayers go out to the family. Love John and Cheryl LaBelle
Barbara Bowen-Stanley
July 17, 2010
Thoughts of Holy Spirit High School days with Marilyn bring joyful remembrance of her vibrancy. She and her family are in my prayers. It sounds like she was blessed, and a blessing, in spite of affliction.
Eddie Kline
July 16, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Janice LaFlam
July 15, 2010
I cannot think of my childhood without thinking of my dear friends and blood-sisters, the Donnelly girls. Marilyn will be held high in all our hearts; remembered for her sense of humor, her loyalty as a friend, and a wonderful daughter to her mother.
To you, Marilyn, you were a rebel in your own right...and had the courage to express it! Tell the Lord, I'm not ready for Kathleen Michael or Patty to go yet...I still need time to play with them!
I'm so sorry girls, for this most sad day. I am with you in spirit and will keep you in my prayers.
I love you.
Genuinely,
Janice Kerr LaFlam
William Kerr
July 15, 2010
I am so saddened to hear of Marilyn's passing.When I think of my childhood on 10th St.,Marilyn will always bring a smile to my face!My thoughts and prayers are with You All.
God Bless,
Billy Kerr
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