Book of Memories for Raymond E. Dowling

Condolence From Robert Crowley

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:30:23 EDT

Joanne and family It is with a very heart to hear the news of Rays passing. I have many fond memories of the story telling from our adult cousins and the trips to Worcester and Naugatuck. I was fortunate to have Ray as my Godfather which always involved a book every Christmas from him under the tree. Oh how Mom loved her cousin Raymond and you Joanne along with the close cousin relationship they all shared. Now he is at peace and with Mom. God Bless you all. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Dowling family. Robert C. Crowley

Condolence From Cindy Burns

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:13:42 EDT

JoAnne, I'm very sorry to hear about your husband, my condolences to you and your family. Cindy Burns (QFS)

Condolence From John & Marilyn Crowley

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 10:53:12 EDT

Dear Joanne, My grandmother Helen (Daly) Meyer was so proud of all in the Daly/Dowling Family, and Ray was a Special person who was a "true gentleman" as mentioned by others. He leaves an enviable legacy for his children, and his legacy as a pillar in the Naugatuck Community. I'm sure my mother Janet (Meyer) Crowley welcomed Ray with open arms in Heaven! They had many good times when Ray visited Worcester, MA! Peace to you and your Family, Marilyn & John Crowley Shrewsbury, MA

Condolence From FRED COUGHLAN

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:45:19 EDT

SORRY TO READ ABOUT RAY; HE AND I WERE BOTH AT TCC IN 1951, ALONG WITH JIM VANASS, FRAN SCHAEFER, DON GALLUCCI, RIGER FLOYD ETC. FROM NAUGATUCK. AT A YOUNG AGE YOU COULD SEE HE HAD WHAT IT TAKES TO DO WELL AS A FAMILY MAN AND IN THE NAUGY VALLEY. I WILL PRAY FOR HIM AND YOUR FAMILY AT MASS THIS SUNDAY. IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO KNOW HIM....FRED COUGHLAN

Condolence From Sandra Hohlfeld

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:31:21 EDT

Dear Joanne, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sending love and hugs to you.

Memorial Candle lit by Brian Kennedy

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 14:29:48 EDT

Brian Kennedy

Condolence From Ellen Smith

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 11:30:12 EDT

Joanne, Ray, Tommy, Jennifer and Judy. My heartfelt thoughts are with you all at this time. Very sad to hear of Ray's passing. I'll always remember him as the kind, loving and gentle man that he was. Love and hugs being sent to you all !

Condolence From Ellen Smith

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 11:28:21 EDT

Condolence From Ruth Rupani

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 11:05:27 EDT

Dear Joanne and family, I am so sorry to hear about your husband and father. I only met him a couple of times at your home when I and the rest of the church choir sang Christmas carols. He was very open and made us feel at home. Your are all in my thoughts and prayers. Ruth Rupani, Former St. Francis Choir member

Condolence From John Proctor

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 10:41:53 EDT

I was the Superintendent of Schools in Region 16 (Prospect and Beacon Falls) and I worked closely with Ray as our Beacon Falls' students attended Naugatuck High School. Ray was helpful to me as Region 16 was my first superintendency. He made certain our students were treated like Naugatuck students were. We often met at CAPSS meetings and conferences. Ray was well respected by all of us in the field. It was always a pleasure talking to him. I remember his daughter playing tennis against my daughter in the NVL.

Condolence From cynthia nardella

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 10:52:53 EDT

Ray was a kind and beautiful person. I always felt the young people in Naugatuck were so fortunate to have him to lead and care about them even as a teen in the 60's. I have never forgotten what an example he was.

Condolence From Fran Serratore

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 07:53:38 EDT

Ray Dowling hired me right out of college as a PE Instructor and basketball coach at Hillside Middle School in 1970. Ray was not only an outstanding superintendent of schools, but a truly kind and caring human being. His style and temperament was great inspiration to me and other administrators in Naugatuck and everyone who had the privilege to know him. My condolences to his family on the loss of this truly wonderful man.

Condolence From Bob Phillips

Sat, 03 Jun 2017 19:43:36 EDT

Dear Joanne and Family, Nancy and I extend our condolences and prayers on the passing of your dear husband Ray. I appreciated the opportunity to reconnect with him a year ago when we reminisced about days past. He will be missed by his many friends and associates. Bob Phillips, Wethersfield, CT

Photo shared: Ray Dowling Photo3.jpg

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 12:03:14 EDT