Thelma Florence Dooley was born on 8th February, 1930 and passed away on 15th September, 2023.
P.S.M. & O.A.M.
Aged 93 years. Late of Meilene Aged Care, Kalkie and formerly of Maryborough Street, Walkervale, Bundaberg. Passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on September 15th, 2023.
Thelma was the loving wife of Joseph Claude Dooley (deceased) and previously of William Albert Gardner (deceased).
Dearly loved mother & mother-in-law of Timothy & Merril Gardner,
Jane & John Ross, Christopher & Edith Dooley, Peter Dooley, Alan Dooley,
Beth & Ian Macdonald, Margaret Dooley & Gary Webster, and James Dooley & Maryanne Williams, and also a loving Matriarch to Judy, Joan and Andrea.
Loving Grandmother of Adam & Amber, Kylie & Shane, Becci & Sonny, Simon & Emma-Lee, Crystal and Noi, Brad & Jessica and Kate, Jason, Troy & Steph, Simone & Rhett and Cain, Katherine, Aleesha & Jason, Fiona & Thom,
Lachlan and Will, Chris & Carla, Andrew and Caroline & Tony.
Loving Great Grandmother of Fern and Georgia & Olivia, Alexis, Theo & Griffin, Maisie & Flora, Ottie, Carmen, Norma, Bailey, Emily, Tex and Thomas.
“Forever In Our Hearts”
Relatives and friends of Thelma and her family are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral Service to be held at the Christ Church, Anglican Church, Maryborough Street, Bundaberg on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 at 11.00am.
To Beth and Ian and Families
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Memories will always last a lifetime. Thinking of you both at this sad time. Love John and Pam Baldwin
Thelma was one of the best nurses in the Bundaberg district. I worked with her at the Base in the 80’s.
For that beautiful smile she possessed, she was able to win over even the toughest CEO.
So sorry to hear of her passing. I will always remember Thelma as a person who always thought of others less fortunate than herself.
Thinking of Alan at this time. Regards Glennis Goodman.
To all of Thelma families thinking of everyone at this sad time our sincere sympathy. Beautiful memories of Thelie at the Base Hosp. Mary & Athol Peckett
Thinking of the family with the passing of dear Thelma whom I worked with at Community Health. A beautiful caring lady
Dear Thelly.
What a legend, one, who is so loved by many of us who have been fortunate to cross your path. You were always kind and compassionate to everyone. Your beautiful smile was so warm and comforting. I first met you in the very early days of The Blue Nurses home care way back in the sixties when you and Edna Stokes provided care for my mum Doreen White. Your sense of humour and (Yes) devilment provided many laughs among your patients.
To all in the Gardiner and Dooley families our deepest sympathies at the loss of someone so precious. May happy memories provide you with comfort during this sad time.
Elaine and Bruce Jensen.
first knew Thelly as Sister Gardiner and then worked in the office next door when she was in health. Well respected and loved by clients and staff. Sympathy to all families.
I also worked with Thellie in Community Health at Bundaberg Hospital. She is remembered with fondness and the greatest respect for her caring and giving nature both professionally and personally. Sending my thoughts to her family at this sad time.
Sincere condolences to John and Jane and all their families. Thelma was a breath of fresh air loved her visits to the salon, we solved the world. She will always be fondly remembered by the lives she has touched. Much love to you all❤️
Thankyou Pam and John for your kind words and support We do have lots of fond memories and formed bonds with Thelma and her family.
Rest in peace Thelma Florence Dooley. You certainly made this world a better place.
Thinking of you and your beautiful family today DDC&L
Our best wishes for Margie & her family & extended family. When Claude started courting Thel, it came with a stamp of approval from my protective parents, who knew Thel & always had Margie’s best interests at heart. To join the Dooley clan was no small feat & Thel, as always, took in her stride. Her passing, whilst years apart, was 2 weeks before Claude. A great team.
Dear Maree,
Thank you kindly for your condolences and lovely memories of Thelma. And thank you for your kindness towards Thelie on all those occasions that you cared for her in your salon and in the pharmacy.
We hope you are recovering well from surgery. Looking forward to chatting in the future.
God bless you and keep you.
John & Jane