Marilyn Catherine (Butler) Dooley

Born November 13, 1952 in Wall Township, NJ
Passed November 15, 2024 in Melbourne, Florida

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marilyn Catherine (Butler) Dooley on November 15, 2024. Born on November 13, 1952, in Wall Township, NJ. Marilyn devoted her life to her Faith in Jesus Christ, Family, and Friends, while bravely facing a long battle with cancer. Her life was full of love, laughter and countless memories that will be treasured forever.

She is survived by her beloved son, Robert Matthew Dooley, and daughter-in-law, Kimberly Anne (Sanford) Dooley; her treasured granddaughters, Emma Grace Dooley and Isabella Faith Dooley; and her devoted sister, Patricia Mary Butler.

For 18 years, she was the proud owner of Telco Management Group, a testament to her hard work and dedication. Beyond her professional achievements, Marilyn’s true passion lay in creating beautiful quilts, each stitch reflecting her kindness, compassion, and generous spirit.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Marilyn’s life during the viewing hours at Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home at 1010 Palmetto Ave, Melbourne, FL, 32901 on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Friends and family are welcome to participate in saying the Rosary for Marilyn at 6:30 PM. A final viewing will be held prior to the Funeral Mass, starting at 10:30 AM, with the Mass beginning at 11:00 AM. The service will be held at The Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 3050 North Highway A1A, Indialantic, FL 32903, followed by the procession to St. Joseph Chapel and Cemetery, 1422 Miller Street, Palm Bay, FL 32905.

Marilyn will be remembered for her warmth and the love she shared with everyone around her. She touched many lives and will be dearly missed. May she rest in eternal peace, reunited with her firstborn son, Matthew Dooley, mother Marjorie Elizabeth (Tully) Butler, and father, Matthew John Butler.

In lieu of flowers:
1. Tunnel to Towers: https://t2t.org
In honor of her father, Lt. Matthew J. Butler, who served in the Burma theater of WWII.
2. Paul Stefan Foundation, founded through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Marilyn’s favorite devotion): https://www.paulstefanhome.org
In honor of her firstborn son, Matthew Dooley (4/10/79 – 4/11/79).

9 entries.

Pam Corey from Chloe, WV wrote on November 20, 2024:

Marilyn and Patty were my cousins growing up, but they were also my spirit sisters. They took in a shy cousin who had no idea how to act with other people her age, and treated me just like they treated each other, with love, respect, joy, teasing, playfully letting me know it was ok to be "not perfect" and to run in the woods and find wonderous critters living there or growing there and in the gardens. Marilyn was always the practical one of the three of us, but also had a great way of just making little things fun. She never stopped being a cheer leader. I am so grateful she was in my life. Long distance hugs to all of you who knew and loved Marilyn. Pam Corey

Patty Butler from Melbourne wrote on November 20, 2024:

My dearest sister and best friend , Until we meet again ! I look forward having fun together with you , the angels in heaven , and experiencing the joy of seeing the Holy Face of Jesus with you. I miss you already… All my love , and thru eternity, Patty

MARILYN M SANFORD from Palm Bay wrote on November 20, 2024:

Marilyn Dooley was an intelligent, competent woman who, as a virtual single mother, built a successful business while raising an amazing son (who later became my son-in-law). I am fortunate that I got to know her, and was able to interact with her at family gatherings. She will be sorely missed. My sympathies to Rob and Kim.

Marilyn Sanford from Palm Bay wrote on November 20, 2024:

My deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. She was a remarkable woman.

Linda Stancil from Canton wrote on November 19, 2024:

Many wonderful memories.

Bonnie and Greg Willey from Marietta, Ga wrote on November 19, 2024:

Rob, Kim, Izzy, Emma and Patty, Greg and I are so sorry for your loss. You all know how I felt about Marilyn, she was my best friend for 27 years. Our relationship began when she and Rob moved next door to us. We had good times camping, weekly dinners with our neighbors in our cul-de-sac, I'd sleepover at her house and we'd shop on QVC half the night and so much more. Greg was always fixing things at her house and when we all went someplace together, she always joked that he had two wives. I m very blessed that I got to spend some of her last days with her. Greg and I both will miss her, but she is now with our Lord and Savior and not in pain anymore.

MARILYN M SANFORD from Palm Bay wrote on November 19, 2024:

Marilyn Dooley was an intelligent and dynamic woman. As a single mother she raised an amazing young man, Robert Dooley, who I am pleased to call my son-in-law. She also built a successful business, a goal many women found it difficult to do in that era ( being one of them). I am fortunate I had the opportunity to get to know her and have several interesting discussions at family gatherings. She will be sorely missed by all her family and friends. My sympathies to her son Rob and daughter-in-law Kimberly Dooley.

Nannette Powell from Indian Harbour Beach wrote on November 19, 2024:

We will miss Marilyn’s spunk and humor while visiting our office, as well as the excitement she exhibited when showing us her beautiful quilts! Heaven rejoices as another angel returns home!

Kimberly Dooley from Indian Harbour Beach wrote on November 19, 2024:

In loving memory of a wonderful mother-in-law, whose kindness and warmth touched me so deeply. Mumma, you will be dearly missed and forever cherished in my heart.