Carolyn A. Dooley

Carolyn A. Dooley, of Horsham, PA, passed away peacefully on May 9,

2026, surrounded by the loving family she cherished so deeply. She was

the beloved wife of Thomas J. Dooley, with whom she shared 56 wonderful

years of marriage before his passing in 2013.

Born in Philadelphia, Carol was the daughter of the late Lawrence and

Mary Martin. Carol was the middle child with siblings Mary Jane and

Lawrence.

Carol lived her life with energy, faith, and humor. After graduating from

Nazareth Academy High School, she attended Misericordia School of

Nursing, where she earned her RN degree and began her career as an

operating room nurse. It was at Nazareth Hospital that she met the love of

her life, Tom. Together they built a home filled with love, laughter, and

devotion as they raised six children. Though she cherished her years

working at Nazareth hospital, Carol always said her favorite and most

rewarding role was being a mother.

Carol rarely sat still. She loved keeping busy in the kitchen baking cookies

and making her famous jelly roll. Whether cheering from the sidelines at

her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events or enjoying bowling, golf,

ice skating, billiards, sewing, long walks, and volunteering through her

church, she embraced life with enthusiasm. Her Catholic faith was the

cornerstone of her life, and her Rosary was never far from her.

She will be remembered not only for her devotion to family and faith, but

also for her warm smile, infectious laugh, and quick wit. Her sharp sarcasm

and playful sense of humor kept everyone on their toes and laughing until

the very end.

Carol is survived by her children: Patricia Morgan (Michael), Michael

(Cheryl), Donna Mangiaruga (Frank), Mark (Anne), and Andrew. She was

preceded in death by her son, Thomas (Annette). She was a proud and

loving MomMom to 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, all of

whom brought her endless joy.

Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Monday, May 18,

2026, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m.

in St. John Bosco Church, 215 E. County Line Road, Hatboro, Pa 19040. Her interment will

be private.

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