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Amanda Young
November 19, 2008
Rosemary;
I was so sorry to hear about your mother. You spoke of her often, and I'm sad that I never got to meet her. I know that she is watching over your family, and will live on in your new daughter, who also shares her name. My condolences to you and your family.
Angela Wescott
November 4, 2008
Dearest Grace,
I can not bear to think of you being lost to all of us who love you, admire and respect you. Your love of family joined us together in a wonderful relationship that will live on for generations. You were a good friend to me and it wasn't long before I came to regard you as a daughter. Rosemary and Ricky became my grandchildren. There is no way to measure my love for them. From the very first, with your loving approval, they looked upon me as their Grammy-my special role in their lives forever more. As a united family we shared holidays, recitals, graduations, birtyhdays, weddings, births and many other good times. And now I have a new title, Great Grammy to Riely Grace Byrne. No one can ever take your place Grace. You will always be in our thoughts and hearts. You gave so much of yourself to us -a thank you is not enough for what you contributed to my family. May you rest in peace knowing Ricky and Rosemary, TJ and Riley are surrounded by love. We all love you, especially me. Grammy
Jarrod Mark Weaver
November 2, 2008
While I was never honored to meet your mother or Rosemary, I have met Ricky and TJ
All I can say is that while the world has lost a great friend and physician, you have suffered the greatest loss of all.
The heart has its own memory and I hope that in her memory you will discover the rich legacy she has left for you and find great comfort.
Denise Maietta
November 1, 2008
To all Dr. D's family,
I am so, so sorry for your loss and I share that loss with you. Dr. Dougherty was my doctor for 12 years and she is the reason I am not dead and that I remain living in my apartment and not in a nursing home today. She gave me the best in treatment, in compassion, in empathy, in care. She has not only been my doctor but my friend. She has shared all my medical concerns, and all the confidences of my heart. I eagerly looked forward to each visit with her because of that smile that didn't quit and included everyone. I never felt rushed with her, and I learned from her with each visit. I hope I can live up to the lessons she taught me. I couldn't write in this book before, because, until I went to the funeral today and sat in my wheelchair in the back. and was part of the service, I didn't believe she was dead. Now it has sunk in, and I know it, and I can just thank the Lord that she was my doctor and friend for 12 years and I will remember her and take her with me always throughout my life within my heart. Thank you for sharing her with all of us...... We love her..... Denise
Constance shaughnessy
November 1, 2008
Dear Rosemary and Ricky, so sorry for the sudden loss of your mother. she was such a great person to all of us. I was fortunate to have worked with her for 7 years at the Mass Respiratory Hospital and to have known her as a friend. She always had a kind work and a helping had to everyone. Remember how she had setup for Rosemary to carpool with my daughter Sara to school? I wish I had kept up our friendship after I left the Respiratory Hospital---she was such a strength and inspiration. My condolences to you all---she was so proud of you and loved you so mcuh.
Marianne S. Demers R.N.
November 1, 2008
Sorry to hear of the passing of Dr Grace B, Doherty, I worked with her
for many years at Mass Respiratory Hospital. What a wonderful,com passionate doctor.
Susan Toomey
November 1, 2008
To the family of Dr. Doherty
I worked with your Mom at Mass. Respiratory. My thoughts and prayers are with you for your loss.
Leonard Forbes
October 31, 2008
I was deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Doherty's passing; she was a dedicated and kind caregiver and her presence will be missed. My sincere condolences on your loss.
Lorraine Empey
October 31, 2008
Dear Ricky,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for you and your family in this time of need.
Love Lorraine
Marylou Consilvio
October 31, 2008
My deepest sypathy to Dr. Doherty's family,
Dr. Doherty was the epitome of what every person should try to become, kind, caring, compassionate, intelligent and so loving of others. I met Grace after reading a newspaper ad that stated, "if the most difficult thing you do today is breathe, you should call me". I did, and I am so grateful because I know she saved my life. Through kindness and patience she taught me how to take control of my breathing. Her smile would light up a room. She often spoke of her children, how proud she was of them and how much promise she saw in their futures. She adored them. What a wonderful legacy she has left for all of us. I was so blessed and privileged to have met her. Life is so short, how wonderful to have had Grace in our lives, even for so short a time. May you all find comfort in knowing that so many people thank you for sharing Grace with us.
With love and sympathy,
Gale Leonard
October 31, 2008
Dear Grace,
Thank you for caring for my Dad, for loving my Mom unconditionally, and for embracing the entire Wescott family. Because of the bonds of love and admiration that you and Grammy forged, our families have grown up as one family. (That makes you the oldest sister! In fact, isn’t that what we told the nurses when Grammy was in the hospital?) As a family we’ve shared exciting milestones, great joys and of course many challenges that came our way. Together, we have watched (and worried, laughed and breathed a collective sigh of relief) as the younger generation of cousins first toddled, sometimes stumbled, and then took confident strides from infancy in to adulthood. Having you there has made it more fun, and in times of distress, yours is a comforting shoulder to lean on. And even now as we weep for your leaving, I thank you for the bonds that You and Grammy first kindled. That love is now being passed to the third generation in our joined family tree as Charlotte Lucille and Riley Grace begin their life’s journey together.
I will keep you close in my heart. Love always, Gale
Barney Sloat
October 30, 2008
Rick,
I am so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marie & Julie Lepine
October 30, 2008
Dr. Grace Doherty, was so good to my mom she allways went out of her way to take care of her! one time she came by cab & the cab never came back for her. so dr doherty called a cab company and paid for the cab out of her own money , to get my mom home. what a special person to care for so many people! we will truly miss you ! Are prayers & love go out to her family & friends! she will live in our hearts forever!! love, marie & Julie Lepine
Marlene
October 30, 2008
I am grateful that I met Dr. Grace Dohorty and received treatment at her private center. As a physician myself, I believe that Grace personified the best of doctors. I’d like to share some of my memories of Grace.
When I started treatment because of an injury to my right foot, I was unable to drive. Grace asked a member of her staff to drive me to and from her treatment center. When a staff person was not available, Grace would drive me herself.
When there were seriously ill patients who needed extra monitoring, Grace was there to make recommendations, lend a hand or provide extra support. She would enter the hyperbaric oxygen chamber with her patients (relieving the nurse or technician), sit in the least comfortable seat, and remain with her patients for the hour and a half treatment. When was the last time that you were with a physician for an hour and a half? This happened regularly with Grace.
When there were patients who had difficulty walking, Grace was there to assist them into the group chamber. Sometimes this was no small feat and required considerable patience and extra time.
When patients had questions or concerns, Grace was available. There were no endless message machines to set up an appointment.
When I shared with Grace my wish to open a hyperbaric oxygen treatment center, she was supportive. In fact, she provided medical books for me to read while I was receiving treatment.
Grace also shared stories about her family with us. She shared her joys of being blessed with the recent birth of her grand child, her availability to be there to help her daughter, Rosemary through post partum ups and downs, and her daughter’s good fortune that her husband was very supportive. Grace also discussed her visit with her brother following his heart surgery.
The word ‘grace’ is defined as a “disposition to, or act or instance of kindness,” and “the quality or state of being considerate or thoughtful” (Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary.) Dr. Grace Doherty exemplified the meaning of grace with her patients. We have lost an exceptional person and physician with Dr. Doherty. We will miss you very much.
Marlene
Louise Levin-Cutler
October 30, 2008
Dear Rosemary,
I was so saddened to hear that Grace is gone, and so sorry for your loss. She was just a great Mom, demonstrated by how wonderfully you and Ricky turned out. I hope your wonderful memories bring you comfort. Best thoughts, Lou Levin-Cutler
Melanie Gordon
October 30, 2008
I was very shocked and saddened to hear of Dr Doherty's passing. I send my love and prayers to her family and friends. I had the pleasure of working with her for many years starting in the 80's. Grace was a very intellegent, loving and caring woman. I will carry her in my heart.
Kathleen Weaver
October 30, 2008
Dearest Rick, Rosemary, Ricky, TJ and Riley,
I once heard someone say that it is not death that brings us the greatest loss in life, but all that dies inside of us. As life goes on, I hope that you will find ways to celebrate the memory of your devoted mother, wife and grandmother. I know that she would want you all to live every day to the fullest and to continue the celebration of her contagious love for life. May time speed your healing.
With every loving thought ~
Scott Sewall and family.
October 30, 2008
Rick I am so sorry for your loss and I wish you and your family well.
Cheryl Cahill
October 30, 2008
To the family of Dr. Doherty, We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful and caring Doctor. She cared for my Dad, Henry Smith, for many years before he died . He really loved having her for a DR. and felt that she gave him the best care possible . My Mom, Dolly Smith, has also been her patient for over 25 years. I have accompanied my Mom to see DR. D. many times over the years and never did we feel rushed . She took the time to know my Mom as a patient and a person. We always enjoyed our time with her . Never have I seen such a caring Dr. who was always available whenever she was needed. She will be greatly missed by our family and has left BIG shoes to be filled. We have been blessed to have had the privilege of knowing her as a DR. and a friend. We are forever grateful to her.
Kim Osullivan
October 30, 2008
I'm very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Doherty, at Mass Respiratory Hospital. She was a wonderful person and a very fine Dr. She will be greatly missed.
eddie sacchetti
October 30, 2008
sorry to hear about your lost. god bless. ed sacchetti
Ellen Micklos
October 30, 2008
I'm so saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Dr. Doherty. I had the pleasure of working with and learning from such an exceptional woman (Mass Respiratory). She touched so many lives during her time on earth. I know she will be watching over everyone from heaven. She was an angel on earth and now is one above. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Ricky
October 29, 2008
Don't worry Mom I am taking care of everyone
October 29, 2008
Dr.Doherty - the very best medical practitioner - you will be missed for a long time. My sincerest condolences to your family, friends, colleagues, and patients.
Dan Walsh
claire colligan
October 29, 2008
dr doherty will be greatly missed. she was a wonderful dr. and a exceptional human being. she treated me more like a family member than a patient. claire l. colligan
Wendy McCabe
October 29, 2008
To the family of Dr Doherty,
I worked with Dr Doherty at Mass Respiratory Hospital. She was such a lovely person and I am so saddened by her sudden passing.
Dr. Doherty was so good to all of her patients and was a wonderful woman to work with.
You have my deepest sympathies.
Natalie Sullian
October 29, 2008
Dr. Doherty, was great, a true physcian and Christian. She helped my husband and myself when others could not. A loss to us a gain to heaven. N.Sullivan
Kathy Mudge Killoran Penza
October 29, 2008
I am shocked and saddened to think that wonderful Dr. Grace has left us. I think of her as the woman who kept my father alive for an extra 10 years that he would not have had if he had not had her as his doctor. She was a wonder doctor and my father loved her. She must hold a special place in so many hearts. I know she is in mine. I like to think that my father was waiting for her...to thank her once again.
Marion O'Donnell
October 29, 2008
Dr D. Family
My heart felt condolences to the family and friends. I just wanted you to know that Dr. D gave me my life back that has been second to none. She believed in me when all other physicians told me to just live with my disease, but Dr D was different. She taught me how to live life with my disease and how to the get the most out of it. Over the years Dr D. would tell me stories of her kids and what was going on their lives. A little over a week ago she was telling us how beautiful her new grandchild is. I just wanted you know she was very proud of her family and loved all of you very deeply. May God be with you and Dr. D.
God Bless
Marion O’Donnell
Teresa Cogliano
October 29, 2008
Dr. Doherty,
You have been an amazing doctor and given to many the finest professional attention in the most gentle way. I will truly miss you.
My sincerest condolence to all the family for their great loss. Know that the world has lost a great doctor.
Peace to all.
Terri Cogliano
October 29, 2008
What a shocking, catastrophic loss.
My sister and I are praying for peace and comfort to everyone who loved, respected and admired Dr. Doherty, this would, of course, include us.
Marie O'Halloran RN
Patricia McKeen RN
(formally of Mass Respiratory Hosp.)
donald mccolgan
October 29, 2008
Grace,
God Bless you- I love you. Donald Mccolgan
Eileen Cleary
October 29, 2008
Dear Grace,
So many peiople draw courage from the lives of the saints...I was fortunate to draw courage from you every day. Of all of the saints-prophets, apostles, fathers of the church, monastics, martyrs and the Just- I think of the Just today. The Just are saints who lived among society but served as an example to others by living exemplery lives. Perhaps they devote their lives to healing others-like you did. Maybe, they educate-like you did.Maybe they leave a legacy of love to others like you did. Maybe they save a life, any lfe, my life like you did. You are the only saint I've worked and played beside- the only saint who carried all the attributes of the Just and my friend, I don't know what happened to you but I know the goodness you made happen and I will live the rest of my life in honor of you. God Bless, Love Eileen
Kathy Beagley
October 29, 2008
Dear Sweet Gracie........so loving and giving of yourself to all around you. Although the ache in my heart will dimish, my love and appreciation for knowing you as a friend and confidant for 30 years, will never wane. 'Til we meet again....
October 29, 2008
Rick,
I'm very sorry for you loss. My deepest sympathy for you and your family.
Laura Allen
Anna Akoury
October 29, 2008
To My Beautiful an Dearest Friend,
I am so sad that I lost you so suddenly and so soon without our saying goodbye. I miss you so much. You were so loving and
such an inspiration to me over the years. You will always be in my
heart and I know that we will be
together again in the presence of
our loving God. My forever friend
I love you.
Anna
Lois Westfall
October 29, 2008
Grace's Family
I worked with your mom for many years and watched you and your brother grow up from childhood. She will be missed.
GOD BLESS YOU BOTH
Alice Forsyth MD
October 29, 2008
The doctor who gave hope to so many when others had failed, and a
delight to be with. From all of your
grateful patients. Alice Forsyth MD
Amy Gunville
October 29, 2008
Dr D, you will always live in our hearts and prayers.
I can't express how grateful I am to have known you....
My deepest sympathies to the family.
Anne Leone
October 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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