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Marilyn Doherty Obituary
She leaves her husband, John C. Doherty; six children, Scott and Mark Paterson, Glen Klassen, all of Victoria, British Columbia, Rhiannon Doherty, serving with the Peace Corps in Fiji, and Torren and Rylan Doherty, both of Worcester; a foster daughter, Chastity Bruce and her children Eric and Kaitlin; and two sisters, Ann Brown of Kingston, Ontario and Barbara Phillips of Glendale, Ariz.
Marilyn was born in Montreal, daughter of the late Alec and Muriel (Martin) Brothers. She lived in British Columbia more than 20 years before moving to Shrewsbury.
She graduated from the Royal Victorian Hospital School of Nursing in Montreal. She had a long career in nursing. For several years, she has been a registered nurse on the staff at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She was a member of the Massachusetts Nurses Association. She also had her own consulting business, M.J.S. Solutions.
Marilyn loved the outdoors and greatly enjoyed camping. She was especially fond of the Pine Acres campgrounds on Lake Dean in Oakham.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. in the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. Other arrangements are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Why Me? & Sherry's House, 1152 Pleasant St., Worcester 01602.
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Bobbi Jo Solley
October 16, 2007
Dear John & Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Marilyn will be saddly missed by all. I'll always remember my visit to your home you both made me feel so welcome meeting you both for the first time. I will always treasure the Shrewsbury teddy bear you bought for me.With deepest sympathy.
Bobbi Jo
Elaine Finneran RN
October 16, 2007
I'm so sorry for your lose, Marilyn will be missed by all!
mary clune
October 14, 2007
To John, I'm sorry to hear about mar.She well always be in my heart and prayers. The memories I hold dear to my heart is the chats we had when I visited her in Canada the funny she and I had drivering around seeing Canada. Mary Clune
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Peg Oliver
October 14, 2007
Seems like yesterday Marilyn and I were looking online for a wedding dress.She loved you lots John and was extremely happy.I'll always remember her laugh and her neverending talks about you and her children.You will all be in my prayers.
Carol McCord
October 13, 2007
To Marilyn's Family and Dear Friends,
I did not know you well, but I do know you had passion, belief, and an enormous heart that touched the lives of so many. You realized your dreams. You left the world a better place and we will always be grateful.
Mary Bates
October 13, 2007
John, Scott and all of Marilyn's family and friends,
I'm sorry for your loss. Marilyn was a wonderful, warm and loving person. I especially appreciated her giving heart, as she freely gave me of her time and wisdom as I was a beginner in business. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kimberly Phillips
October 13, 2007
To my dearest Auntie,
I wonder
How can it be
That so much time has passed
Since we hugged -
It can’t be possible - you see,
For everyday just went too fast
As I fumbled through my to-do list
And class
I forgot how much you meant to me
My heart, my soul, my past.
I had eternal plans to travel
To see you now and then
To hug you and to chat –
To be your doting friend.
I thought I had forever
To make my plans come true,
Yet I have found myself recalling
My most treasured thoughts of you.
My fondest Auntie memories,
Include so many things,
But in this time of sadness,
I can only see -
A thoughtful smiling angel,
With glowing, pretty wings.
Yet my most valued lesson
That I learned from you,
I must admit I learned this week
Please trust I’ll take your cue
That my most loving family
Will never have to guess
Just how much I love them,
And want for them, the best.
Oh, my dearest Auntie
I’m not that ready to say good-bye,
In fact I’m sure I have a million tears
I still have yet to cry.
Remember that we love you
And will miss you every day.
And know we’ll never forget you,
Or your thoughtful, caring way.
Love, Kim
Peggy & Frank Adams
October 13, 2007
Cousin John and family~ We are so sadden by your loss of Marilyn. Though we were only "family" for a short time, it was obvious that Marilyn was a wonderful addition to the clan. Please accept our most sincere sympathy and take care of yourselves~
Thomas Ludwicki
October 12, 2007
Dear John and Family,
I just pray that you and your family find someway of dealing with this GREAT loss. I will always love you guys.
Jack Mclaughlin
October 12, 2007
John, we are sorry for your loss. What a shock.Our hearts go out to you.
Ruth Ann & Stacey Leech
October 12, 2007
Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Scott.
Marta Acosta
October 12, 2007
John, I'm so sorry for your loss. She is with God now and one day you will be together again. Keep the faith and be strong He will guide you in your grief.
October 12, 2007
dear john, and family,Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. The Clinton Hospital crew are thinking of you and your family.
Valerie Hemme
October 11, 2007
To those Marilyn adored:
The ultimate Mother Hubbard, taking care of all she came in contact with, her character will live on beyond us all. My life was blessed by having known your dear one.
There are some people on this earth that leave a huge impression, even if the time of the encounter is very small. Marilyn's spirit of mentoring will be a part of all who even spoke with her. She will be terribly missed.
May the comfort of Jesus Christ embrace your hearts and give you sweet peace.
Nitsa Nakos
October 11, 2007
To Marilyn's Loving Family & Friends
My love and heartfelt sympathy goes out to all who loved and were touched by this wonderful woman. Marilyn, thanks for always being better than great! Forever with us we will take your loving memory!
maria karavas
October 11, 2007
Dear Family and friends of Marilyn
Please accept my condolences for the loss of this remarkable woman. I am grateful to have known and worked with her. Marilyn was a person of such high calibre and even though I knew her for less than 2 years her impact will be felt for a lifetime. I celebrate the fact that at the time of her passing she couldnt have been happier, forever young and forever happy in our memory.
God Bless
Jay Schmidt
October 11, 2007
Dear John,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Jay
October 11, 2007
I miss you terribly my friend.
Tommy
scott paterson
October 11, 2007
I love you mom, and will miss our morning , afternoon and evening chats. you were my mom, best friend, and business partner. I guess i am a "Momma's boy":)
I will take care of your john and I am glad you were happy and reached your major goals in life. I know you are proud of the 3 of us, I can do better and will make you proud and continue the legacy that you left. have recieved many emails and calls from people and how much you affected their lives. see ya for our dive on monday, you always the one to believe in me and i love you so much and will miss you forever...
you are the best...
John and Theresa Lynch
October 10, 2007
John we are so sorry to hear about Marilyn, please except our condolences! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
John, Theresa, Kandice and Elizabeth Lynch
Kevin McEnaney
October 10, 2007
Dear John, I am very sorry to hear of the death of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that you will find strength, love and support from your family and friends. I wish you peace in this time of sorrow and may Marilyn Rest in Peace.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Kevin McEnaney, DMAT MA-2
Duncan Poppe
October 10, 2007
Hi John and all Mars Family,
Sure a nice way to go but it was great shock when i was given the message by Scott. Mar and i had great friendship and we were always here for each other when needed. My memories will always be with me and I will never forget you my dear friend. We will meet again. luv you Mar. Dunc.
Cindy Alongi
October 10, 2007
You will be missed, you were a special and wonderful woman. One who made me smile and happy everytime I chatted with you online. Even though we never met personally I felt really close to you. Love always, Cindy (from Pogo)
Josie Bishop
October 10, 2007
To all of Marilyn’s family
I am very sorry for your loss,
Mar was so full of life and love for you all
And all her friend, close and far away
Mar will be so greatly mist by so many, LUL Jay
Tammie Duryee
October 10, 2007
John I am so sorry for ur lose of Marilyn, she was a very happy lady and a godo wife to u, and a very good friend to everyone she met. John u will be in my prays, always
Donna
October 10, 2007
To the Doherty family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of such a wonderful woman. I did have the opportunity to see her at work and she was always so happy. She was such an inspiration to the many people she worked with. May all your wonderful memories of her help you through this difficult time.
JOHN MCNEANEY
October 10, 2007
JOHN, We are so sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John and Kathy (anesthesia techs)
Steven & Elaine Sidlo
October 10, 2007
We first met Marilyn and John while camping at Pine Acres and became good friends with them. Marilyn was an outgoing friendly person who wouldnt hesitate to help out someone. Our prayers and sympathies are with Marilyn, John, and family - Godspeed!
Brenda Valery-Bern
October 10, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I just had been hired at St. Vincents last month and I met Marilyn during an orientation class for the computer system. She introduced herself with a warm smile then proceeded to introduce me to the rest of the staff saying Brenda will be joining us on our shift. Well this was the only contact I had with her but just that extension of welcoming me will last forever. I will never forget her kindness towards me.
God Bless,
Brenda
Nancy Marculitis
October 10, 2007
Dear John,
I am so sorry to hear about your terrible loss. I met Marilyn when she
trained with me at St. Vincent Hospital
Labor and Delivery. She was a very kind and caring person and I hope the good memories of her will carry you through these difficult times.
Nancy Marculitis, RN
St. Vincent Hospital
Melvin Vazquez
October 10, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Denise Page
October 10, 2007
John and family
I am so sorry for your lost. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise
cheryl grant
October 10, 2007
god bless you marylyn you were such a sweet person
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