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Margaret Doherty Obituary

{M3}DORCHESTER Doherty, Margaret M. IRELAND Doherty, Margaret M. {M1}DOHERTY, Margaret M. (Sullivan) _In Dorchester, formerly of Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry, Ireland, November 5th. Beloved wife of the late Michael P. Loving mother of John T. and his wife Rose M. Doherty of Quincy, Mary M. and her husband William J. Manseau of Tewksbury, Joseph M. and his wife Diane Doherty of Weymouth, Rita A. Marnell of Hanson, Paul R. and his wife Denise Doherty of Dorchester, and the late Francis (Frank) and Daniel P. Doherty. Mother-in-law of Dianne M. Doherty of Holbrook. Sister of the late Patrick and Michael Sullivan, and Mary Healy. Survived by 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Devoted aunt of Maurice G. and Daniel C. Healy, both of Ireland, and Brendan Healy of South Boston. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Thursday 4-8 PM. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, Friday morning, November 9th at 10 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. For directions and guestbook: www.jmurphyfh.com. Funeral Home handicapped accessible with ample parking.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2007.

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Mary Fullerton (Doherty)

December 8, 2007

To the Doherty Clan,

She lived a good long life, loved by many and her legacy runs through three generations.

Janet Rakauskas

November 9, 2007

To Rita and Family: My deepest condolences on your mother's passing.

Your Long-Time Friend, Janet R.

Karen Callahan

November 8, 2007

Brigid & Family, My heart goes out to all of you in your time of sorrow.

love, karen

Michael & Barbara (Flaherty) Lukeman

November 8, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. What great memories to live by.We were so blessed to have such devoted hard working parents. What a legacy to leave our children. St. Margarets will forever remain in our lives.

Aman Ullah

November 8, 2007

Deepest of Condolonces from AJ Ullah (grandson of Dorothy P. Munafo). May the whole family live as great of a life as Margaret did.

Dave and Cathy Young

November 8, 2007

Dear Paul, Denise and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. What a beautiful, faith-filled, loving woman your mother was. She will surely be missed by all of you. She is lighting up the corridors of heaven tonight with her wonderful smile and sense of humor. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Sending our love.

Janice Sgroi Ryan

November 8, 2007

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I remember our neighbor, Mrs. Doherty, as a strong, hard-working, faith-filled women, devoted to her family. Always had a twinkle in her eye. Deepest sympathy to all.

Barbara Hislop

November 7, 2007

Paul,Denise and family we are so sorry for your loss. All of our love and prayers to you and your family. Love Barbara,Fran Hislop and family.

November 7, 2007

To Rita and family: Our sincere condolences - heaven has just received another angel!
Lisa, Andrea & Johnny

Carol Greene

November 7, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Lou O'Reilly

November 7, 2007

Dear John and Family, Please except my condolences over the passing of your mother. She was a sweet and lovely lady. God Bless you all.

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