Marie D. Doherty

Marie D. Doherty enjoyed shopping, camping, traveling; 73 Dover-Foxcroft, ME Marie D. Doherty, 73, beloved mother and grandmother, died July 7, 2008, at her home in Dover-Foxcroft, after a courageous battle with diabetes. She was born July 18, 1934, in Newburgh, New York, the daughter of the late Nellie Bell and Matty Rundell. Marie had previously lived in Tewksbury, MA for most of her years. She was well known in the city of Lowell for her 23 years of service at Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) where she drove city bus. She retired on March 31, 2000, from LRTA, and she will be remembered by many friends there and in the city of Lowell. Marie most enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed spoiling her pets: Goober, Kitty and Bootsi Boots. Her favorite hobbies included shopping, camping, traveling and the many trips she took to Aruba with Ernie. Marie is survived by her daughter, Debbie Breckenridge and son-in-law Mickey Colbry; daughter Linda Morneault; stepson Ernie Ladd and partner Diane Stewart; grandchildren Bobby Wagner, Danny Wagner and Kyle Morneault; great grand daughters: Alexis & Kayleigh Wagner, and Krisla Wagner; and her brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Judy Rundell. Marie was predeceased by her loving partner and soul mate of 20 plus years, Ernie Ladd, Sr. She was also predeceased by her former husband Charles T. Doherty Sr; her son, Tommy Doherty; and her mother and father, Nellie Bell and Matty Rundell. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Marie's dear friend Tanya Robinson for the love and care she provided to Marie in the last few years of her life. Community Health & Counseling Hospice Care assisted the family and Marie during her final days. The family wishes to thank them for all of their support. DOHERTY Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to Community Health & Counseling Hospice Care, 1093 West Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426, in memory of Marie. At the request of Marie, the family will hold a private service in celebration of her life. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.