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Helen Doherty Obituary

Helen G. Doherty (nee Duffy), 82, died January 2, 2014 at the Broomall Rehab and Nursing Center. Born and raised in Clifton Heights, she had been of resident of Broomall the past 53 years. Helen was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, Class of 1949. She attended Mass daily at St. Anastasia Church in Newtown Square where she also served as a Eucharistic Minister.
Helen enjoyed baking, reading and always remembering family and friends with greeting cards on their special occasions. She loved spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren.
Helen was the wife of the late James Doherty, her husband of 47 years at the time of his death in 2001.
Survivors: Include her devoted children Mary Ann Dougherty, Helen Marie Doherty, Sheila Dorsey, William Doherty, Patricia Andrews and Margaret Forbes; her loving sister Elizabeth "Betty" Traband, sister in law Winifred Duffy and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral Mass: Monday at 11 a.m., St. Anastasia Church, West Chester Pike and Radnor Rd., Newtown Square, PA 19073.
Visitation: Family and friends may visit Sunday, 4-6 p.m. and Monday, 9:15-10:15 a.m., at the DOYLE-STONELAKE FUNERAL HOME, 85 E. Baltimore Ave., Lansdowne, PA 19050 .
Interment: SS Peter & Paul Cem.
In lieu of flowers: Contributions to James and Helen Doherty Scholarship Fund c/o St. Anastasia School. Those attending services are encouraged to wear something GREEN. www.doylestonelake.com

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Published by Daily Times from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2014.

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Dawn O'Neill

January 6, 2014

So sorry for the lost of your mother. she was a wonderful neighbor and will be missed by many. Sending our thoughts and prayers. The O'Neill's

Tom Harkins

January 3, 2014

She was always so sweet and friendly, you could always joke with her ... I will miss her

Linda S. Jassmond Lanfear

January 3, 2014

Your mom was a wonderful woman and I know she will be missed by all of you. My fondest memory of her was being at Helen's house for a Halloween party and your mom wearing a pirate costume, bird on shoulder and eye patch. Love and hugs to all of you.

Audrey & Carroll Lawrence

January 3, 2014

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you

January 3, 2014

She will be missed ! She was a wonderful lady who raised a wonderful family ! Thinking of you all during this very difficult time.

- Nicole Emmi

Mary Ellen Detterline

January 3, 2014

I am terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a marvelous lady that I will always remember fondly.

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85 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050

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West Chester Pike and Radnor Rd., Newtown Square, PA

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