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LEONARD DOHERTY Obituary

DOHERTY, Leonard J. Age 97 years, of Plymouth, died Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the Plymouth Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was the husband of the late Margaret (McCarthy) Doherty, and the son of the late Neal and Mary (Connolly) Doherty. Raised in Woburn, lived in Milton and Cape Cod. United States Navy Veteran of World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He is survived by his children, Leonard J. Doherty Jr. and his wife Mary Ellen of Ridgefield, CT, Kevin J. Doherty and his wife Marcia Allen of Orleans, Dennis Doherty and his wife Carol of Plymouth, Mary Ellen Roberts and her husband Edwin of Poincianna, FL, Nancy M. Reges and her husband Henry of Ft. Collins, CO. and Eileen M. LaVallee and her husband Joseph of Woburn, his daughter-in-law Cheryl Doherty, his brother Paul Doherty and his wife Marcia and his sister Louise Doherty of Woburn. He also leaves 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren. He was the father of the late Richard Doherty and the brother of the late Neal Doherty, Marion Reil and Marjorie Middleton. His funeral will be held at St. Bonaventure's Church, 803 State Rd., (Manomet) Plymouth on Friday at 10AM. Interment will be in the National Cemetery of Massachusetts, Bourne. Visiting hours will be held in the Davis Funeral Home, 373 Court Street, Plymouth, on Thursday from 4-7PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Perkins Institute for the Blind, 175 North Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472. For more information, or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.cartmelldavis.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2017.

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Leonor Behning

July 16, 2017

Dear Len, I'm so happy to have known you and to have you in my life. I will always cherish the time we spent together. You and your wonderful family were a big part of my life in recent years. I take comfort in knowing that a very good and special woman has been waiting for you and that you;re together again. I'll always miss you and you'll always have a place in my heart. Love, your friend, Leonor

Janet Moniz Savini

July 14, 2017

Lenny, I can't believe your gone...You were such a wonderful person. You meant a lot to my mother and I. I'm so glad that recently you got to meet my daughter, Camilla. You will be greatly missed. My condolences to your family and friends. Rest in Peace you sweet man.

Lori Wassermann

July 11, 2017

I wish I had known this special man, but knowing some of his children it's clear that he was valued and loved. He's left a legacy of caring people imprinted with rich values and hearts that know how to love. Indeed he was a very special person.

Dorothea Rourke

July 11, 2017

Dear cousins,
I am saddened to know that you have lost your father. You have my deepest sympathies.
Dot McCarthy Rourke

Julie McCarthy

July 10, 2017

May you rest in peace, Uncle Lenny. May your family cherish their fond memories of you. You will alway be in our hearts. See you later.

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cartmell-Davis Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. - Main Office

373 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360

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10:00 a.m.

St. Bonaventure's Church

803 State Rd. , Plymouth, MA

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373 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360

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