Francis Gaffney Doherty

Francis Gaffney Doherty

Francis Doherty Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hansen Mortuary Chapel - Phoenix on Aug. 2, 2023.

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Francis Gaffney Doherty, 95, died on July 28 in Phoenix, AZ.

Visitation will be held on August 3 from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ. The Funeral Mass will take place on August 4 at 10:00 AM at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8620 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020. There will also be a Knights of Columbus service. Entombment will follow at 1:30 PM on August 4 at the National Cemetery in Phoenix.

Francis attended the University of Detroit.

He worked for the State of Michigan.

Francis served in the Air Force Reserves.

In order to honor Francis' memory, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Desert Southwest Chapter, 1028 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006; the Outreach Program of Holy Family Parish, 11804S Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439; or Phoenix St. Vincent De Paul, 420 W. Watkins Rd., PO Box 13600, Phoenix AZ 85002.

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