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Keith Marshall Doherty
09/10/1944 - 12/31/2025
BORN
09/10/1944
DIED
12/31/2025
Keith Doherty Obituary
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Keith Marshall Doherty announce his passing on December 31, 2025, at the age of 81, after a courageous and valiant battle with Parkinson's.
Keith was born in Southport, England, to Richard Henry Doherty and Christina Marshall (Parsons) and was the younger brother to Cyril "Cy" Richard Doherty.
Keith worked for CP Airlines, Manchester Liners, had his own business – Cratex UK, followed by a successful career in abrasives sales for several large companies, including Carborundum UK, Carborundum North America, Norton and Tyrolit. He later formed his own company, KMD Abrasives, and was the exclusive distributor for SIA Abrasives in western Canada.
Keith loved to golf, read biographies, drink wine, cheer on his favourite teams Everton FC, BC Lions and Vancouver Canucks. He enjoyed practical jokes, laughter and was the mischievous one. Keith had a fantastic sense of humour, was generous to a fault and made everyone he met feel comfortable and welcome.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Ann, adored daughters Nicola (Michael McGovern), Joanna and Kate, and cherished grandsons Robert and Andrew. Keith, Dad, Boppa – you are missed!
The family wishes to thank the teams at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster and George Derby in Burnaby for their kindness, compassion and medical care.
A celebration of life took place on January 23 in Tsawwassen.
Donations to the Salvation Army in Keith's name would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.
Canadian Link: https://salvationarmy.ca UK Link: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk
Keith was born in Southport, England, to Richard Henry Doherty and Christina Marshall (Parsons) and was the younger brother to Cyril "Cy" Richard Doherty.
Keith worked for CP Airlines, Manchester Liners, had his own business – Cratex UK, followed by a successful career in abrasives sales for several large companies, including Carborundum UK, Carborundum North America, Norton and Tyrolit. He later formed his own company, KMD Abrasives, and was the exclusive distributor for SIA Abrasives in western Canada.
Keith loved to golf, read biographies, drink wine, cheer on his favourite teams Everton FC, BC Lions and Vancouver Canucks. He enjoyed practical jokes, laughter and was the mischievous one. Keith had a fantastic sense of humour, was generous to a fault and made everyone he met feel comfortable and welcome.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Ann, adored daughters Nicola (Michael McGovern), Joanna and Kate, and cherished grandsons Robert and Andrew. Keith, Dad, Boppa – you are missed!
The family wishes to thank the teams at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster and George Derby in Burnaby for their kindness, compassion and medical care.
A celebration of life took place on January 23 in Tsawwassen.
Donations to the Salvation Army in Keith's name would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.
Canadian Link: https://salvationarmy.ca UK Link: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk
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Published by Delta Optimist from Jan. 29 to Feb. 28, 2026.
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