Photo courtesy of George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville
Jun 15, 1939 - Apr 1, 2022
To Mary and the Doherty family, sympathies to you on the passing of Bill. I have great memories of the times Bill and Mary would visit Ireland together. May he rest in peace.
Terri Kelly
April 08, 2022 | Sligo
To the Doherty family. Billy, Kathy, and Bobby I'm so very sorry to hear about the passing of your dear Dad. I have such fond memories of him back in the day when we were in High School together Bill, and following years later! He was always so kind and welcoming. I am verysorry for the loss of your Dad. He will always be with you and never forgotten.
Kimberly Blake-Corn
April 07, 2022 | Tewksbury, MA | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful dad. We will love you and miss you always. I´ve always been proud to be your son and will always watch over Kathy, Bob and Mary....
Bill
April 05, 2022 | Family
Mary and family, sincere condolences. Such a gentle, loving, generous man! May he Rest In Peace and may you also experience that peace that passes understanding.
Mary Alcott
April 05, 2022 | Medford, MA | Friend
To Mary and all Bill's family, I am so sorry to hear this sad news about Bill. We was a very nice man and I enjoyed knowing him. With My Sincere Sympathy and Prayers, Francine Foley-Sahlas.
Francine Foley-Sahlas
April 02, 2022 | Somerville-Medford, MA | Friend
William J. Doherty, Jr., of Medford and formerly of Somerville and Arlington, passed away at his home on April 1, 2022. Born and raised in Somerville, he was the son of Helen (Collins) and William J. Doherty.
The beloved husband of Mary (Kelly) Doherty and the late Agnes (Killilea) Doherty, he was the devoted father of Kathy P. McCormack and her husband Ted of Woburn, Bill Doherty, III and his partner Bill Jacinto of Wells, ME and Bob Doherty of Woburn. Cherished Papa of Teddy and Kara McCormack. Dear brother of Rita Brown, Marge Russell, Joseph Doherty and the late Jack and Marie Doherty. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Funeral Procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville on Friday at 10:30AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, Medford at 11:30AM. Relatives and friends invited to attend.
A Live stream of the Funeral Mass will be available for those unable to be there in person and can be accessible via this link just before the start of Mass: https://youtu.be/QP2jPeR1_eI
Calling Hours Thursday 4PM-7PM.
Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington.
In lieu of flowers, donations in William's name can be made to The Alzheimer’s Association.
William was a retired employee of the MBTA and Town of Arlington and an Army veteran.
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