Photo courtesy of George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville
Somerville, Massachusetts
Feb 27, 1929 – Feb 3, 2020 (Age 90)
DOHERTY, Mary Rita “Marita” (Clark) – 90, Passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Monday, February 3, 2020. She was from Somerville, Ogunquit, Maine, Fort Lauderdale, FL and formerly of Arlington where she lived most of her life and raised her family with her beloved late husband George L. Doherty, Jr.
Cherished mother of Nancy Doherty-Neri of Andover and her husband Steven, Resa M. Doherty of Andover, Patrick M. Doherty of Woburn, George L. Doherty III of Stoneham and his wife Colleen, and J. David Doherty.
Dear sister of Richard N. Clark and his wife Cindy of Sarasota, FL, Leonard “Skip” Clark of Portsmouth, RI, the late Leo V. Clark, Jr and his wife Loretta, James E. Clark, Philip G. Clark and his surviving wife Frances B “Fran” of Ogunquit, Maine.
She was a sister in law to Marylou Clark, the late Nancy Clark, Geraldine Casey Clark and Ereyna Spreen.
Loving “Nanee” of Caitlin Neri and her husband Adam Espinola, Mairen Marshall and her husband Sean, Brent Neri and his fiancée Hannah Kaltenbach, Michael, Hannah, and Errie Kelly, Kevin and Kelly Doherty, Ashley, George IV and Kelsey Doherty.
Caring great grandmother of Shelby Lillian and Brynn Eleanor Espinola, Patrick Sean, Keegan George and Brooke Caitlin Marshall.
Also survived by her daughter in law Carol Doherty of Woburn as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and her dear friends Frances “Sis" Gregorio, AnnMarie Carnes and Barbara McBride.
Marita was strong, loyal, loving, kind, good, caring, fun, and an amazing wife, mother and friend. She always loved a good time and we were so very lucky to have her for as long as we did.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Calling Hours at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, Saturday morning 9:00 – 11:30 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Raphael Church, Medford at 12:00 noon. Interment is private.
If you wish donations may be made in Marita’s name to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445.
Read MoreI only got to have the knowledge that I had a Great Aunt Marita for a short while, but having Marita as my Great Aunt was one of the best surprises of my life.
Kate Coombs
February 07, 2020 | Chicago, IL | Family
My memories of time with Marita are a lifetime treasure. Her welcoming hugs (followed by story-sharing, laughter, advice, and more hugs) filled me with joy beyond any expectation.I will miss her with gratitude and a smile in my heart forever.
To Nancy, Patrick, Resa and your families, as well as the greater Clark Clan, my heart is with you.
Christine Gibbens
February 07, 2020 | Petaluma, CA | Family
To The Doherty Family,
Wishing you feelings of comfort, moments of peace, and memories of joy during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy
Paul Connolly
February 07, 2020 | Somerville, MA | Friend
I am so sorry to hear about the families loss.may the families hearts ♥ be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times the family shared together with the dear loved one lost in death.as the family cherished a wonderful life that was well lived and loved by families and friends.my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families during this difficult time of deep sorrow and pain.
-Granville/LYNN
February 07, 2020
To the Doherty Family,
Please know of my deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of your Mother. May the gift of the memories you hold of her be a source of comfort for you in the days ahead. Please know of my thoughts and prayers.
Stephen M. Ford
February 06, 2020 | Billerica, MA
So sorry for your loss of your Mom. A lovely person. May her Memory be a Blessing..
David Feeley
February 06, 2020 | CAMBRIDGE, MA | Friend
Nancy, Resa, Patrick, George and David,
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your wonderful mom
She was a beautiful women inside and out My prayers and love to you all
Brian dooley
Brian Dooley
February 06, 2020 | Burlington, MA
Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED
a loved one
February 06, 2020
So very sorry to read of your mothers passing Nancy. She was a very special lady and will be missed by many. I loved the way she referred herself as my sister wife. Tracy and I were very fond of her and now she is with her dear husband. Hugs to you and your family.
Emmy Mitchell
February 06, 2020 | White Horse Beach, MA
