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Michelle Dougherty Obituary
After graduating from Norwich Free Academy in 2010, she went on to study hospitality at Three Rivers Community College. While completing her degree, she started her career working at The Fairfield Inn & Suites and then the Inn at Mystic. She most recently worked as an Assistant Property Manager and completed her degree in May 2020.
Michelle met her fiancé, Nick in 2007 when they were high school sweethearts. They were planning to get married in 2023.
Michelle loved spending time with her family and friends, going to concerts, caddying for her fiancé and hanging out with her big lap dog, Scoops.
Michelle is survived by her father James L. Dougherty of Vancouver, Wash.; her mother Laura Dougherty of Mingo Junction, Ohio; her fiancé Nicholas Alfiero of Norwich; her sister Malana Dougherty-Jarzabek and her husband Stephen of Quaker Hill; and her sister Megan Dougherty of Newton, Mass. She also leaves behind her paternal grandmother Theresa Dougherty of Toms River, N.J. and her maternal grandparents, Henry and Florence Smith of Mingo Junction, Ohio; along with many other aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by her grandfather, James "Mike" Dougherty of Toms River, N.J.
Family and friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 11, Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem Street, Norwich. Additional viewing hours will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at St. Patrick Cathedral in Norwich. Burial will immediately follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Norwich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michelle's honor to The Connecticut Humane Society.
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carole dougherty
March 5, 2025
My heart and prayers go out To all her love ones who have been left behind.
May God ease your pain somehow.
Try not to be sad because she's gone rather try to be comforted by the memories that will always be present in your hearts .
Jan and Bill Cotter
March 12, 2022
Malana and Stephen, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Nancy Johnson
March 12, 2022
Michelle was truly one of a kind. I am so glad I was able to work with her and call her my friend. I will miss her terribly. My thoughts and love are with her Family, Nick and her beloved dog Scoops. Miss you Michelle.
Leslie Caron
March 12, 2022
Dear Laura and family,
I am at a loss for words. Please know that love and prayers have been going out to all of you. May you find peace and comfort in eachother. Fondly, Leslie
Sandra P Taylor
March 11, 2022
My sincere condolences to Michelle´s family and her beloved Scoops. She was a die-hard animal lover and my Rain is going to miss her getting down on the floor, legs outstretched, feeding her tiny pieces of a biscuit at a time, because Rain only has a few teeth. There are no words that I can say to take away your sadness, but I always found these soothing. They were written by Mark Twain for his daughter´s eulogy.
"Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night."
Fred Souza
March 11, 2022
I worked with Michelle at Foxwoods, and we became good friends. I was so happy for her when she moved on to the Inn. She will surely be missed. Treasure your memories to keep her always alive in your hearts.
Tim & Kerry Curtis
March 11, 2022
Our hearts ache for your loss. Michelle will be remembered for the sweet girl who brought joy to those who knew her. We pray that you can find peace and strength at this time.
Love, Tim & Kerry Curtis
carole dougherty
March 10, 2022
No words can take the pain from your heart but just know Michelle is in a better place and that some day you will see her again in Heaven
Keith LaLima
March 10, 2022
My condolences to her family and friends. I´m saddened and was shocked to hear of her passing. I was just talking and laughing with her a little over a week ago and thought we would share a few more My Dog loved to go see her and get treats
Gail Smith
March 10, 2022
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and I will keep you in my prayers.
Karen Philip
March 10, 2022
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Michelle. I remember her smile as a young girl, it lit up the room. May you cherish all the wonderful memories shared. The loss of a child is something we never get over. Lean on those around you for support and maybe, sometime in the near future, a little laughter of the fond memories. Stay strong Malana. KP
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