Photo courtesy of Bizub Quinlan Funeral Home - Van Houten
Clifton, New Jersey
Dec 15, 1953 – Jun 10, 2009 (Age 55)
DOHERTY – Peter A., 55, of Clifton on June 10, 2009.Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, Mr. Doherty had lived in Clifton for thirty-two years. He was a trainer of standardbred race horses in New Jersey and New England. Mr. Doherty was a 1972 graduate of Saint Malachy's Memorial High School in Saint John, New Brunswick and attended Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association (U.S.T.A.) as well as the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association (S.B.O.A.).Mr. Doherty was predeceased by his parents, J. Frank Doherty and Mary (nee Clancy) Doherty.Survivors include: his son, Andrew Francis Doherty, of Halifax, Massachusetts; his brothers: James Doherty (Marianne) of Clifton, William Doherty (Rita) of Ottawa, Ontario and Paul Doherty (Roxanne) of Ringwood; his sisters: Mary Murphy (William), Martina Shannon (Donald), Patricia Loughery (Merrill), Anne Gilbride (Paul) and Evelyn Doherty, all of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and his former wife, Maureen (nee Feeley) Doherty, of Halifax, Massachusetts.Funeral services will be Saturday 10:15 am from the Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, 400 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Clifton. Private cremation to follow. Visiting Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Memorial contributions to either the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 or to the Standardbred Retirement Foundation, 108F Old York Road, Hamilton, New Jersey 08620 would be appreciated.
Dear Pat, Merrill and Doherty Family,So very sorry to read of Peter's passing. We remembered you at Mass this morning and will keep you in our prayers. God bless.Sincerely,Theresa, Jim & Family
Theresa & Jim Stoddart
June 14, 2009 | Saint John
Maureen and Andrew;So Sorry to hear of your lossOur prayers and thoughts are with you.Warmest regards;Nancy and Glenn Biederman
Glenn Biederman
June 15, 2009 | Dedham, MA
We miss you terribly Uncle Peter!We love you!Mary Jo, Jack, Ciaran, and Clancy XO
Mary Jo Murphy
July 10, 2009 | Saint John
To the Doherty Family - so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Carol Hodes
June 13, 2009 | Matawan, NJ
So sorry to hear of Peter's passing. He was always very kind to me and the boys (Jim and Mike) and I enjoyed his sense of humor over the years. He was a good man and I will miss seeing him on future trips back east. My condolences to his close and loving family. My heart goes out to all of you. Family is so important and he was lucky to have the love and support of his brothers and sisters. Peter is in a good place now. Think about all the good times you had with him. Love, Carol...
Carol Styger (Brown)
June 21, 2009 | MT
Pete was a good friend and we worked together in the same barn, many years ago. Lots of parties and good times to remember. He will be sadly missed.
Carol A. Karter
June 17, 2009 | Lake Worth, FL
To the Doherty family, Our sincerest condolences to you at this sad time.May Peter rest in peace.
Hilda & Art MacInnis
June 13, 2009 | Fairfax, VA
So sorry to hear about our good friend Peter. The family will sure miss him. Our prayers are with you in your sorrow.
Linda & Aubrey Wood
June 12, 2009 | Saint John
Our condolences to all of you at this difficult time.Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you. I hope the beautiful memories you have of Peter will see you through the days ahead. I was talking to Ellen and Elizabeth and they asked me to convey their sympathy to you all.
Lloyd & Catherine Parlee
June 13, 2009 | Norton
