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Frank Docherty Obituary
AGE: 83 • Lakewood
Frank C. Docherty, 83, of Lakewood, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Tallwoods Care Center in Bayville. Born in Scotland, he lived in Kearny prior to moving to Lakewood in 1979. He owned Scotty's Deli on Bergen Avenue in Kearny, NJ. He was also a self-employed painter and decorator in New York and North Jersey before his retirement. Frank served in the British Royal Air Force.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife Catherine in 2004. He is survived by his son Frank Docherty and his wife Jennifer of Brick and his daughter Carroll Cahill and her husband Tim of Lanoka Harbor; Four Grandchildren and their Spouses; Dan and Nicole Carey, Sean and Caitlyn Docherty, Kevin and Celeste Docherty and James Carey III; and two great-granddaughters Catherine Docherty and Avary Rose Carey.
Visiting hours are Monday, December 15th from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick. A funeral service will begin Monday evening at 6:30 pm at the funeral home. Cremation will be private. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.colonial funeralgroup.com
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Kathy DeCarlo (Kneipp)
December 14, 2014
May you be comforted in the knowledge that your Dad is in a beautiful place with his beloved wife, and will watch over you and your family. I know your pain, having lost my Mom in July and my son in May. My thoughts are with you.
G. Freeman
December 13, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
December 13, 2014
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you with an abundance of peace, strength and comfort as you endure this time of grief.
December 13, 2014
My sincere condolence to the Doherty family for the loss of your beloved one. May the God of all comfort and peace strengthen you during this difficult time.
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