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Lt. BRIAN DAVID DOHERTY B.F.D. obituary, Dorchester, MA

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BRIAN DOHERTY Obituary

DOHERTY, Lt. Brian David B.F.D. (Fire Investigation Unit). In Dorchester, Savin Hill, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Ann Winifred (McDonough) Doherty. Loving father of Margaret Winifred Doherty, Nora Rosamond Doherty, and Gavin Ann Doherty, all of Dorchester. Son of the late Patrick A. and Jean J. (Gillespie) Doherty. Son-in-law of James McDonough of Dorchester and the late Claire (Hines) McDonough. Brother of Thomas Doherty of Spain, Jean Doherty and her companion Phillip Cooper of Dorchester, Carole and her husband William Harris of Squantum, Eileen and her husband Joseph Boyle of Dorchester, Mary Cahill of Foxboro, William Doherty and his wife Kim Kroeger of Quincy, and Martin Doherty of Maine. Brother-in-law of James and his wife Nancy McDonough of Abington, Paul and his wife Erin McDonough of Dorchester, Lisa and her husband William Smith of Braintree, and Steven McDonough and his partner Ali Bennett of Abington. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Brian also leaves many cousins in Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland, and extended family in Nova Scotia. Brian was a member of the Boston Fire Department for 33 years, formerly serving on Ladder 7, Meetinghouse Hill, Huntington Ave., Cambridge St., and East Boston. He was a proud graduate of Don Bosco High School, Class of '76. He was a true "Jack of all trades." He especially enjoyed Irish music, bike rides, and walks on the beach. He loved hosting his many lifelong friends for his many house parties. But most of all, he loved being a devoted husband and father. In lieu of flowers, donations in Brian's memory may be made to the Daniel J. Marr Boys & Girls Club, 1135 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02125. A private Visitation, Funeral Mass, and interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery will be held. For guestbook, please visit www.jmurphyfh.com Arrangements by the Murphy Funeral Home, DORCHESTER.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 17 to Aug. 18, 2020.

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Gail (Ryan) Bello

October 4, 2020

To the Doherty
Family, I just tonight read
of the loss of your brother Brian. I pray that you fine peace and strength in your many treasures memories.

Janice Finnigan

August 22, 2020

Doherty and McDonough families,
So sorry to hear about Brian. Your families are in my thoughts and prayers.

Patricia Gannon

August 22, 2020

My deepest condolences and prayers for the Doherty Clan and friends.

Anthony L Banks

August 20, 2020

Marty, my Brother, so sorry to hear of Brians passing. All our prayers are with you and the family. If theres anything you need just call me. Your Brother, Anthony Banks

Lulu Murphy

August 19, 2020

Ann and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending the prayers of all the Murphy's.

Thomas Whalen

August 19, 2020

Yes rest in peace. Brian

Brian & Frankie Amos

August 19, 2020

Ann words cannot begin to express the sadness you and family are feeling right now. In the hearts of the people Brian inspired, the legacy remains and will continue throughout generations. He was a kind, loving, thoughtful and generous man and his kind face remains forever in our image. Honored and blessed to have had Brian as a close and cherished relative. Our most sincere condolences to you, Maggie, Nora, Gavin, and the entire Family.

Larry Bastianelli

August 19, 2020

Very sorry for your loss

Charlie Coote

August 19, 2020

RIP Brian you were a great guy.Rest easy my friend.

Glenn Preston

August 19, 2020

Our deepest condolences from our entire family to the entire Dougherty family. It was an honor to know him.


-The Preston families, BFD

Mark and Sue Amos

August 19, 2020

With sadness we express our deepest sympathy over Brian's passing. He will be missed by everyone whose life he touched. Although we are far away, our hearts and minds are with you Ann, Maggie, Nora, Gavin, and the entire Family. So sorry for your immense loss.

Kelly Cox

August 19, 2020

Thinking of you!!!

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Kelly Cox

Planted Trees

Kevin Kelly

August 19, 2020

May You rest in Peace Brian

Kevin Gorham

August 19, 2020

To: The Doherty Family I am very sorry for your loss. Kevin Gorham

Marc Antoine

August 18, 2020

Please accept my deepest condolences. I was so sad to hear of this tragedy. Although our acquaintance was brief, Brian's great kindness and generosity were evident upon our first meeting. Your family and Brian's memory are in my thoughts and prayers.

Patty Kennedy

August 18, 2020

My condolences to the Doherty and McDonough families, I will be thinking of you in the days and weeks ahead.

Susan Wadlington

August 18, 2020

I keep looking at Savin Hill Park behind our house expecting him to walk by with the dog as he routinely did this past spring. So sorry for your loss, I'm sure you made some wonderful memories together to cherish.

Mary Bonner Kelly

August 18, 2020

My sincere sympathy to all the Doherty family at this very sad and difficult time. God rest Brian. Thinking of you all here in Donegal and keeping you in my prayers.

Mary Moran

August 18, 2020

Dear Doherty Family, Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Brian. It's tough to lose anyone but a sibling is hard. You are in our thoughts and prayers and may all the fun memories get you all through a sad time. Sincerely, Mary Moran & Michael Joyce

Farzana Jalalkhan

August 18, 2020

So sad to hear of your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Corinne Johnson

August 18, 2020

So sorry about your family's loss. Please try your best to remember all the good times! Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.

Love, Corinne Lydon Johnson

Jule McDonald

August 18, 2020

So sorry to hear of your loss.Our prayers to you and your family in this difficult time.

The Breslins

August 18, 2020

Please know that the entire Doherty Family is in our thoughts and prayers. Brian was one of a kind for sure!!! Please accept our condolences for your loss.

Carol Ann Fahey

August 18, 2020

My sincerest condolences on the passing of your dear husband, father, brother and friend. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest easy, Brian.

Kevin P. Doherty

August 18, 2020

To The Doherty Family,

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Marlena Calapa Beazley

August 18, 2020

I knew the Doherty family through St. Kevin's and Jones Hill (Cushing Ave). My condolences to the family.

Marlena Calapa Beazley

August 18, 2020

I knew the Doherty family through St. Kevin's and Jones Hill (Cushing Ave). My condolences to the family.

Marlena Calapa Beazley

Lee Brown

August 18, 2020

My sincerest condolences to Lt. Doherty's family. I met him through his sister Mary years ago and he struck me as kind & fun (like the rest of the Doherty family). I will remember him in my prayers.

August 18, 2020

I am so sorry to hear about the families loss.May the families keep the wonderful memories of joyful times the family shared together with the dear loved one lost in death. Keep those precious memories close to the families hearts ♥. As the families cherished a wonderful life that was well lived and loved by families and friends. My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to families during this very difficult time of deep sorrow and pain.
-GHP/LM

Andrea Coughlin

August 18, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss... my heart aches for you and your family...

Mike Casey(former Ma resident)

August 18, 2020

Lt. Doherty,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston when you served with the BFD. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Richard Bausemer

August 17, 2020

Dear Ann, My deepest and heartfelt condolences to you and your family-especially your three beautiful daughters. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers. God bless you always.

Jeanne Bolduc

August 17, 2020

Ann My Heartfelt Sympathy to you & your Beautiful Family I was so shocked to hear this news My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time I bet Brian is having a party up there now My love & prayers Again I am so sorry Ann

bill Harding

August 17, 2020

Ann,
I am so sorry to hear about Brian. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Bill Harding

Mike Egan

August 17, 2020

Ann,
We are so terribly sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincerest condolences.
Mike and Maria Egan

LeRoy- Ginger Rose Walker

August 17, 2020

Brian was a considerate, kind, thoughtful, loving husband, father and friend. Going to miss his annual visits to Nova Scotia. You have great memories to hold close to your hearts Ann, Maggie, Nora and Gavin. Sending love, hugs and prayers at this sad time. Condolences to you all. ❤❤❤

Patrick Glynn

August 17, 2020

Prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

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