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Dolores DOHERTY Obituary

DOHERTY, Dolores M. (Marchand) Passed away at Winchester Nursing Center on February 26, 2023, at the age of 87. Delores was born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 11, 1935, to the late Joseph and Margaret Marchand. She was raised in Everett, graduated from Chevrus High School in 1953, and lived most of her life in Melrose. Delores worked as an executive secretary at the Amatron International Company for 32 years, retiring in 1981. Mrs. Doherty was a longtime member of St. Mary's Church in Melrose, enjoyed taking trips to North Conway, loved doing crafts and taking trips with her friends. Delores was the beloved wife of the late Robert "Doc" Doherty. Loving and cherished mother of Daniel Doherty and his longtime companion Jane Abbruzzese of Peabody. Caring sister of the late Mary Jean Furey and sister-in-law of the late Helen Green. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., MELROSE, on Friday, March 10, 2023, from 9:00-11:00AM, followed by a Service at 11:00AM. Burial at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org To send a message of condolence, please visit www.gatelyfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 10 to Mar. 3, 2023.

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Jodi Furey

March 1, 2023

Auntie Dee Dee,
You are in heaven now with your precious husband, sister and parents. You meant the world to us. We have so many wonderful memories from Thanksgivings together, you and Uncle Doc taking care of Matt as a baby, to just having conversations. We are all so blessed for having you in our lives. You are an Angel in heaven. We love you and will miss you so much.

Judy Chamberlain

March 1, 2023

Our precious Auntie DD. You were a second mom to myself and Mike and Larry. We love you sooooo much and will miss you endlessly. I´m sure the gates of heaven were very crowded welcoming you into eternity. You are now our Angel Auntie DD

Linda Makarewicz

March 1, 2023

Dan and Jane I am so sorry for your loss. She will be missed Dearly. I had a lot of good times at Patty and Kevin when they had Sunday dinners. We has some good laughs. She will be missed.

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Mar

10

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Gately Funeral Home

79 W. Foster St., Melrose, MA 02176

Mar

10

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Gately Funeral Home

79 W. Foster St., Melrose, MA 02176

Mar

10

Interment

12:00 p.m.

Wyoming Cemetery

205 Sylvan St., Melrose, MA 02176

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79 West Foster Street, Melrose, MA 02176

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