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Thomas Doherty Obituary

DOHERTY, Thomas P. Of Rockport, formerly of Bedford, 78, Sept 22. Survived by his wife Eleanor (Kirchner) Doherty of Rockport; six children, Sharon Doherty of Acton, Gayle Doherty Beals of Salem, Christopher Doherty of Somerville, Tina Ford of Chelmsford, Michael Scott of Davidson, SC, Robert Scott of Needham; ten grandchildren; his brothers Charles Doherty of Westwood and James Doherty of Milton; and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Helen McCartney and Elizabeth Scott. His funeral mass will be held on Saturday, Sept 25 at 9 a.m. in St. Joachim's Church, 9 Broadway, Rockport with burial following in Beech Grove Cemetery, Rockport. Visiting will be held in the Burgess & Mackey Funeral Home, 201 Main St., ROCKPORT on Friday (today) from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the New England Hemophilia Association, 347 Washington St., Suite 402, Dedham, MA 02026. For online condolences, please visit greelyfuneralhome.com. Burgess & Mackey Funeral Home 978-546-6773

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 23 to Sep. 24, 2010.

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doreen ralston

December 19, 2010

Tina;
I saw this and immediately thought of you and our fun chats at BHS.
Please accept my kind sympathy during this holiday season.

Life is hard...stay strong.

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