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WILLIAM DOHERTY Obituary

DOHERTY, William J. Jr. Of Medford, formerly of Somerville and Arlington, passed away on April 1, 2022. The beloved husband of Mary (Kelly) Doherty and the late Agnes (Killilea) Doherty. Devoted father of Kathy P. McCormack and her husband Ted of Woburn, Bill Doherty, III and his partner Bill Jacinto of Wells, ME and Bob Doherty of Woburn. Cherished Papa of Teddy and Kara McCormack. Dear brother of Rita Brown, Marge Russell, Joseph Doherty and the late Jack and Marie Doherty. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and in-laws. Funeral Procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), SOMERVILLE on Friday at 10:30AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, Medford at 11:30AM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Calling Hours Thursday 4PM-7PM. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. In lieu of flowers, donations in William's name can be made to The Alzheimer's Association. William was a retired employee of the MBTA and Town of Arlington and an Army veteran. For more information, please visit www.dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 2 to Apr. 4, 2022.

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Terri Kelly

April 8, 2022

To Mary and the Doherty family, sympathies to you on the passing of Bill. I have great memories of the times Bill and Mary would visit Ireland together. May he rest in peace.

Kimberly Blake-Corn

April 7, 2022

To the Doherty family. Billy, Kathy, and Bobby I'm so very sorry to hear about the passing of your dear Dad. I have such fond memories of him back in the day when we were in High School together Bill, and following years later! He was always so kind and welcoming. I am verysorry for the loss of your Dad. He will always be with you and never forgotten.

Bill

April 5, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful dad. We will love you and miss you always. I´ve always been proud to be your son and will always watch over Kathy, Bob and Mary....

Mary Alcott

April 5, 2022

Mary and family, sincere condolences. Such a gentle, loving, generous man! May he Rest In Peace and may you also experience that peace that passes understanding.

Francine Foley-Sahlas

April 2, 2022

To Mary and all Bill's family, I am so sorry to hear this sad news about Bill. We was a very nice man and I enjoyed knowing him. With My Sincere Sympathy and Prayers, Francine Foley-Sahlas.

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Memorial Events
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Apr

7

Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

Apr

8

Funeral

10:30 a.m.

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

Apr

8

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

Medford, MA

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George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

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