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James Doherty Obituary
James was born in Leominster on July 1, 1985. He attended Hubbardston schools and Quabbin Regional High School. He worked at Circuit City as a warehouse supervisor.
He enjoyed playing football, baseball and dodgeball with his brothers, friends and co-workers. He also enjoyed hanging out with his friends, playing video games, and going four-wheeling. He will be remembered as being the best kid, and being loved by all.
He leaves his parents, Michael and Tammy (Hoyt) Doherty; two sisters, Heather (Doherty) Leighton and Jennifer Doherty, both of Gardner; four brothers, Michael Doherty, Joaquin Doherty, Brandon Doherty and Antonio Doherty all of Hubbardston; his maternal grandparents, James and Mary Hoyt of Florida; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded by a brother, Joshua Doherty, who died in 1981.
DOHERTY -- The funeral will be on Friday, Feb. 16, from the Smith-Mallahy-Masciarelli Funeral Home (www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net), 243 Water St., Fitchburg, MA 01420, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Bernard’s Church, 240 Water St., Fitchburg, MA 01420. Interment will follow in the St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Fitchburg. Calling hours will be on Thursday, Feb. 15, in the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in James’ name to the Hubbardston Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 490, Hubbardston, MA 01452 or may be left at the funeral home.
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Mom
February 5, 2008
Hi Bud. Well its been almost a year since you left us. Hard to believe. I still miss you so much! I miss your smile and the talks we had. The jokes you played on us. I miss all the laughter, love and joy that you shared with us and gave us. Please rest in peace and know how much I love you. I will always hold you near to my heart. Love and miss you!
Mom
December 25, 2007
Hi Bud, Merry Christmas, wish you were here. Miss you with all my heart. The boys and dad had a rough start today without you. (I did too). They miss you so much, we all do. Life just isn't fair!Love you with all my heart.
Mom
October 29, 2007
Hi James, my best Bud, I miss you so much. The Red Sox won the World Series! You would have loved watching the run they had this season. The Pats are doing awesome too. I miss hearing you cheering the teams or booing the plays they made. Just hasn't been the same watching the games. You were always there for Dad and I and your family. I miss you so much. Please help me stay strong. I love you so much!
Mom
August 21, 2007
Hi Bud, I miss you so much...we all do. Please keep me strong for your dad, brother's and sister's. You were a loving son, a best friend and an honor to have known. I miss you deeply and each day gets harder and harder.
Love you with all my heart.
Hollie Reid
February 17, 2007
Tammy,Mike and family; I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Dave Needham
February 15, 2007
I will never forget spending hours with James trying to pass the time in the warehouse. He loved that football. I could never forget such a great guy. He will be missed.
Michelle Buchanan
February 15, 2007
Tammy and family,
I am so very sorry that you have lost you son (or brother). There really are no words that can express what my heart would like to. Please know that many people care about you, and want to be there for you. In the days and even months ahead, please feel free to come to me if there is anything I can do to help. Until then, my prayers are with you,
A hug for you,
Michelle
Terri (Burgoyne) Smith
February 15, 2007
Tammy,Mike and Family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please keep in mind that he will always be in your hearts and will only be a thought away from you. My thought and prayers are with you.
Terri
Therese Sarna-Morse
February 14, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you all as you grieve. Although I never met James, I have heard wonderful things about him through my daughter, Danielle. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Sandy & Glen
February 14, 2007
Mike,Tam & family
Our deepest sympathy is sent to you with our prayers. Let the wonderful memories comfort you. You have so many! But please remember, when that tiny little snowflake lands upon your face
It's a hug sent from heaven
Trimmed with Angel Lace
I love you
Sandy
Sue & Kathy Hospital Medicine/UMMC
February 14, 2007
Tammy, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. Thinking of you and your family.
Kevin Doherty
February 14, 2007
Mike and Tammy, I am so saddened to hear of this great loss. I truly want with every fiber of my being to be there now, but I am not able. I can only hope that it helps to know that I share in your sorrow, and my heart and prayers are with you in this time.
Sean Lagoy
February 13, 2007
James, all I have now is memories. But the memories I have are the things that will make me laugh and smile. I remember all those Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners sitting next to you picking on your brothers and teaming up on Jen, shooting your B.B. gun in the back yard and just hanging out when I came to get Matt. When I saw you with Matt I got to see how great of an Uncle that you were and how much of an impression you made on him. You are going to be missed by everyone. I love you.
Susan Terkanian
February 13, 2007
I am so very sorry and saddened to learn of James' death. I only knew him through you, Tammy, and the stories you shared about him. May you all be comforted and strengthened during this time by God's loving embrace, particularly through the arms of others. Please know your friends at Fairlawn Outpatient care.
Jennifer Doherty
February 13, 2007
James I could not have asked for a better brother. You were the best and words cannot express how much I am going to miss you. You were always there for me whether I needed you or you just wanted to pick on me I really did enjoy it. We had a great relationship. I am so happy that I have all the great memories that I have of you. I am going to miss coming over and just talking to you before you would go to work or before I left for school. You were such an unbelievable Uncle to Matthew he will always remember you and he will always be the little man because of you. You are going to be missed so much by so many people. I love you!!!
Joseph Afonso
February 13, 2007
You have my thoughts and prayers. I continue to look back and remember James, always laughing, never without a smile or something slick to say. I will not forget James and the happy memories he brought to many of us throughout elementary, junior, high school and beyond.
William Andrews
February 13, 2007
To have lost a good friend, to me, is a tragedy. James was, and always was, a good kid and a true friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and one day I will see him again. Until then, God has a noble, fun-loving guy whose all heart. You will be missed old friend.
Robert and Therese (Bob & Terry) Pouliot
February 13, 2007
May your future be filled with love and peace. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
God Bless,
Bob and Terry Pouliot & Sons
Kim Gagnon
February 13, 2007
Dear Michael & Tammy,
My deepest sympathy to you & your family on the loss of your son. May the wonderful memories you hold in your heart bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Lorene Tisdale
February 13, 2007
Although I do not know James or his family, my thoughts and prayers are with them - my heart goes out to you! This hits home very hard - my friend lost her 15 yr old son on Feb 5th. Such a tragedy at a young age. May the Lord also keep James under his wings - rest in pease James.
Lisa Denoncourt
February 13, 2007
James was a beautiful person who made an impact in my life. I will never forget him or the lessons in life he has taught me through our friendship. it was a pleasure to work with him, and I'll always remember the good times!!!Thoughts and prayers for the family. James you are missed and loved!!!
Troy and Jillian Casey
February 13, 2007
Doherty Family,
Sorry for this tragic and sudden loss of your son and brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time.
Lindsey
February 13, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Im really sorry
Tina Starkweahter
February 13, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and loved ones.
Daniel Mullaney
February 13, 2007
I am sorry for your loss. I will miss James and all the joy he brought to my days at Circuit City with him.
BobbieLynn Sears
February 13, 2007
James and I had a speical friendship. We went through alot together in a short amount of time. I could go to him for anything and he could do the same if he needed something, I would be there for him. Every memorie I share with James is def. a funny one! He was and still is a very speical friend. I could never replace a friend like him.
James, I will play ball and "ducky" with Ninja for you, I know how you loved that dog. Also, I will never forget our big plans on getting a monkey to ride a mini horse. lolol We could have mad some money with that some place I'm sure! It's not often you get to see a Monkey riding a mini horse!
Love you James....
P.S. I'm going to do my very best to get up there for you on Thursday and Friday.
Joanne and Craig Broberg
February 13, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss that boy with the shy beautiful smile coming into our office.
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