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NANCY DOHERTY Obituary
NANCY KUSHNER DOHERTY, Dec. 14, 2016. Wife of John, mother of Dr. Cara (Matthew) Dolin and Allison Doherty, sister of Ellen Rae Kushner, daughter of Milton Kushner and the late Elsie Kushner, grandmother of Miles. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Sunday 1 P.M. precisely GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St. Pike, Southampton. Interment Har Nebo Cemetery. Family will return to the late residence.
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Phillip Ho
April 18, 2017
As a former Hatboro-Horsham School District student, and specifically a former Blair Mill Elementary School student, I was speechless the first time I learned of Mrs. Doherty's passing. I remember learning about this sometime during my winter break at Penn State University, Abington, and I was in shock by the news, yet I felt as if I didn't know how exactly to respond. Mrs. Doherty was a gift to Blair Mill, definitely, and I do remember some moments while I was attending Blair Mill where the mood was sour. Yet at the same time, I do remember a lot of good memories she shared with every student and I. One of the greatest memories I've had personally is those moments when Mrs. Doherty would introduce guests at assemblies or introduce the grade school choir when I was involved within the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. I do also remember the time she gave everyone best wishes whenever we arrived in school every day, or best wishes when we are on the bus home or going to somewhere fun. For the six years that I've attended Blair Mill, Mrs. Doherty never stopped to share the love and kindness to every student she has met, both in the past, present and future. She was one of the greatest elementary school principals if not, one of the greatest principals I've ever met in the 13 years I've spent in the Hatboro-Horsham School District. Every child she met she would always greet with the best smile possible, and every family she would get to know, my own included. Mrs. Doherty was one of a kind and it was a pleasure for me and my sister to know her in our own times at Blair Mill. From this moment on, I will never stop pushing forward in my own path as an aspiring filmmaker within my own academics at Penn State without thinking what Mrs. Doherty would say to help motivate me for the good of my future. It was heartbreaking and shocking to hear of her passing, and I want to send my prayers and thoughts to her family, friends, and each and every former student, teacher, and faculty that has gotten the chance to know her every day.
To Mrs. Doherty, we love you, we miss you, and we want to simply say, thank you for everything you have done at Blair Mill. May the angels sing with you in heart and peace. :)
-Phillip Ho
Mia Allen
March 23, 2017
She was awesome and she will never leave my heart - Mia ,Blair mill student
Tamika Valentine- Pierce
January 7, 2017
Prayers go out to the family of Mrs. Doherty we just found out that she passed away and my daughter Jade hudley a student at her school was very sad regarding hearing this she was very important to her and made a strong impression on her while in school, Mrs Doherty was a very loving kind person and Principal we will surely miss her.
Bill Del Governatore
December 28, 2016
Nancy, You were one of the finest people I have met-a great person, teacher, principal. You are truly among the angels, before and now. You will remain in our thoughts forever. I am sad for your your family. It's quite a loss.
Tara Clarke
December 22, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Both my kids were privileged to have gone through Blair Mill Elementary and they loved Mrs. Doherty! She made all the kids feel so special and she made a point to get to know all the families. She was an amazing principal and she will be missed dearly!
Devyn Horton
December 20, 2016
R.I.P Mrs Doherty you'll be greatly misses, you were the best principle ever.. prayers out to you family.
Thomas Conway
December 19, 2016
My deepest sympathy at this time of loss. I am glad that I got to know Nancy, as her teacher in the Instructional Coach Program. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Jennifer OLeary
December 18, 2016
My heart is so heavy. It was truly an honor and blessing to have known and worked with Nancy. She was a wonderful mentor, colleague, and friend. Her love for her students and staff were truly inspiring and deeply appreciated. Her love and legacy will live on in the many lives that she touched. My deepest sympathies are with her family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Shalom.
Adrienne Miller
December 18, 2016
Melissa McGill
December 18, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time! She was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed by all!
Sincerely
The McGill Family
Scott Soulier
December 18, 2016
To Mrs. Doherty's family - Oh, how your hearts must be broken! While none of us can know exactly how you feel, please know that we mourn with you and for you.
She demonstrated her immense care for her students just weeks ago when she accompanied my grandson to the ER and devotedly stayed long after my daughter arrived; and only returned home after Alex was revived and the crisis was over.
To this grandpa two-thirds of a continent away, who has never met Mrs. Doherty, it was a revelation of her noble and loving soul. I shall never forget her greatness.
In due time, may it be that your joy over her memory will exceed the pain over this sudden and painful loss. Shalom.
Marsha Nelson
December 18, 2016
To Allison and the Doherty Family
Allison my heart has been aching for you and your family since Julianne received the news. Your Mom lives every day in the beautiful, intelligent, strong and amazing woman that you are. Sending my and prayers and hugs to you. With Love.
The Indelicato Famil
December 18, 2016
Nancy was the kindest, most loving person I ever knew. She made everyone who knew her feel special and loved. The earth will be a duller place without her in it, but the sky will shine a little brighter because she will be looking down from the heavens.
December 18, 2016
Kathleen Lugara
December 17, 2016
Mrs. Doherty was truly the most caring and kindest woman I've ever had the privilege of meeting. She was the definition of a superhero! You could tell from just one conversation with her that she was someone special. My sincerest condolences to her family, friends and the entire Blair Mill family. We will never forget you Mrs. Doherty!! ❤
Killen Family
December 17, 2016
We will miss your smile and enthusiasm! May you rest in peace! You will be greatly missed!!
December 17, 2016
The Doherty family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Both of my girls went to Blair Mill and truly did have the BEST Principal. She had enthusiasm that rippled through the school and community. She was always at school events showing her support for the students as well as their families. She was a wonderful woman who will be missed.
Leta Thompson
December 17, 2016
Nancy was a wonderful colleague and friend. I will miss her enthusiasm, dedication to children, and her generous spirit. My prayers are with her family and friends at this difficult time.
Denise Dutkiewicz
December 17, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to Nancy's family. Nancy was such a lovely lady. A wonderful role model and champion for our children. My son was blessed to attend Blair Mill Elementary School while Nancy was Principal. She had such an endearing way about her that made her so loved by everyone. I personally appreciated her advocacy for the children and making sure everyone was treated with respect and kindness. There truly are no words to express how very sad we are and how much she will be missed. God bless.
My heart is so heavy. My Blair Mill Family lost our leader, our superhero. Love to her family, friends and my coworkers
Kim Carrelli
December 17, 2016
Rita Moffat
December 17, 2016
So many memories of our friendship, I love and adore you. My mentor and dear friend. I cherish the time we had together and you will always be with me in my heart.
Jovonne Stanton
December 16, 2016
I went to Blair Mill and Mrs. Doherty was my principal and she was the best principal ever. I never met a woman who loved her job and the children as much as she did. She was so sweet to me and my family and I appreciate all the lessons she taught us will at Blair mill because I took those lessons and applied them to my everyday adult life and I'm now 20 years old. It just saddens me that a beautiful spirit has been lost my prayers go out to her family, friends and the staff at Blair Mill Elementary School. I had seen Mrs. Doherty in the summer and when I told her that I was moving to Alabama she was so sad and said that she would miss me and that I had to come and visit her.
Gabrielle Rosanova
December 16, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Doherty family. All of your students at Blair Mill will never forget you, past and present. Thank you for everything you have done for all of us. You helped in molding a lot of great students and people.
December 16, 2016
Thoughts and prayers for the Kushner and Doherty families. I know Nancy will be missed by all! She was such a kind person and always devoted to the children. Rest in peace Nancy! Sissy McM.
Christine Albrecht
December 16, 2016
I was able to see her this past Friday with her grandson at school. We were joking about how he was the same age that my son was when my daughter started Blair Mill and now my son just started Kindergarten there. You could see how much he adored her. She was a wonderful woman and I am glad that my kids got to know her. Please accept my families deepest condolences on your loss. I hope the knowledge of how many peoples lives she has touched will provide you with some level of comfort.
Sean O'Neill
December 16, 2016
The Doherty family are in our thoughts and prayers, my kids loved her enthusiast school pride, Her love for the children that was evident everyday and her social graces at all events. Nancy's smiling face and good cheer will be missed for sure. May she rest in peace and watch over both Families that she loved so much. Thanks for being the B.E.S.T.
Judy Heffernan
December 16, 2016
Thanks,Nancy, for all you did for my kids and me to help make my year at Holme School one of the best of my life.
May your family, friends and school families past and present know the joy of your presence even in the depth of real sorrow.
May the God of Compassion embrace us all as one.
Debbie and Scott Jasner
December 16, 2016
We just loved Mrs. Doherty and she was just the most inspiring lady we ever met. She loved her staff, her students, and families. Her energy and fun loving spirit will be miss but never forgotten. My deepest sympathies to the family...
Beckie Vuk
December 16, 2016
Our thoughts are with your family. She was a great role model for the kids that she loved so much. She will truly be missed. The halls of Blair Mill won't be the same without her enthusiasm and passion for education. So lucky to have known her. She touched so many lives.
Trish Bartholomew
December 16, 2016
Our thoughts & prayers are with the Kushner and Doherty family. We will always keep Mrs Doherty's beautiful smile and goodness in our hearts.
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