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E. Doherty Obituary
Marlborough and formerly Billerica– E. Jane Doherty, age 76, passed away on November 20, 2019 with her entire immediate family by her side. Cause of death was a fast-moving bile duct cancer. Jane was grateful to have had an extra 16 years of life as a result of a kidney transplant with her son Abe as the donor. She recently celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with her beloved husband John T. Doherty.
Jane was born in Arlington on August 8, 1943, a daughter of the late George V. and M. Lillian (Dennen) Garland. She lived in Billerica for 45 years and in Marlborough for the past five years. Jane attended Matignon High School and received her nursing degree from Boston College. She was a Registered Nurse and a supervisor at Winchester Hospital and later worked as a nurse for the Billerica school system.
Jane was known for having a twinkle in her eye and a silly sense of humor. A social butterfly who loved to connect with people, Jane was beloved by her neighbors and friends. She loved to garden, solve crosswords, knit, and bake cookies. She was President of the League of Women Voters in Billerica and served as a Town Meeting Member. Her fun-loving and caring legacy lives on in her children and grandchildren; Sean Doherty (Emma, Noah, Liam) of Canton, Sara Doherty (Ava, Lauren) of East Greenwich, RI, Abe Doherty (Wonder) of Pleasant Hill, CA and Bethann Nigg (Tyler, Trevor) of Littleton.
Visiting hours will be held Sunday at the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica from 1-4 p.m. A private burial will take place at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Consider planting some flowers this spring and spreading some silliness in Jane's honor, or donate to the National Kidney Foundation. Funeral Director Dean M. Laurendeau. www.sweeneymemorialfh.com
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November 24, 2019
My Sympathy to all her family,
Jane was a lovely woman. One of my favorites at the salon. Cheerful... So caring, and thoughtful.
She did have that twinkle in her eye.
We could go on and on when we chatted. She loved her family so much. She was genuine. So easy to spend time with. Truely beautiful. I thank her daughter for calling me to tell me of her passing, that was appreciated, I hung up the phone and I cryed..
The last years I hated to see her struggle, but she still kept her charm. Your family been lucky to have her, an amazing woman...
Lisa Palmieri ~ Odyssey II
Peg Crawford
November 23, 2019
I knew Jane for only a year in Marlborough. She and John sat next to me in the dining room. Her arrival was always with a smile and usually continued with laughter throughout our meal.Often, John would arrive first and say,"Oh, she's just socializing."
The night I learned of Jane's death I was reading a book and as I read the following passage, a quote from Elizabeth Lawrence, a well-known gardening writer,I pictured Jane. "There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter,the air softer, and a morning more fragrant than ever again."
You are there now, Jane.
Rest In Peace,
Peg Crawford
Jennifer O'Brien
November 22, 2019
Jane (or Mrs. Doherty to me) was a warm, kind energetic vibrant and loving woman to all those who knew her. I spent a great deal of my childhood at her house, driving her crazy. Despite keeping her up all hours of the night during our sleepovers, eating her out of house and home, and messing up her house, she always made me feel welcome. I vividly remember her kitchen table where she would ask me to sit down and chat with her whenever I came to her house. She listened with interest and gave great advice. She loved her children with all of her heart and touched everyone she knew. She will always be like a second mother to me. The world has lost a beautiful soul but heaven has gained an angel.My sincerest of condolences to her entire family.. I love you all and my heart is heavy for you.Rest In Peace,, Mrs. D
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