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JAMES DOHERTY Obituary

DOHERTY, James E. Age 79, of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025, surrounded by his family. Beloved son of the late Mary (McMahon) and Charles Doherty, Sr. Visiting hours Thursday, September 4, from 9-11 AM at Gormley Funeral Home. Please view full obituary at gormleyfuneral.com. William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 1 to Sep. 3, 2025.

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA

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2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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September 1, 2025

Sincere thanks for the devoted military service you gave to the people of this nation. May you rest in peace.

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