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2026
William Doherty Obituary
William (Billy) Doherty, of Milford, passed away on Jan. 12, 2026. He was born Jan. 29, 1954, in New Haven.
Billy was a loving brother and uncle as well as a loyal friend. He leaves behind siblings, Margaret Quigley, Thomas (Judith) Doherty; nieces, Amy Simmons, Suzanne Di Palermo; nephews, Robert and Peter Quigley, and Michael Doherty. Billy worked many years as a ticket seller and conductor on the railroad. He loved reading suspense novels, watching sports, and making memories with family and great friends. There will be a Memorial Mass at St. Agnes Church in Milford, Jan. 24, 2026, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Michele Arsenault
January 25, 2026
My sympathy and prayers are with his family.
Mary Galvin
January 25, 2026
Billy had the warmest smile and most contagious laugh. I know he will be missed by all his family. While his Galvin cousins couldn't make the service, please know he has a place in out hearts and will be warmly remembered. We miss you all.
Jay Barone
January 24, 2026
Great old Friend Bill.D.
Passion for life, Passion for food and friendship. You will be missed my friend.
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January 22, 2026
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together.
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Ali
January 20, 2026
I met you in the 1970´s and sad to hear you have passed. We hung out in Woodmont during the summer.
Jim Loomer
January 19, 2026
I met Billy in 1973 when I relocated to Connecticut. Together with other new friends, I spent many fun times laughing, dreaming, and sharing in each other's challenges, victories, and mess-ups. Billy was an encouragement and a jester who always concluded at the end of any gathering that the future had good things in store.
Over the years, our paths divided a bit, so I seldom had opportunity to spend time with Billy. I remember a time after many years apart that I sought him out and asked if he would like to participate in a 100-hole golf marathon to benefit our school. He laughed aloud and asked, "Are you crazy?" I assured him it would be a great time, to which he laughed again and said, "What are you trying to kill me?" I guess he knew his limitations that I had not considered, but as always, he remained jovial.
I would have loved to bomb around the course in a golf cart with Billy, but I guess I'll have to wait until we meet again.
Billy, of all the folks I've met over these many years, I can truly say you have been one of the most sincere, concerned, and good friends to me. I'll always remember you and the times. I love you and appreciate that you made the world a better place!
Condolences to Billy's family, whom we have always respected and appreciated. May the comfort of our Lord overtake you in any grief you are feeling. ... weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Psalm 30:5
Much love, the Loomers
Glenn Behrle
January 19, 2026
I'm VERY sorry to read of Bills passing; my condolences to all his friends and family.
Glenn Behrle
Brendan and Ger Mulligan
January 17, 2026
Our sincere condolences to Tom and Judy on the loss of Bill.
Suaimhneas Síoraí dá Anam Dílis.
Doug MacNeil
January 17, 2026
Knew Billy from OLV, funny, nice, friendly, Godspeed & Condolences to the family.
John Hurd
January 16, 2026
Sad news for anyone that knew Billy.
I always made it a point to visit with him when I was back in Milford.
Condolences and love to Buddy, Judy and the family
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