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2019
Patricia Doherty Obituary
Born in Waltham, MA on August 19,1948, she was the daughter of the late Robert S. Mitchell and Edith I. (Hopkins) Mitchell. Pat was a resident of Billerica for over 45 years. She was a teacher in the Parker Elementary School for over 30 years before retiring and moving to Long Island, NY.
Pat and her husband Bill moved to The Villages, FL in 2012. Although, she spent the last 5 years battling rheumatoid arthritis, she still managed to return to Massachusetts a few times a year. She was there for the birth of her granddaughter in 2015 and was overjoyed to watch her son get married in NY last summer. Although distance often separated her family, she spent many hours on the phone with her daughter and face timed her granddaughter nightly to talk about their days. She was able to stay connected to many relatives and friends through social media.
Pat is survived by her daughter Erin Doherty and her partner Dennis Sousa of Burlington, MA; her son William R. and his wife Danielle of Jersey City, NJ; her granddaughter Isla Sousa of Burlington, MA; her brother Robert C. Mitchell and his wife Sandra of The Villages, FL; her brother David A. Mitchell and his wife Patty of Perkasie, PA. She also leaves behind her beloved nephews and nieces and many cousins and friends.
Services for Pat will be at St Theresa's Church,466 Boston Road, Billerica, MA at 10:30 am on Saturday, August 17th. A celebration of life will follow at the Woburn Country Club, 5 Country Club Road, Woburn, MA.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Pat's memory to the Billerica Scholarship Fund, Town Hall-Treasurer's Department, 365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 or online at
www.billerica.dollarsforscholars.org.
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Sandi Rideout
August 16, 2019
I was so shocked to hear the passing of cousin Pat. We were in touch through FB and she always had such nice things to say about our families. She always had a great smile. You will be missed. My sympathy to her immediate family.
Marjorie Young
August 14, 2019
I am so sorry for all of you.Patty was a great person and so much fun. I will remember our ski trips and all the laughs! Just loaded with memories. Me Casa You Casa. You will be missed I love you!
Margaret Freitas
August 14, 2019
Patty was a loving daughter, Mother, and niece. I will always remember her fondly.
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Janice Ferrell
August 13, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Love Janice, Chelsea and Cody
Sandra Mitchell
August 12, 2019
I was so fortunate to have had Pat as my sister-in-law for more than 50 years. She was kind, thoughtful, compassionate, funny, and smart. Her passing has left a large hole in my heart. I will think of her every day, always with much love.
Kathleen Schancer
August 12, 2019
Patty was my cousin. She lived in The home on Andover Rd , shared by her parents, and our Grandparents. I fondly remember , as a very young girl, watching Patty. she was ahead of me by maybe 10 years, I remember thinking how special she was. I would run up to greet her if she came walking home from High School with her books in her arms. She was often able to spend a few minutes asking about me and my day. She was someone I looked up to in those formidable years, She was always a caring and loving person. I loved her dearly, but I never told her so.
Nancy Malloy
August 11, 2019
I can't believe she is gone. She was the epitome of love for all. I am so sorry for your loss and we will party on, for her sake, as a result of her loss. What a fun and wonderful woman.
Patricia Doherty
August 11, 2019
I enjoyed her classes so m uch wonderful teacher and great teacherā¤
Barbara Wittrenhagen
August 10, 2019
I only had a few years with Pat at the Parker School She was an excellent teacher. I am sorry for your loss.
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