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DOHERTY, William Joseph, 85, of of Hudson, died January 16, 2003 at home. Born in Cambridge, Mass., he moved here six years from Hyannis, Mass. He was a sheet metal worker employed by Mass. Bay Transit Authority in Boston, Mass. He was a member of St. Michael The Archangel Church, Hudson, a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #17 in Boston and a member of the Elks Lodge, Aripeka Chapter #2520. Mr. Doherty is survived by two sons, David Doherty and George Doherty, both of Conway, N.H.; daughter, Judith Brewster of Big Flats, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Doris Peterson and his son, William Doherty. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home

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Published by TBO.com on Jan. 18, 2003.

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