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Joan Doherty Obituary
She leaves behind two sons, Paul J. Doherty, Jr. and his wife Trish of Danielson, CT and John M. Doherty and his wife Ellen of Holden; a daughter, Cathleen A. Doherty of Holden; a son-in-law, John J. Richinick, Jr. of Holden; a sister, Eileen Nikosey of Northborough; and 7 grandchildren, Jennifer, Michele, Catherine, Jack, Paul, Michael and Declan. Two daughters, Maryellen Richinick and Ann Doherty predeceased her.
Mrs. Doherty was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of John F. and Mary Ellen (Fleming) Kelley, and lived in Worcester all of her life. She graduated from Commerce High School in 1949, the Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing in 1952 and earned a B.S. in Nursing from Clark University. She was a dedicated school nurse for 29 years with the Worcester Public School System including Clark Street School, retiring in 1996.
She was a former board member of the Hahnemann School of Nursing Alumni Association; was a member of the Catholic Nurses Association, Our Lady of the Rosary Church, and the St. Christopher's Church Women's Club. An avid swimmer, she was an active member of the Greendale YMCA and cherished the years she spent teaching her grandchildren how to swim. She loved her family, traveling and Saturday nights out with her friends.
Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 3rd, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. The funeral will be held on Saturday, December 4th, from the funeral home with a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 23 Fales St., Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NECC (The New England Center for Children), 33 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772-2108, or on-line, www.necc.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Doherty
Carolyn Howie Chin
December 21, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you at this time of year when we celebrate the birth of our lord but also mourn the loss of your Mother. We hope you can find peace. Love Howie, Carolyn and Kayleigh Chin
Anthony Petrone & Family
December 4, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ellie Derry
December 4, 2010
Dear Cathy,
It was pleasure to know your Mom. I enjoyed swimming at the Y with her. She always talked about you and your son. You were such a wonderful daughter
and did so much with your mom. She told me about the trips you took together and all your fun days of shopping. You are one of the most devoted daughters that I know of.
Stay strong and know that you mother
was blessed to have you and I was
blessed to have your mom as a friend.
GOD BLESS,
Ellie
December 4, 2010
As I was in the hospital a few weeks back, I shared a room with Joan and found out that she and my mom Elinor Fleming Muhr were 1st cousins....she was such a up beat person and everybody enjoyed her quick humor.So sorry to hear of her passing and it was a pleasure to meet my 2nd cousins. My mom being in Naples Florida at this time wanted you all to know you are all in her prayers, also to Eileen.
Pat Cariglia and Elinor
December 4, 2010
I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL WITH YOUR MOM A
FEW WEEKS AGO. FOUND OUT WE WERE RELATED
ELINOR FLEMING MUHR,MY MOTHER, AND JOAN
WERE FIRST COUSINS. SHE WAS A VERY
UPBEAT PERSON. MY MOM,BEING IN NAPLES FL AT THIS TIME WANTED YOU TO KNOW YOU
ARE ALL IN HER PRAYERS. ALSO TO EILEEN.
PAT CARIGLIA
Edward Evans
December 4, 2010
Dear Doherty Family,
My heart felt sympathy to you and your loved ones.
The Evans Family
December 4, 2010
R I P Joan. You will be missed by all. My sincere sympathy to the family.She was a great lady.
Lisa Kerswell
Dorothy Lundgreb
December 4, 2010
I was shocked to hear the sad news about Joan. We had so many laughs in the past and such good times. I will
never forget her and will really miss her.
Joanne Monahan-Ciociolo
December 4, 2010
Cathy,
I have so many great memories of your Mom. We had so many fun times at 22 Ivernia. She was a wonderful lady.
I hope your fond memories of her will help ease your pain.
I love you my dear friend!
Joanne
Mary E. Menanson
December 3, 2010
Your mother was always happy and smiling. Our deepest sympathy to her family. The family of Mary J. Menanson
John and Gail Cain
December 3, 2010
Dear Paul,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Please extend our sympathy to all your family memeber.
December 3, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Girard Family
Karen Ullstrom-Avedian
December 3, 2010
Dear Paul,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this most difficult time. May god bless you.
John and Sheryl Barry
December 3, 2010
To the entire Doherty Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ken Balkus
December 3, 2010
Paul and Family, I'm sure everyone has fond memories of your Mom, I hope these memories can help you through this difficult time. I'm sorry we can't be there but you're in our thoughts and prayers. The Balkus Family
Kay Paladino
December 3, 2010
My deepest sympathy to you all. I went to nursing school with our mother. we had many goods times together . She was a wonderful nurse and a good friend. I was very happy to her at the Hahnemann Reunion this past Fall.I will keep you all in my prayers.
Michele Grenache
December 3, 2010
Cathy & Family, thinking of you during this time of sadness...The Grenache-McDermott Family
Maura Fleming-Simpson
December 2, 2010
Cathy, Paul and John ~ my love and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. Your mom was a special woman, keep that close to your hearts. May you all find peace and strength. My deepest sympathies and regards, Maura (Fleming) Simpson
Melissa Smith
December 2, 2010
Love and Prayers to you John, Ellen, Catherine, Jack, and Michael, and to the entire Doherty Family
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