William D. Doherty, 80, of 55 Pine Ave., Cherry Valley a section
of Leicester, died Tuesday, July 3 in Parsons Hill Nursing Home and Rehab
Center in Worcester.
He leaves his wife of 59 years, Hazel M. (Hemstead) Doherty, three sons; Jay
P. Doherty and Daniel E. Doherty both of Cherry Valley, Ross W. Doherty and
his wife Pollysean of Worcester, three sisters; Mildred Sampson and her
husband Edward of Worcester, Lorraine Gangai and her husband Dr. Maurow of
Kerrville, TX., Phyllis Hundemer of Coco, Fla., two grandchildren; Aimee
Giza and her husband Matthew of Worcester and Jake Doherty also of
Worcester, several nieces and nephews.
Born in Boston he was the son of Philip T. and Mildred (Ross) Doherty.
Mr. Doherty was a tree surgeon for 60 years and worked at Averka Tree in
Worcester and for five years owned and operated Blackstone Tree, retiring in
1988.
He was a Navy veteran of WWII and was stationed on an oil tanker in the
Pacific theatre.
A funeral service will be Friday, July 6 at 10 a.m. in the MORRISON-MORIN
FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester. A calling hour will be from 9-10
a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park,
Paxton. Please omit flowers.