Retired Tewksbury Police Officer
TEWKSBURY: Paul Edward Doherty, Sr., age 71, a 47 year Tewksbury resident , and retired Tewksbury Police Officer, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at home, with his family by his side.
He was the beloved husband of Carol C. (Lantz) Doherty, with whom he celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on July 13, 2009.
Born in Malden on January 5, 1938, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Mildred (Hannon) Doherty.
Paul was raised in Malden, attended Malden schools and graduated from Malden High School.
He later attended Springfield College and Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill.
In 1955, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War as a Tank Crewman with Company B, 2nd Tank Battalion.
Prior to his retirement, he served as a Tewksbury Police Officer for over 30 years.
Paul resided in Malden until moving to Tewksbury in 1962.
Mr. Doherty was a member of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO), and the Tewksbury V.F.W. Post # 8164.
Paul enjoyed spending quiet times at his cottage, boating and attending his children's football games.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Paul E. Doherty, Jr. and his wife Michele of Tewksbury, Michael J. Doherty and his wife Patricia of Westford, Kelli Wentzell and her husband Mark of Dracut, Patrick S. Doherty and his wife Lisa of Dracut and Ryan O. Doherty and his wife Tarzia of Tewksbury; two sisters, Mary Brown and Ann Brown both of Malden; also eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Paul was the brother of the late Charles "Bud" Doherty and Louise Robicheau.
Calling hours Wednesday, August 26th, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Funeral Thursday, Aug. 27th, at 9 a.m. from the funeral home, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., at St. William's Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. Interment at St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Cancer Care Endowment Fund, c/o Development Office at Lowell General Hospital, 295 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854 are requested.