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Mary Doherty Obituary

Doherty, Mary Alice (nee O'Dea), age 88, beloved wife of the late Matthew E. Doherty, loving mother of Dee (Chuck) Radgowski, Dennis (Tracy), Timothy (Susan), Cynthia (Pat) Malloy, Michael (Maureen), Patrick (Mary), Kevin (Jane), Martin (Coletta), Joseph (Diane), Edward (Kelly), Gerard (Geri), and Matthew Jr. (Sherri) Doherty, mother-in-law of Sherron, dear grandmother of 49 and great-grandmother of 39, sister of Veronica Avgerinos. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 South Western Ave., Chicago. Family and Friends will meet Wednesday, for 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. 773-238-0075. Please sign guest book at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 2, 2011.

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January 7, 2011

Dear Dee, Denny, Tim, Cindy, Mike, Pat, Kevin, Marty, Joe, Ed, Gerry and Matt,

We have all learned a lot about family, love and loyalty from all of you over the years. You have honored your parents so well. Grief is the second to the last gift to them; living well is the last gift!

Love you all,
Eileen

Mary Grabowski (O'Donnell)

January 6, 2011

Dear Cindy and Family
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. From the stories I heard, she was a fantastic woman who raised a loving and supportive family. I will keep her in my prayers.

Tom Quinn

January 6, 2011

To the Doherty Family
My prayers are with all of you on the loss of your Mom.
May the love and support of your friends and family help you through this difficult time

Jeff Spies

January 6, 2011

Kevin and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I know there is little I can say to make this loss easier for you. A mother is a very special person in everyones life. I want you to know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 6, 2011

Your loss is profound. Your memories more so! You all have so many pieces of Matt and Mary Alice, Whenever you are all together they are there!

Kate Walsh

January 5, 2011

To the Doherty Clan: Your Mom is reunited with her Valentine.
He probably had that sign waiting for her at the gates of heaven.

Trish Morris

January 5, 2011

Many years ago I coopted the title of the 13th Doherty child. I couldn't have picked a better family to adopt! Mom and Dad welcomed me, as well as many others, with open arms. My life has been blessed and I am very grateful for their love. They are at peace and together, of that I am sure!

Roy Barrow

January 5, 2011

Dear Mike Doherty & Family,
I am very sorry for your lost. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Roy Barrows

Linda McGowan

January 5, 2011

Sharing in Your Loss
Psalm 7:15
"Thou art my hope, O Lord God..."
As you put your trust in the Lord to see you through this time, may you and your family find assurance in His care,strength in His presence, and comfort in His love.
My Deepest Sympathy
Linda McGowan DFM

Margie Love

January 4, 2011

To all the Doherty's:

Jack and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. God bless you all in your grief.

Margie and Jack Love (neighbors of Kevin and Jane and CHRP Team member with Geri)

January 4, 2011

Dear Kevin Doherty and family,
It is with sadness that I learn of your loss. May happy memories bring you strength during what I know is a difficult time. You are in our thoughts.

Beverly Mellars
Naperville, IL

Sandy Hernandez

January 4, 2011

Ed and family:

My condolences are sent to you with deep sorrow. You will heal through this loss and the family will unite through this ordeal. Peace will be with you within time.

MC

January 3, 2011

My condolences to the family and may the "God of all comfort" be with you and give you peace and strength to endure this time of grief.~2 Cor 1:3,4

January 2, 2011

Dear Doherty Family, A wonderful woman, greatly blessed, leaves an incredible legacy behind - her magnificent works continue through all of you. Peace be with you. Don Smith and family, Bullard, Texas

Tom Wills

January 2, 2011

Dear Family, I remember your mother and your father. They were both dear friends of my parents Pat and Tom Wills. May your family only remember the good times. Take care. Tom and Mary Wills

January 2, 2011

Dear Doherty Clan,
what an incredible impact your Mom has had on so many peoples lives. Your Mom truely had a "Wonderful Life" and the world was a better place because she met a guy named Mathew and together they touched so many lives.

You are in our prayers,

Joe, Shari, and the entire Baffoe family

January 2, 2011

Dear Doherty family,
Your mom was a wonderful person. I will remember her and your dad very fondly. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Mahoney Daly
Las Vegas, Nevada

Kevin McGreal

January 2, 2011

Matt and Family,

My condolences to all of you on the loss of your Mom who was truly a great lady.
Kevin McGreal & Family
Class of 80

Marilyn Bansley

January 2, 2011

Gerry and Geri Ann,
Your mother/mother-in-law was a lovely lady. I remember her coming to your engagement party at our house, seeing her at your father's wake with all her sons and daughters lined up next to her, and talking to her at your sister Cindy's house after the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk.
49 grandchildren and 39 great-grandcildren -- Wow! I'm sure God has a special place of honor all ready for her. May your happy memories of your Mom ease your sorrow in the days to come.
Love,
Aunt Marilyn

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