With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John K. Doherty in Medford, Massachusetts, born in Somerville, Massachusetts, who passed away on June 26, 2024 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John K. Doherty to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his former life partner Theresa Doherty (Boisvert); his parents, Patrick and Madge Doherty (McLaughlin); his son John P. Doherty; and his siblings, Hugh Doherty, Rita McLaughlin, Helen Dinsmore and Marge Keenan.

He is survived by : his wife Ann M. Doherty (Dellorfano); his children, Thomas Costello (Chelmsford), Kevin Costello (Colleen) of Plymouth, Nancy Doherty of Canton, Elise Green (Michael Watkins), Billerica and Joshlyn Costello; his sisters, Patsy Russell, Joan Mansfield, Janet McGonagle and Veronica Cooney; his grandchildren, Justin, Alyssa, Sophia, Hudson, Mason, Grace and Hanna; and his pet Jackson. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Sunday, June 30th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and at 4:00 PM at the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home (66 Concord Rd, Billerica, MA 01821). A funeral Mass was held on Monday, July 1st 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St. Theresa Church (466 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA 01821). A burial was held on Monday, July 1st 2024 at 11:15 AM at the St. Joseph Cemetery (96 Riverneck Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, http://www.cander.org or to the Alzheimer's Assn at http://www.alz.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home