Rita A. Doherty Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rita A. Doherty of Swampscott, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rita left this world on December 15, 2024 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Neal F. Doherty; her parents, John "Mac" McDermott and Ann McDermott (Syms); and her siblings, John "Jack" McDermott, William "Bill" McDermott and Jane Camillo.
She is survived by: her sons, William F. Doherty (Elizabeth) and Neil D. Doherty (Deborah); her grandchildren, Kevin D. Doherty (Kelsey Bowen) and Danielle E. Zignorski (Matt); and her sister Patricia Bisenti. She is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 19th 2024 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the St. John the Evangelist Church (147 Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA 01907). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 11:15 AM at the Swampscott Cemetery (400 Essex St, Swampscott, MA 01907).
In honor of Rita's memory, memorial donations may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923, or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Keep Rita 's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
