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August 22, 2016

James F. Doherty, Jr.

James F. Doherty, Jr. of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, died August 22, 2016 at the age of 70.

Jim worked as an auditor for the federal government. After retirement, he worked for the accounting firm MacDonald and McEachern for several years. He was an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan. Most of all, Jim’s life was devoted to his family. Being a grandfather was his greatest joy. 

Jim was the beloved husband of Margaret B. (Glennon) Doherty. Son of the late Rita (Shaughnessy) and James F. Doherty, Sr. Loving father of Christine Doherty Sideropoulos of Weymouth, Stephen Doherty of Webster, Julie Rovelli and husband Reid of Hingham, and Michael Doherty and wife Katie of Pembroke. Devoted “Papa” of Taso, Josh, Blake, Reese, Parker, Will and the late Penelope. Brother of Barbara Dominico of Braintree, Patsy Christopher and husband Eddie of Braintree, and Gerard Doherty of Quincy.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 8:45 AM on Saturday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church, Weymouth at 9:30 AM. Cremation will follow.

Donations in memory of Jim may be made to the Alzheimers Assn., MA Chapter, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.