Margaret Mary Doherty
1923-2020
It is with great sadness the family of Margaret Mary Doherty
announces that she passed away peacefully in the early morning of
April 14, 2020 at Shannex – Frederick Hall, Fredericton. Margaret was
married to the love of her life Harold Francis Doherty for 58 years.
Born in South Branch Kent Co. NB, on April 4, 1923, she was the first
child of Daniel and Annie (Connors) Shortall.
Margaret graduated from the New Brunswick Normal School in
1942 and taught in several places in New Brunswick, including the
school her younger sibling attended. She married Harold in 1946 after
he returned from overseas and they raised their family. She was the
first woman to serve on the Fredericton Board of School Trustees
before returning to teaching, first as a Supply Teacher then in a
permanent position at Montgomery and retiring as Vice Principal of
Priestman Street School. She was often greeted with love and respect
from students she had taught. She was a dedicated member of the St.
Dunstan’s CWL for over 70 years, a member of the DECH
Auxiliary and the NB Retired Teachers. While Harold was Fire Chief,
she was also an active member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of
the New Brunswick, Maritime and Canadian Fire Chiefs
Associations.
She leaves behind a large extended family to celebrate the
wonderful woman she was, including her daughter Maureen Murray (Tom);
sons Daniel (Sandra), David (Connie), and Dennis (Laura);
grandchildren Tangelene Ramsey (Scott), Cary Norquay (Rod), Ryan
Doherty, Denny Doherty, Joseph Doherty and Simon Doherty;
step-grandchildren Kerrie Hallett (Jason), Stephanie Murray, Rob
Murray and Scott Murray. As well, she was blessed with several
great-grandchildren whom she adored. She also leaves behind her
sisters Mary Wood and Kay Brown; brother Paul Shortall (Mary);
sister-in-law Phyllis Shortall. She will be greatly missed by her many
nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Margaret is
predeceased by daughter-in-law Linda Doherty; her precious grandson
Jason Doherty; sister Helen Bushey and her husband Manuel; sister Ruth
Grattan and her husband George; brother James Shortall and his wife
Mabel; brother Raymond Shortall; brother-in-law William Wood; and
brother-in-law Thomas Brown.
The family sends their deepest and sincerest Thank you to the
wonderful, caring staff at Frederick Hall who were by her side over
her last days praying with her and keeping her
comfortable.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fredericton
Veteran’s unit, Hospice Fredericton or to the charity of
your choice. Due to the present restrictions, a funeral mass and
celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at a later
date.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Margaret Mary Doherty 19232020..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick