William “Doc” J. Doherty, 84
William “Doc” J. Doherty passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was 84 years old.
Doc was born in Brockton, MA, on August 21, 1941, and was the cherished son of the late William J. and Claire (Burke) Doherty.
He was a graduate of both Portsmouth (Priory) Abbey in Portsmouth, RI, and Georgetown University Business School, Class of 1964. Doc began his career as a commercial real estate broker with Charles Noyes & Co. in New York City. After the family relocated to Marion, MA, he spent several years with Codman & Co. in Boston before opening his own commercial real estate business.
Doc enjoyed golf, was an avid reader, and was well known for some memorable one-liners. He especially got a kick out of his grandchildren, always telling them to “shake the envelope” before opening their birthday cards.
Doc was predeceased by his devoted wife of 55 years, Mary Weldon Doherty, and his sister, Paula Lehan, of Brockton, MA. He is survived by his sons, William J. Doherty, Jr. of Fairhaven, MA, and Joseph Burke Doherty (Jaime) of Dedham, MA, and his grandchildren Will, Jake, and Madison Doherty. He also leaves behind his nieces, nephews, and many loving cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, October 18th, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals at 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett, MA. A private burial will immediately follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Marion, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Manomet Conservation or Gnome School of Surf. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
