Obituary of Ralph Doherty

Ralph Arnold Doherty 73, of Bridgewater passed away July 22, 2002 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater after a courageous fight with cancer. Born in Pickett’s Cove, New Brunswick, he was the son of the late Roy and Blanche (Wiggins) Doherty. Ralph was employed with the T. Eaton Company for many years, followed by 40 years in the jewellery industry before his retirement from Charm Jewellery in Bridgewater. He is survived by his wife, Doris (Fraser); his sons, Webster, Richard, Douglas, Trevor; daughters, Florence Gemmill, Esther Dares, Susan Jackson, Linda Supple, Nancy Doherty; 17 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sisters, Beulah Doherty, Bernice Greer, Roberta MacCauley, Marlene Mercer, Jean Maston. A memorial service will be held 2pm Friday in the Bridgewater United Church, Rev. Ivan Norton officiating. A reception will follow in the Christian Education Center of the Bridgewater United Church. There will be no visitation at the funeral home by request. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to the Lodge That Gives, 5826 South St., Halifax or the Lun. Co. VON, through Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. www.sweenysfuneralhome.com