Francis Doherty (2 May 1929 - 18 Dec 2018)

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Location
St. Thomas of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church 63, London Road, Rainham, Kent. ME8 7RH
Date
21st Jan 2019
Time
10am
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Location
Woodlands Cemetery Woodlands Road Gillingham, Kent ME7 2DX
Date
21st Jan 2019
Time
11.30am

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In loving memory of Francis 'Frank' Doherty, a loving and devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather who passed away sadly on the 18th of December 2018, aged 89 years.

Floral tributes may be sent to John Weir, Rainham by 8.00 am on Monday the 21st of January 2019.

Donations, if desired, for the "British Heart Foundation" may be sent by cheque made payable to the charity c/o John Weir Funeral Directors, or made on-line via this page.

For those who don't (or do) know much about Dad, he was born in Portaferry in Northern Ireland and joined the Navy to explore the world and of all places, ended up in Sheerness where he met his beloved wife, Jean Bentley as she was then.

Mum and Dad married in 1955 and had 2 sons with 3 grand-children, a great-granddaughter and great step-grandson, all of whom he loved and adored.

Dad was a dab hand in the tool-shed and kitchen and could turn his hands to most things like building extensions, DIY and even football coaching when he used to manage the Catholic Church 'Saints' boys' team back in the 1970's.

Over the years, Dad had several jobs including working on the tug-boats at Sheerness Docks despite the fact he couldn't swim and as a Security Officer.

Before and after his retirement, Dad loved gardening, fiddling around in his garage making or repairing things, attending Church, and reading, listening to music and watching sport, especially Arsenal FC.

But what he enjoyed most was spending time with his family, always interested in what they were doing and cracking the same old jokes where you knew the punchline before he started.

Alas Dad's health took a turn for the worse earlier this year and the last few months were particularly difficult and painful for him and his family.

In the end, he passed away peacefully at home with his family close by and is in a far better place, free from pain and reunited with loved ones.

While gone from us, Dad will forever be in our hearts and thoughts and we'll miss and love him each and every day.

Christian Doherty wrote

Dear Dad, I don't know where the last 5 years have gone but hope you're keeping busy and reunited with loved ones and looking over your family. Love Christian, Caroline and James xxx

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  • Thank you, very kind and for the mass card. Best wishes, Christian and family.

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James Doherty wrote

My Grandad was the definition of a true man who loved his family and devoted his life to make us happy. You never failed to make me laugh with the jokes you always told me and I will never forget them. Your stories always inspired me and taught me the life lesson to always be positive and to look on the bright side of life, so thank you for giving me the light whenever there were dark times. I hope to make you proud and to be half the man you were.

Rest is peace Grandad. We love you and one day we will all be reunited once again xxxxx

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Caroline Doherty wrote

Frank was such a kind, loving man, he welcomed me into the family, cared and protected us all. He had the irreplaceable skill of putting you at ease, using his unique Irish humour.
Love and miss you!
Caroline xxx

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Christian and Caroline Doherty wrote

Dear Dad, thank you for so many wonderful memories and all your love and support and being such a great Dad and Grandad. RIP, Christian, Caroline and James xxx

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To a loving Father and Grandfather- RIP

Christian, Caroline and James

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Jeanne Rudd wrote

So sorry to hear of Frank's death .... As you say he is in a far better place now .... I remember when Frank ran the football team and when our children were all young .... My love goes out to all of you .... He will always live on in the hearts and on the lips of those he loved and who loved him ....

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