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Kathleen Doherty Obituary

DOHERTY
KATHLEEN (nee Hanafin), age 73, of Burholme on Dec. 18, 2003; beloved wife of Philip; loving mother of Pauline, Joan, Rosalie, Maureen, Kathleen, James, Ann and Timothy; also survived by her 17 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call Tuesday morning from 10:30 A.M. at The Resurrection of Our Lord Church, Castor Ave. & Shelmire Sts. Funeral Mass 11:30 A.M. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem. Friends may call also from 7 P.M. Mon. evening at THE RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 7450 Oxford Ave. (valet parking). Memorials can be made in her name to the Church: Resurrection of Our Lord, 2000 Shelmire Ave, Phila PA 19152.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Dec. 21, 2003.

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