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Harry Dougherty Jr.

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Harry Dougherty Jr.

Birth
East Jordan, Charlevoix County, Michigan, USA
Death
5 May 2014 (aged 84)
Durand, Shiawassee County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Vernon, Shiawassee County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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Harry Dougherty, age 84 of Durand, walked into the arms of his beloved wife Monday, May 5, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel. Dr. Gerald Woodruff will be officiating with burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Vernon. Harry's family will receive friends at the funeral home, Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.

Harry was born October 26, 1929 in East Jordan, MI. He was one of fifteen children of the late Harry F. and Nellie (Brooks) Dougherty. After graduating high school, Harry went to work for Grand Trunk Railroad where he later retired as a Switchman. Mr. Dougherty married Eloise "Wanda" Anderson on August 28, 1950 in Boyne City and together raised 5 children. After 62 years of marriage together, Wanda passed on October 29, 2012. Harry enjoyed his summers up north at the cabin and being out on the water, fishing.

Mr. Dougherty is survived by 4 children: Linda (Gary) Marsh of Swartz Creek, Randy (Melinda) Dougherty of Wisconsin, Dr. Patrick (Julie) Dougherty of Ohio, Sally Libby of Durand; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Nolin; 3 sisters: Marcy, Leona, Dora and many nieces and nephews.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Wanda; son, Dennis; siblings: Flossie, Alma, Henry, Albert, Pauline, Roy, Calvin, Betty and Devere.

Memorial contributions given in Mr. Dougherty's name are suggested to the Hospice House of Shiawassee County. Online condolences may be sent to his family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
Harry Dougherty, age 84 of Durand, walked into the arms of his beloved wife Monday, May 5, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel. Dr. Gerald Woodruff will be officiating with burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Vernon. Harry's family will receive friends at the funeral home, Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.

Harry was born October 26, 1929 in East Jordan, MI. He was one of fifteen children of the late Harry F. and Nellie (Brooks) Dougherty. After graduating high school, Harry went to work for Grand Trunk Railroad where he later retired as a Switchman. Mr. Dougherty married Eloise "Wanda" Anderson on August 28, 1950 in Boyne City and together raised 5 children. After 62 years of marriage together, Wanda passed on October 29, 2012. Harry enjoyed his summers up north at the cabin and being out on the water, fishing.

Mr. Dougherty is survived by 4 children: Linda (Gary) Marsh of Swartz Creek, Randy (Melinda) Dougherty of Wisconsin, Dr. Patrick (Julie) Dougherty of Ohio, Sally Libby of Durand; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Nolin; 3 sisters: Marcy, Leona, Dora and many nieces and nephews.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Wanda; son, Dennis; siblings: Flossie, Alma, Henry, Albert, Pauline, Roy, Calvin, Betty and Devere.

Memorial contributions given in Mr. Dougherty's name are suggested to the Hospice House of Shiawassee County. Online condolences may be sent to his family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com

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