Peacefully at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen NB on April 22,
2009, Mrs. Doreen Mary (Leblanc) Dougherty, wife of Hayward Dougherty of
Canal NB. Born at Moncton NB on December 3, 1925, she was a daughter of the
late Emile and Sylvia Mae (Bourgouis) Leblanc. A loving wife, mother and
grandmother, in addition to her husband Hayward, she is survived by one
daughter, Sandra Hatt of Canal, one son, Garry (Barbara) Dougherty of Canal,
six grandchildren; Lori Hatt of Saint John NB, Serri Hatt (Kenny Hawkins) of
Canal NB, Sasha Hanley of Saint John NB, Shelli Hanley of Blacks Harbour NB,
Steven Dougherty and Jeffery Dougherty both of St. George, ten great
grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by
three brothers; Edmond, Oreal and Ulysse and my one sister, Dorice Cormier.
She was the late surviving member of her immediate family.
Doreen was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the Medical Corps
in Fredericton, Petawawa, and various bases throughout Canada. She loved
music and played the guitar and often participated in charity fundraisers.
Doreen found joy in helping others and will be missed by all who knew her.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage
Street, St. George NB with visiting on Thursday from 7-9 pm and on Friday
from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from the
St. George’s Roman Catholic Church on Saturday at 12:00 noon with Father
John Mooney officiating, followed by interment at the St. George’s Roman
Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Charlotte County
Cancer Society or Spiritual Bouquets would be appreciated by the family.
