Obituary of Marion Elizabeth Doherty
Marion Elizabeth Doherty of Riverview, NB, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at her residence, Grass Home, with her family by her side at the age of 102. Born in McCain Settlement, Sussex, NB. She was the daughter of the late John and Annie (Quirk) McMackin.
A much-loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a special aunt to her nieces and nephews and had a lifetime relationship with her many cousins. A wonderful neighbour for 60 years in the small community of Bridgedale. Marion was a woman of deep faith and a founding member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Riverview.
One hundred and two years of a life well lived.
Survived by her son, Dr. Ed Doherty (Mary) Pointe-du-Chêne, NB; daughters, Jo-Ann Thorburn (Ray) Calgary, AB, Karen LeBlanc (Paul) New Maryland, NB, Margie Lamb (Peter) Halifax, Frances Doherty Riverview, NB; grandchildren, Teresa Caplice (Michael), Robert Hynes (Beth), Catherine Bussey (Jason), Andrew Thorburn (Michelle), Annie Amirault (André), Jill Ellsworth (Josh), Darci Reece (Stu), Derek (Courtney) and Corey LeBlanc, Meghan (Shawn Smith) and Kealin Lamb (Tom Alexander), Sarah Fournier (Hannah); great-grandchildren, Dennis, Sam, Sophie and Layla Caplice, Emmerson and Greyson Hynes, Theo, Everett and Jude Bussey, Kiefer Thorburn, Gracie and Luc Amirault, Brooky, Gavin, Rowan and Camryn Ellsworth, Jenson and Lennon Reece, Margot and Regan LeBlanc and Beckett Fournier.
In addition to her parents, Marion was predeceased by her husband, Joe Doherty, in 2007; sister, Helen St. Arnaud and brothers Lawrence, Clarence and Ray McMackin.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care and direction of Fergusons Riverview Funeral Centre, 214 Pine Glen Rd., Riverview, NB, E1B 1V6 (506-857-9544) where visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm until 8:00pm with parish prayers being held at 7:45 pm.
A funeral mass will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 5 Fatima Dr., Riverview, NB on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 11:00 am.
Interment will be held at Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe, NB in the spring of 2025.
Donations in memory of Marion made to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
Online condolence for the family may be shared at www.FergusonsRiverview.com.