Edward J. Doherty, of Marshfield, formerly of Peabody & Melrose, passed away November 28, 2019, surrounded by family. Beloved husband of 67 years to the late Ruth "Jean" (Canole) Doherty. Treasuring his everlasting memory are his children: Kathleen Melaragni of Naperville, Illinois; Colleen McDonnell and her husband Thomas of Braintree; Edward J. Doherty Jr. and his wife Beth of Londonderry, NH and Patrice Parry and her husband Kevin of Marshfield. He also leaves his grandchildren: Caitlin and Kevin Melaragni, Cameron and John McDonnell, Lauren and Katherine Doherty and Douglas and Neal Parry. He was the son of the late Edward and Katherine Doherty; brother of the late Elaine Richard and the late Marjorie Murano. Ed is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, December 6th, from 4 – 8 PM at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 West Foster St., Melrose. Funeral Procession from Gately Funeral Home on Saturday, December 7th, at 8:45 AM followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Adelaide's Church, 708 Lowell Street, Peabody. Interment will be at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, 185 Lake Street, Peabody. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or at donors@stjude.org.