December 8, 1939 – Limerick, Eire
January 4, 2025 – Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Maureen Agnes Doherty (nee Nolan), beloved spouse, mom and grandmother, handed away peacefully in her winter house in Scottsdale, AZ. She was the eighth of eighteen youngsters born to John Nolan and Josephine Nolan (nee Courtney) of Limerick, Eire, the place she lived for her first eighteen years.
A voracious reader all through her life, Maureen beloved books but needed to go away college at a younger age to work and help her household. Serving others earlier than herself would develop into the hallmark of Maureen’s life, but the grace and sweetness with which she did it disguised the sacrifices she made. She gave but didn’t complain and anticipated nothing in return. Maureen embodied the teachings of her Catholic religion, a central pillar of her life from which she drew fixed power.
On the age of eighteen, Maureen emigrated from Eire to Calgary, Alberta, the place different relations had settled. Although Canada grew to become her everlasting house, Maureen by no means misplaced her pleasant Irish brogue; listening to her was a pleasure.
Shortly after arriving in Calgary, Maureen met Patrick Doherty, they usually married in 1959. They started their lives along with little or no but constructed a outstanding legacy, together with 5 youngsters, nineteen grandchildren and a number of philanthropic tasks spanning three continents.
After elevating 5 youngsters in Calgary the place Patrick constructed his profession in actual property, the couple moved to Bragg Creek. There, they established the No Ka Oi Ranch, which is devoted to serving bodily, mentally, and financially challenged youngsters. No Ka Oi was later renamed “Our Lady Queen of Peace Ranch”, and the Doherty household opened a second Ranch in Edmonton to serve youngsters there.
Together with the Catholic Church, the Doherty household additionally constructed orphanages, colleges, and neighborhood tasks in Mexico, Africa and Bosnia-Herzegovina. For all these philanthropic works, Maureen and Patrick obtained the Order of Canada, the very best award Canada can bestow upon civilians.
Maureen, lovingly generally known as “Nana” to her youngsters and grandkids, sure the Doherty household collectively along with her heat, unconditional love, and fixed prayer. She is gone, however how she made us really feel stays; how she impressed us to be our greatest selves continues; and her reminder to “enjoy every minute of it” lives on in our hearts.
Maureen was predeceased by her mother and father, Josephine and John Nolan, her husband, Patrick Doherty, and grandson, Jason Doherty. Maureen is survived by her 5 youngsters, Siobhan Doherty, Michael Doherty (Gabriele), Dennis Doherty (Lea), Tracy Doherty, and Invoice Doherty; in addition to her eighteen grandchildren, Patrick, Kelsey, Meaghan, Justin, Shane, Stephanie, Ozzi, Lola, Courtney, Nolan, Makenzie, Colin, Katie, Jack, Josie, Steve, Mary Josephine, and Anna; a number of siblings and plenty of nieces and nephews.
The Doherty household needs to acknowledge Wilma Banayat; Cathy and Doug Weinkauff; Betty Jo and Dean Kaiser; Kelly Bierman; Mary Anne Doherty; Kathy Tom; Cecilia Fong; Infinity Hospice; Amada Senior Care; Navi Nurses; Concierge Care Calgary; Superior Major Care; Dr. Mary Sazbo; and the Mayo Clinic for his or her devotion to Maureen in her remaining years.
Wake Companies will probably be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to six:00 p.m. on the Doherty residence in Bragg Creek, AB. Please comply with the indicators to park on the barn, the place shuttle service will probably be supplied.
Funeral Mass will probably be celebrated at Sacred Coronary heart Church (1307 14 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB) on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Reception to comply with at St. Mary’s Corridor (221 18 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB) till 3:00 p.m. Graveside Service will happen instantly following the reception at St. Mary’s Cemetery (3157 Erlton Avenue SW, Calgary, AB).
Household and pals who’re unable to attend in individual are invited to hitch Mrs. Doherty’s service streamed dwell (see hyperlink under) on the day of the service. For many who are unable to view dwell, a recording of the service will probably be posted.
To honour Maureen’s needs, flowers are welcome and appreciated as a phenomenal tribute to her reminiscence.
Condolences, reminiscences, and pictures could also be shared and considered with Maureen’s household right here.
In dwelling reminiscence of Maureen Doherty, a tree will probably be planted within the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Space by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Properties, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Phone: 403-243-8200.
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