DOHERTY, Edward V. "Sonny", 76 of Chelsea, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, May 8th, following a long heroic battle with cancer. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 54 years Nancy (Brochu) Doherty. Loving and devoted father of Kathleen Fazio of Plymouth, William Doherty and his wife Nancy of Walpole, Brian Doherty of Chelsea and Eileen Vitale and her husband John of Peabody. Beloved "Papa" to Christopher and Ryan Doherty of Walpole, Brianna and Mike, Jr. of Plymouth, Nicholas and Nina of Peabody. He is also lovingly survived by his sister Jean McCarthy and brother Richard Doherty. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend Visitation with Sonny's family on Monday, May 12th begining at 9:30 AM and concluding with a Prayer Service at 11 o'clock. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Proud retired 43 year employee of Samuel Cabot Stains of Newburyport. The family expresses their sincere gratitude to Hope Health Hospice and the "ladies" of Senior Bridge for their compassionate care during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 75817, Topeka, Kansas 66675.