Marie C. (Doherty) Norris, a lifelong Charlestown resident, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 13, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a brief illness. She was 78 years old.
Marie was born in Charlestown on October 19, 1938, a daughter of the late John J. Doherty and Ellen R. (Leary) Doherty. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the Boston Public School system and graduated from Charlestown High School in 1957. Marie worked at Revere Sugar Company in Charlestown for many years before its closing. She dedicated herself to the people of Charlestown while working as a Clerk for Massachusetts General Hospital at the Bunker Hill Center in Charlestown for over 20 years. Marie took pride in her family and especially enjoyed the quality time she spent with her grandchildren and the accomplishments that each one of them attained in their young lives. She was a member of The Old Charlestown Schoolgirls Association.
Marie is the beloved wife of the late Richard M. "Dick" Norris. She is the devoted mother of Michael Norris and his wife Kelly of Squantum, Andrea Killoran and her husband Daniel of Charlestown and Mark Norris of Charlestown. She is the loving Nana to Jillian, Bre, Nicholas, Caitlyn, Brigid and William. She is the beloved sister of John Doherty and his wife Barbara, James Doherty and his wife Nancy, Ann Crowley and the late Robert Garvey and Richard Garvey. She is the sister-in-law of Lillian Garvey. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews and close friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Marie's Funeral on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 9 A.M. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by her Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown at 10 A.M. Her burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. Her visiting hours will be on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 4 to 8 P.M. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Marie's name to The Charlestown Boys & Girls Club, 15 Green St. Charlestown, Mass. 02129.