Pauline M. (Keenan) Dougherty of Worcester, formerly of Ireland, passed away on Wednesday, March 2nd in Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She leaves her companion of 21 years, Scott O’Connell of Worcester; nine sisters, Elizabeth Keenan of Worcester, Anne Mason and her husband, Jude, Frances Henderson and her companion Michael (deceased), Kathleen Moore, Bernadette Keenan, Margaret Royal and her husband Noel (deceased), Theresa Pike and her husband, Bernard, Marian Carroll and her husband, Patrick, Ursula Conway and her husband, Rodney all of Ireland; four brothers, Raymond Keenan and his wife, Patricia, Peter Keenan, Thomas Keenan (deceased), John Keenan (deceased) and his wife Marie all of Ireland; her goddaughter and niece, Lisa Royal; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.
Pauline was born the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Power) Keenan in Dublin, Ireland and later emigrated to the United States in 1986. She had been employed as a cook for 17 years at the Emerald Isle Restaurant and later worked in housekeeping at College of the Holy Cross. You would almost always be able to find Pauline outside in the sunshine. She loved everything about the beach: walks, sunshine, boardwalks, and shopping. Hampton beach was one of her favorites. Pauline adored socializing with family and friends as long as there was a cup of coffee in her hand. She most recently started to enjoy watching the Boston Red Sox.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the nurses and staff at Holy Trinity for their continuous care and thoughtfulness during Pauline’s stay.
Her funeral services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Per Pauline’s wishes, please leave a message of condolence or a memory on the digital guestbook above.