Shirley H. (Florentino) Doherty, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, February 20, 2023 at her home in Charlestown. She was 88 years of age.
Shirley was born in Boston on January 14, 1935, a daughter of the late Arthur Florentino and Helen B (Armstrong) Florentino. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the Boston Public School System and graduated from Charlestown High School. Shirley worked for over 25 years as an Administrative Assistant at Bunker Hill Community College. She enjoyed traveling to Cape Cod.
Shirley's family would like to extend their gratitude to her caregivers, Andrea, Brittany and Yobana, from Beacon Hospice.
Shirley is the beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Doherty(1986) and William J. "Bill" Hanley Jr.(2014). She is the devoted mother of Deborah Fiorillo and her husband Robert, Joseph Doherty and his wife Kathy, and Philip Doherty and his wife Julie. She is the loving Nana/Nannie of Meaghan, Nolan, Jolie, Mikayla, Alexa, Molly, Quinn, and Colin. She is the dear sister of Robert Florentino, Joan Carvalho, and the late Arthur " Archie" Florentino. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Shirley's visiting hours on Saturday morning, February 25, 2023 from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. in The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by her Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, 55 Warren St. Charlestown at 12 Noon. Her burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Shirley's name to:
The Friends of Ryan "Duce" Morrissey Scholarship Fund
PO Box 290009
Charlestown, MA 02129
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and
The Charlestown Boys and Girls Club
15 Green St.
Charlestown, MA 02129