Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Health Science Centre. Frederick George Doherty age 88 years. Predeceased by his parents: George and Elizabeth; brother Jim; sister Ruth Mann and in-laws: Leonard and Etta Wareham. Leaving to mourn his wife of 57 years, Margaret (nee Wareham); daughter Michelle (Randy) Reid, and son Keith (Cristi); grandchildren: Lindsey (Brad) Reid, Shawn Reid, Michael (Terra) Reid, Christopher and Mellody Doherty; great-grandchildren: Avery and Charlie; sisters-in-laws: Joan Donegani (Mike -deceased) and Rosalind Power (Jack - deceased); nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends. The Doherty's would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff, nurses and doctors from 4 South A of the H.S.C. for their compassion and care. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home 328 Hamilton Ave, on Saturday, March 18, 2017 and Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. from St. John Evangelist, Topsail. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Topsail. As expressions of sympathy flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in Frederick's memory to the Children's Wish Foundation or The Ronald McDonald house. To sign the on line memorial guest book please visit www.barretts.ca.