EILEEN I. DOHERTY, age 78, Inverness, died September 2, 2014 surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of Citrus County. Eileen was born on February 17, 1936 in Chicago, IL to the late Timothy and Kathleen (Clarkin) Ryan. She was a mail clerk for Silor Optical Transition Lens for many years, a job she thoroughly enjoyed. She enjoyed traveling, dining out and playing kick ball with her granddaughter. Left to cherish her memory are her children William N. (Danielle) Niersbach, Morrisville, NC, James T. Doherty, Largo, Erin Pahl, Floral City, Kathleen A. Lonkey (Tom Thompson), Largo, Thomas J. (Jennifer) Doherty, Crystal River, Michael J. Doherty, Largo; grandchildren Charlotte, Shannon, Gwendolyn, Kevin, Steven, Emily and Tara and three great-grandchildren. One of nine children, she is survived by sisters Rita Finn and Winifred Gilbert, many nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband James G. Doherty. A celebration of life and tribute to Eileen will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory. Please consider donations in Eileen’s memory to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464 in lieu of flowers.
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