Robert F. Doherty

George Washington wrote in a Letter to the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, January 1793 'To enlarge the sphere of social happiness is worthy of the benevolent design of a Masonic institution; and it is most fervently to be wished, that the conduct of every member of the fraternity, as well as those publications, that discover the principles which actuate them, may tend to convince mankind that the grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race.'

Bob Doherty treasured his membership and the many life-long friendships that were as a result of his being a Mason. He was an active member of Somerville Lodge AF & AM which recently merged with Mount Horeb Lodge AF & AM in Woburn and was a 33rd degree member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Boston where he also worked part-time as treasurer. He served as past Junior Grand Warden for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and Chairman of Grand Lecturers as well as a member of the Saint Bernard Commandery in the York Rite, Boston. He was also an active member of the Waltham Triad Lodge AF & AM, the Masters Lodge AF & AM as well as many other Masonic bodies.

Robert Francis Doherty was born August 27, 1943 in Boston a son of the late Robert P.F. and Jeanette M. (Pickard) Doherty. Raised in Somerville he was a graduate of Somerville High School and earned both his Bachelor's degree (1967) and M.B.A (1972) from Northeastern University. Bob served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Bob died on Monday, November 11, 2019 in Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He was 76.

He married Jeannette A. (Malay) Asadoorian on October 19, 1985. Longtime Lexington residents they moved to Waltham in 1995. Bob worked over 43 years at Baker Commodities Inc. in Billerica as controller before retiring in 2015.

In addition to his wife of 34 years, Jeannette, he leaves his step-children, William P. Asadoorian of Waltham, J. David Asadoorian (Ann Marie) of Concord, Nancy L. Barry (William) of Billerica and Karen S. Costanzo (James) of Canton; his grandchildren, John (Katy) Asadoorian, Jessica Asadoorian (Jennifer), Jill Asadoorian (Kelley) and Josh, John, Linda, Julie and Lisa, the late of Laura Asadoorian, James and Kristina Barry and the late of Laura Asadoorian; great granddaughter Emma Asadoorian, his brother Lawrence Doherty (Carol-Ann) of Freemont, California; and niece & nephew Evan (Linzey) and Meghan Doherty.

Family and friends will honor and remember Bob's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Thursday, November 14th from 4 to 8 p.m. A Masonic Ritual will be held at 7:00 p.m. His funeral service will be celebrated on Friday in Christ Church, 750 Main Street, Waltham at 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Kapya Kaoma will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.

Memorials in his name may be made to Christ Church, 750 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451.