Catharine E. Dougherty

January 12, 1930 - May 16, 2020

Catharine E Laughery (Raughley) Dougherty Catharine Dougherty, 90, entered her after-life on 16 May 2020. Born in Trenton, NJ she was educated in Trenton public schools, employed by Warren Balderston Co., Walter F Smith and Company, Eldridge Agency and Mercer Medical Center A life-long Methodist, she was an active member of Old State Street M.E. Church ( later Trinity United Methodist) until her move to Brick Twp. NJ in 1985 at which time she transferred membership to St Paul, United Methodist in Bay Head NJ where she remained an active member until her move to Lawrenceville, NJ She was predeceased by her husband, William J Dougherty, MD She is survived by beloved step-family, Dr. William and Mary Grace Dougherty, their children, Dr. Michele Dougherty-Natale (Mark), Sean, Matthew and Roisin Dougherty and great-grandchildren Ana Marie Natale and Kagan and Elizabeth Dougherty. Also Roger and Helen Melanson and their children, Kate Melanson Emerson and husband Ryan and Timothy Melanson. Also survived by special and beloved friends Carty and Debbie Giffin and their children. Due to gathering restrictions, services will be postponed to a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions are requested for St Paul UMC P O Box 105 Bay Head NJ 08742 or to one's favorite charity. The family of Catharine, would like to offer a special "Thank You" to the staff at St. Joseph's skilled nursing, for the extra care they showed her.