Patricia Doherty Credit: Courtesy She loved both the mountains and the ocean, but it was the mountains that won out. Born on February 22, 1950, Patricia “Pat” Doherty was born in Jersey City, N.J., and grew up in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. The middle of three children, she is the last of her si blings to be with her ancestors, a long line of Dohertys and O’Tooles waiting eagerly for her grand, celestial entrance. Pat attended St. Mary’s High School in Rutherford, N.J. The members of her class — the class of 1968 — are still close. Two classmates drove up to see her during her last few weeks, and many others reached out during her illness to share their love and support, something Pat’s daughter and granddaughter were especially fond of. Her illness, which was pancreatic cancer, was discovered in November 2025. At first it seemed the illness was in the early stages and potentially curable. Unfortunately, a procedure in April revealed that the tumor was bigger and far more invasive than originally thought, and she was much further along than known. She managed the twists and turns of her illness well and, in the end, passed peacefully at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester. Pat is survived by her daughter, Jodi Lawaich; granddaughter, Avery Paquin; and niece, Elena Durant. Pat was an especially attentive grandmother and was beyond pleased when Avery arrived on the planet with Pat’s auburn hair and beautiful blue eyes. Jodi often referred to Avery as “Pat’s revenge” during Avery’s first year, as the coloring was unmistakable. Both Avery and Jodi are grateful for the time Pat got to have as a grandmother and how involved she was, whether it was in person, over the phone or on a Zoom call. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, you please donate to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. The post Obituary: Patricia Doherty, 1950-2026 appeared first on Seven Days. ...read more read less