John Lawrence Doheney, III

GEORGETOWN - John Lawrence Doheney, III, of Georgetown, MA, 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. He was born on November 13, 1945, in Revere, MA. He was the husband of the late Catherine (McManus) Doheney, son to the late Lawrence and Carmilla  Doheney , father to the late Vincent Doheney and brother to the late Jackie Doheney.

John drove tractor trailer trucks for Red Ball Express and New Penn Motors before suffering a career ending back injury. He loved the ocean and particularly Revere Beach, where he grew up and met his bride and love of his life, Cathy. He was a very social, giving, and beloved man who enjoyed camping, bowling, and playing the piano and accordion. He was a member of NAFCA (North American Family Camping Association), Good Sam Club as well as many bowling leagues over the years.  John enjoyed traveling, both in his motor home and flying to many destinations with his wife Cathy. He loved taking his grandchildren on camping trips in the summer, giving them many precious memories. He will be remembered in Georgetown as the man who drove the electric green Camaro convertible and red scooter, nicknamed by many “the Pope Mobile”, around town. He visited Georgetown Café most mornings and made many friends there. He then would ride his scooter to American Legion Park to watch the pickle ball games.

John's surviving family members include his two daughters Cheryl (Auger) Haley and her husband John of Georgetown, MA and Lynne Auger of Charleston, NC. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Vincent Doheney of Bourne, MA, Emily Cannizzaro and husband Chris of Easton, MA, Benjamin Haley of N. Woodstock, NH, Annie Haley and Madison Haley both of Georgetown, MA. He is also survived by his brother Lawrence (Larry) Doheney and wife Barbara of SC; along with many in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday,  May 21, in Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Services will begin on Wednesday at 9:30 AM in the funeral home. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary Parish, 94 Andover Street, Georgetown at 10:30 AM. Later interment will take place in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com

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