Beloved husband of Wendy Doherty (nee Larone). Predeceased by his father Richard Henry Doherty in 1966, mother Mary Phyllis Doherty in 2002, brother Peter Doherty and his youngest son Richard in 2005. Cherished father to Tiffany (Paul), Grant, Nicole Hoff, Nathan (Shannon). Dear grandfather to Mackenzie, Carleigh, Lucas and Reese. Martin will be sadly missed by his brothers Phillip (Mary), Cameron (Erma) and his sister Susan (Morley)
as well as his in-laws Bill, Shirley, Deena, Tom and Jill.
Owner of Auriga kennel Martin enjoyed a life-time passion for pure bred dogs with a successful career as an All Breed judge, as well as exhibiting and breeding his beloved Old English Sheepdogs and PBGV.
There will not be a funeral service but a private internment at a later date.
For those who wish to honour Martin’s memory donations to the GrandRiver Hospital Foundation or Dying with Dignity.
A special thanks of gratitude to Martin’s staff of GrandRiver Terrace 2 for all their support and excellent care.
Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or by calling 519.772.1237. Please visit Martin's obituary notice on Facebook.