Helen A. Docherty

NEW YORK/WORCESTER – Helen A. Docherty, 84, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of James J. and Emily T. (Robinson) Docherty and had lived most of her life in New York before moving to Holden two years ago. Helen graduated from Ascension High School in Worcester, earned her Bachelor’s degree from Emmanuel College in Boston, earned her Master’s degree from Boston College and earned her PhD. at the University of Wisconsin. She was a professor at the City College of New York for many years before retiring fifteen years ago. After retiring, Helen was a private practice Psychologist in New York City. She is survived by two sisters, Mary C. Kumpey of Worcester and Kathleen “Kay” P. Foley of Holden; six nieces, two nephews and several grand-nephews and grand-nieces.