A lifelong Everett resident passed away March 18, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Daniel F. Doherty. Devoted mother of Maureen Cognata and husband Gus of Malden, Daniel Doherty and wife Joyce of Stoneham and the late Sheila M. Doherty. Dear sister of the late Mary Mace. Cherished grandmother of Kristen Cognata, Gus Cognata, Kevin Cognata and wife Sarah. Relatives and friends are invite to attend a funeral from the JF Ward Funeral Home 772 Broadway on Saturday, March 23 ^rd at 9am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Hearts Church, 315 Main St, Malden at 10am. Visiting hours will be held Friday from 4-8pm. In lieu of flower donations in Esther's name may be made to: It's My Heart New England at www.itsmyheartnewengland.org Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.