DOCHERTY, Angie


Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, Arizona Published Sunday, March 14, 2010 After a sudden and brief illness, Angie Docherty passed away March 4, 2010 in Lake Havasu City to join her loved ones in heaven. She was born April 20, 1918, in Wakefield, Mass. Angie was preceded in death by her father, Camillo Sylvestri; mother, Nicoletta Iezzi; and brother, John Sylvestri. Angie’s life was blessed with two beloved husbands. Her first husband, Anthony Carbone, passed away at a young age. Angie then married James Docherty and enjoyed 51 years in a loving marriage and together they raised three children. Jim passed away in 2006. Angie is survived by her son, Tom Docherty, of Lake Havasu City; and daughters, Debbie Docherty, of Corbett, Ore., and Jeanne Nestle, of Tahoe Vista, Calif. Angie also leaves behind four grandchildren; Brian Docherty, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Shaun Docherty, of Loma Linda, Calif., and Serena Vigg and Evelyn Vigg, of Corbett, Ore. Angie is also survived by her sister, Mary Mattagno, of Seven Lakes, N.C. Angie lived a very full life, with most of it dedicated to her role as the homemaker for her family. Before marrying James Docherty, she owned and managed a beauty salon and was a skilled beautician. She was also a talented cook and seamstress. She provided a warm and loving environment for her family and will always be remembered for her kind and gentle nature as well as her exceptional Italian cooking. Although Angie was close to her 92nd birthday when she passed, she led an active lifestyle until the end. She enjoyed early morning walks on the walking trails at Lake Havasu City with her friends. Other favorite activities included card games, casino trips and visits with family and friends. Angie was a humble, sweet and gentle person who could easily laugh at her own perceived faults, yet she always saw only the best in others. She made our world a better place and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory