Myles John Doherty

Myles Doherty, 88, passed away March 15, 2024, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. He was the son or Molly and Charles Doherty of Richmond, MA. Myles was born in Pittsfield, MA. He graduated from Pittsfield H.S. in 1953 and graduated from The University of MA in 1957 with a degree in international studies. He did further graduate work in African studies at North Eastern University. He married Carolyn Gilbert of Pittsfield, MA in 1966. Myles decided on a career of public service which began with serving as an officer in the US Air Force. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain in 1960. Myles had a 30 year federal service career. He joined NASA and became Director of the International Education Programs where he traveled to many foreign countries promoting the peaceful utilization of space exploration in pursuit of the United States’ goal to reach the moon in 10 years, After NASA, Myles accepted the position of Deputy Director of a Women’s Job Corp Center. The purpose was to prepare 750 young women for gainful employment. The program was funded during President Johnson’s War on Poverty. In the 1970ties he served as Director of the US Department of Education’s National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Program in the government’s war on drug abuse. In early 1970 he became the White House Director for National Drug Prevention Policy. Myles’s last position in federal service was serving as Deputy Director and then Acting Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention’s Division for High-Risk Youth. Myles retired in 1998 from the Federal Government and, with his wife, Carolyn, established a successful Real Estate Investment and Development firm in Washington, DC. and Santa Fe. New Mexico. Myles is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn, one brother, David, and many nieces and nephews. Myles found life to be a wonderful adventure. He was loved by his many friends and extended family and will be greatly missed. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, 106 Shamrock Road, in Chester, MD. The Reverend Brendalyn Batchelor of Santa Fe, NM will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations in Myles Doherty’s name may be sent to his favorite charity, Doctors Without Borders.

Myles John Doherty

December 28, 1935 - March 15, 2024