"We ask that you keep her family and loved ones in your thoughts during this difficult time," the post announcing State Rep. Carol Doherty's death said.

Massachusetts leaders are mourning the death of a Taunton state representative who died of cancer on Saturday. State Rep. Carol Doherty, D-3rd Bristol, died at the age of 82 “after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer,

Educators and lawmakers are looking back at the long, storied career of Massachusetts state Rep. Carol Doherty (D-Taunton/Easton) and remembering her impact on

Doherty’s House office announced her death around 2 p.m. Saturday. House Speaker Ronald Mariano offered the “deepest condolences” of the House to Doherty’s family, friends, constituents, and staff.