Saratoga Springs, NY - George "Butch" D. Doherty passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford, New York . He was 66 years old. Born on April 25, 1944, he was the son of the late George and Edna Mae Colgan Doherty. Upon graduation he served in the US Army. After his discharge, he owned and operated his own roofing company. In 1967, he married Betty Symonds. He was known as "Butch" to his close family and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his brothers, Arthur and John Doherty. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Amy Doherty of Saratoga Springs; step-son, Christopher Mangan of Monroe, NY; step-daughter, Tina Mann of Sweden; grandchildren, Cara and Carissa Doherty of Saratoga Springs; sisters, Patricia Potter of Middle Grove and Gail Hanna and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 6pm Tuesday March 1,2011 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway(584-5373). A funeral service will follow at 6pm at the funeral home by the Rev. Neil Draves-Arpaia. Burial will be at the family plot in Middle Grove Cemetery in the spring. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.