Paul E. Butcher

Butcher, Paul E. VALATIE Paul E. Butcher, 85, of Valatie died on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at the Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born on April 13, 1931, in Albany, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Hazel (Beatty) Butcher Sr. Mr. Butcher was a veteran in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1949-1961, and was employed as a tool and die maker at Southco in Menands. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels for many years and was also a Boy Scout and Cub Scout leader in the area. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed camping, boating, fishing and was always ready for some kind of adventure. Paul was very dedicated to his family and will be forever missed. He is survived by five children, William Butcher (Robin) of Kinderhook, Thomas Butcher (Carol) of Castleton, Susan Butcher (Bill) of Stuyvesant Falls, Nancy Pleickhardt (Jon) of Schoharie, and Margie Butcher (Rick) of Ghent; a sister, Dolores Hart-Toomey (Neal) of Albany; five grandchildren, Jordan, Levi and Seth Butcher, Kyle and Eric Ofiesh; and one great-grandson, Cameron Ofiesh. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret P. "Peggy" Butcher; his grandson, Shawn Butcher; and great-grandson, Anthony Ofiesh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, January 16, in St. John the Baptist Church, Valatie, with Reverend George Fleming officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Valatie Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 242, Valatie, NY 12184 or The Community Hospice of Columbia / Greene, 47 Liberty St., Catskill, NY 12414.