Paul Richard Doty

Paul Richard Doty

June 8, 1974 - November 8, 2026

Paul Doty, 52 of Bennington, VT passed away at Southwestern Medical Center on November 8, 2026. Paul was born in Rhinebeck, New York on June 8, 1974. He is the son of Lawrence and Janet (Forshaw) Doty.

Paul was a mechanic for many years. He enjoyed fishing. Paul was very devoted to his family, who he loved tremendously.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Mary Golec, sister Jessica (Michael) Simek, niece Victoria Myers, nephews Marshall Simek and Noah Myers; children Danae (Zach) Zinkievich, Jameson Satchell, Jacob Varney, Stepchildren Aaliyah Clark and Jonathan McKeever; grandchildren Zayden, Emmalee, Julian, Hudson, Elston, Jordyn, Rozaleigh and Crystella.

He also leaves his aunts Ellen Hanlon, Sarah Forshaw, Jeri Mitchell and Lori Doty. His uncle Richard Forshaw (Joanne); mother in law Pauline Golec; sister in laws Melissa (Chris) Morgan, Helen (David) Orr, Carolyn Croteau and Jennifer (Scott) Cole Dawson. He also leaves his June bug and many countless other family members.

Paul is predeceased by his grandparents William and Margaret Doty and Richard and Geraldine Forshaw; Sister, Lynn Doty; Uncles, James and Melvin Forshaw and Keith Doty; Father in law, Stanley Golec and step son Justin Vieu.

Calling hours will be Friday, November 20, 2026 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at EP Mahar & Son Funeral Home in Bennington, Vermont.