Carol Dougherty Kofler

Carol A. Dougherty Kofler, 63, of Boiceville, died Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Kingston, she was a daughter of the late George Dougherty, Jr. and Edna (May) Walker Dougherty of Kingston. Carol was a graduate of Kingston High School and Ulster County Boces School of Nursing. She worked as a nurse at Kingston and Benedictine Hospitals for over 37 years. Carol enjoyed travelling the world, especially on cruises and Aruba was her favorite destination. She also enjoyed shopping, reading and scratch offs. Carol was kind hearted, devoted and loved spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her mother, Carol is survived by her husband of 13 years, Robert H. Kofler of Boiceville, whom she married on May 31, 2003, a brother, George Dougherty, DDS and his wife Bonnie of Scottsdale, AZ, one aunt, Sister Lorraine Dougherty of New Windsor, NY, one sister in law, Marilyn Van Aken and her husband Donald of Kingston and her dear friend, Diane Gulnick of Kingston. Several cousins also survive. Carol will be reposing at the Simpson-Gaus Funeral Home, 411 Albany Ave. on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral procession will form from the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:00 AM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph's Church. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Hudson Valley Hospice, 374 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, 1 Sunrise Ln, Newburgh, NY 12550