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Amy Docherty, 58, of Upton, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 after a long battle with breast cancer. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Keppel) and Richard Yohn. She was the beloved wife to her college sweetheart of 33 years, William “Bill” G. Docherty of Upton.

Amy was a member of the Faith Community Church of Hopkinton and enjoyed camping at Woodmore Campground in Rindge, New Hampshire for many years.

Besides her husband, Amy is survived by three children, Sarah van Loon and her husband Ben of Chicago, William R. Docherty and his partner Stephanie of Worcester, and Samuel G. Docherty of Upton. She also leaves behind two sisters, Betsy Yohn of Texas, Katie Lynch and her husband Michael of Pepperell, MA; her grandson, William James Docherty; her mother-in-law, Geraldine Docherty of Upton; and her dog Maxer. She is predeceased by a brother, Richard Yohn.

A funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 25th at 12:00p.m. at Faith Community Church, 146 E. Main St. Hopkinton. Private family burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Center, 20 Prospect St. Milford, MA 01757.