Thomas Neil Dougherty

Tom passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025 surrounded by family. Tom's legacy
is survived by his adoring wife, sister, children, grandchildren, horses, dogs, cats, and a
recently departed favorite donkey, Mr. Milton Burro. Tom left an enormous impact on
every person he had in his life and he will live on through the memories and stories they
hold dearly and with great humor.
Tom was born in Boston, Massachusetts, spent his schooling years in Topeka, Kansas,
partied his way through K-state while "barely receiving his degree" and finally moved on
to living out the rest of his "unbelievable" life in Fort Collins, Colorado. Tom had a
wonderful life filled with many "excellent adventures" that brought him much pride, joy,
and laughter. From working on constant projects, building and nurturing a wonderful life
with Carole, horse rides all over the world, and ice cream runs with his grandchildren.
Tom loved to create new gadgets that he could share with family and friends. The
spudgun was the most memorable as it launched potatoes, sometimes, into the air. New
gadgets always meant spontaneous runs to the Home Depot, only to "make a stop at
the bratwurst cart or the Dairy Queen".
For those who knew Tom, know that he was a kind, honest, witty, brilliant, supportive,
hard-working, and very outgoing man. Tom was everyone's biggest cheerleader,
regardless of the outcome or event, with repeated calls, messages, and an occasional
failed fax. Tom is everyone's father, friend, confidante, brother, and hero.
A gathering will be held to celebrate Tom's life on November 1st at the Dougherty
Residence beginning at 1 in the afternoon. In lieu of flowers or other, we ask that you
strongly consider making a donation to the Fort Collins Pathways Hospice, in Tom's
name