Janis M. Butts

SCHENECTADY- Janis M. Butts, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026 at Capstone Rehab & Nursing.

She was born in Holyoke, MA, the daughter of the late Wilfred and Edith Robinson. She was also predeceased by her husband, Donald Butts, her sons: Robert and Richard Dotterer and her niece, Jennifer Reid.

Janis is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth, her brother, George (Janice) Robinson Sr. and her nephew, George Robinson Jr. Also survived by two grandchildren and many friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her calling hours on Tuesday April 28, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205. All are invited to attend her Celebration of Life service following at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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