Wilder, Vermont – Mary K. (Raymond) Dupuis, 71, died peacefully at her home early Wednesday morning, October 30, 2019, with her loving family at her side.

Mary was born on May 14, 1948, in Hanover, NH, the daughter of Leo and Juanita (Morrison) Raymond. Mary grew up in Norwich, VT, where she attended elementary school. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1966 and went on to further her education at Peirce College for Women, in Concord, NH.

She worked for many years as a legal secretary in the Concord, NH, area. Along with her secretarial career, she found enjoyment working as an upholsterer on the side.

She was married to George E. McNeff Jr. for 34 years. They made their home and raised their family in Penacook, NH.

After they divorced, Mary moved to Wilder to be nearer to her mother. During this time she reconnected with a former high school boyfriend, Richard "Dick" Dupuis.  They were married in Quechee, VT, in May 2005 and have lived in Wilder, VT, during their entire marriage.

Over the years, she and Dick enjoyed volunteering with the Meals on Wheels program through the Bugbee Senior Center. She was extremely handy and could fix just about anything. She enjoyed many forms of crafting, jigsaw puzzles, watching HGTV, and reading the obituaries. Mary found great joy in being Nana to her grandchildren. She loved decorating for the holidays and she handmade personalized Christmas stockings for every family member. She loved any chance to have her family around.

Mary was predeceased by her son, Jeffrey McNeff; her mother, Juanita Stowell; her father, Leo Raymond; and her sister, Barbara Neilsen. She is survived by her husband, Richard Dupuis of Wilder; two daughters, Jacqueline Gay of Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Jessica McNeff of Concord, NH; step-daughter, Amanda Dupuis of Wilder, VT; and her niece, who Mary helped raise, Candace Fitzgerald of Penacook, NH; and five grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Paul Raymond of Thetford, VT; two sisters, Jane Hall of Putney, VT, and Lois Kidder of Lebanon, NH; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held Sunday November 3rd, from 2-3 P.M. at the Knight Funeral Home in White River Jct., VT, followed by a Celebration of Life at 3 P.M. at the funeral home. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bugbee Senior Center or the Upper Valley Haven in White River Junction, Vermont.

Condolences may be made at an online guest book at www.knightfuneralhomes.com .The Knight Funeral Home in White River Jct., VT has been entrusted with arrangements.