Mary E. Muir, 76, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Hanover Terrace Healthcare in Hanover, NH.

She was born January 2, 1948, in Barton, VT, a daughter of Kenneth and Erma (Thompson) Potter. Mary grew up on Main Street in Quechee, where she attended elementary school, and graduated from Hartford High School Class of 1966. She was married to Marshall W. Muir in 1970, and they settled in Sharon and began a family. Following Mr. Muir's death in 1989, Mary began working at Rich's Department Store in West Lebanon. She and her companion, Cecil "Bill" Gee, later moved to Bath, NY where she worked at the Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center for several years. In the early 2000's, Mary and Bill moved to Indianapolis, IN where she began her career with Brinks. After Mr. Gee's death in 2018, Mary remained in Indianapolis with her son until moving back to the Upper Valley earlier this year to be nearer to her family.

Mary has been an animal lover all of her life and has been rescuing animals since she was a young girl. She was talented at needlework and enjoyed crocheting and knitting items for family and friends. She also enjoyed following her favorite television programs.

She was predeceased by her husband, Marshall Muir; partner, Bill Gee, and brother, Richard Potter.

She leaves her son, James Potter, of Lebanon; daughters, Elizabeth Lowe of Plainfield, NH and Rosemary Melancon (Todd) of Sharon, VT; grandchildren Ryan and Michael Lowe, Adrienne Rodriguez, Katherine and Marshall Melancon and a great-granddaughter, Olivia Rodriguez; brothers, Kenneth Potter of Spokane, WA, Kevin Potter (Linda) of Warrensburg, MO; sisters, Carol Potter of Spokane, WA, Brenda Bowen (Nick) of Vale, NC, Robin Horner of Spokane, WA and Kimberly Parizo (Raymond) of Lakeland, FL, as well as many nieces and nephews.

As per Mary's wishes there will be no services. Condolences may be expressed to her family in an online guestbook at knightfuneralhomes.com.