Photo courtesy of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home - Newport
Newport, Vermont
Aug 28, 1937 – Aug 5, 2021 (Age 83)
Mary R. Crosby passed away at home on August 5, 2021 at the age of 83. Called “Duck” by all that knew her, she was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska and after a stint in the US Marine Corps, she married and settled in New Hampshire. She spent the last 25 years of her life on her family’s Alpaca farm in Coventry, Vermont. She was predeceased by her eldest daughter Vicky Jewett, and is survived by Mary and Jim Cobb, Cilla and Steve Kitay and Dana Jewett. She also leaves 6 devoted grandchildren, Nathaniel Jewett, Nicholas Jewett, Rebecca Geragosian, Christina Fletcher, Faith Stenger and Alex Kitay and also 11 great grandchildren and a large extended family. The family would like to extend their enormous gratitude to the amazing group of support people who helped her so much during the last several years of her life.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday August, 28 2021 at Mary’s home, 380 Hermanville Road, Coventry, VT. On-line condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.
Read MoreMy condolences to all!!! She was a sweet lady!!
Debbie KIPPEN
Debbie Kippen
August 19, 2021 | Newport, VT | Acquaintance
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Denise Niemira
August 18, 2021 | Newport, VT
In spite of all the hardships this amazing woman had to contend with during her life, she somehow raised 3 of the most beautiful, loving women I will ever meet. As great a legacy as one could ever hope for. And so much of her strength and character is clearly visible in her grandchildren and great grandchildren - her spirit lives on...
Steve Kitay
August 15, 2021 | Sharon, MA | Family
Mary, Cilla and family your cousin Karen has kept me up to date on your Mom. I have the fondest memories of working with your Mom at the bank. I was one of the three Mary's working in the bookkeeping department. We were half the department so it was quite confusing at times. What I remember most was her pride in her three girls. My heart is happy that she was surrounded with family all these years. Please accept my condolences. Knowing her Christian faith I feel she is with her Vicki and...
Mary Keniston Richardson
August 10, 2021 | Center Harbor, NH | Coworker
This family's abundance of strong-willed women is a reflection of Grammy's impact on our lives. I am grateful for the happy moments we shared with her. Love B
Rebecca Geragosian
August 09, 2021 | Pelham, NH | Grandchild
Aunt Mary you will be missed. We love you very much. I wish I could have seen you before you left us but I know you are with Grandma, Mommy and Vicki. Love you.
Kelly Tomasello
August 09, 2021 | Omaha, NE | Family
Mary and family, sorry for the loss of your mother , it one of the hardest things to go through in life sending love and hugs to you and your family Love and thinking of you cathy Lantagne ❤
Cathy Lantagne
August 09, 2021 | Newport, VT | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rudy & Marlene percy
August 09, 2021 | Coventry, VT | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Carol Sheltra
August 08, 2021 | Island Pond, VT | Acquaintance