Kathleen Duggan Dutra

Kathleen "Kathy" Duggan Dutra, 82, of South Burlington, VT, passed away peacefully and comfortably at the McClure Miller Respite House on the morning of August 22, 2025, after a brave and courageous 13-year battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Seldom a complainer, many didn't even know she was sick. Kathy bore her cross with dignity and grace.
She was born on April 8, 1943, in Burlington, VT, to William F. Duggan and Mary Louise Reilling Duggan, the youngest of seven children. She attended Cathedral Grammar School, Rice Memorial High School, and graduated from Edmunds (Burlington) High School in 1961.
On May 9, 1964, she married Clifford "Butch" F. Dutra, Jr. at Christ the King Church in Burlington, and they spent 61 devoted years together. Together, they raised two daughters, Julie & Kellie. Kathy worked at IBM for 10 years before leaving to care for her children full-time. She later reentered the workforce as a paraeducator in the South Burlington School District and retired after 18 years.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Butch; her daughters and their husbands, Julie and George Thompson of South Burlington, and Kellie Dutra and Ron Meunier of Essex Junction. She also leaves her sister Elizabeth Rousseau and her husband Yates; her brother Robert Duggan and his wife Sally; her brothers-in-law Joseph Dutra and wife Diane; and James Dutra and wife Kelly; her sister-in-law Marianna Dutra; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, her brother William, and her sisters Dorothy Quintin, Mary Kidder, and Patricia Barber.
Throughout her 82 years, Kathy built and cherished many friendships that brought joy to her life. She had the biggest smile, beautiful blue eyes, and lit up every room she entered. Kathy was kind, generous, patient, and selfless-leaving a lasting and positive impact on everyone she met.
Visiting hours will be held at Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd, Burlington, VT, on Thursday, August 28th, from 5-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 29th, at 11 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Resurrection Park in South Burlington.
We are deeply grateful to Dr. Farrah Khan for her unwavering and compassionate care throughout Kathy's cancer journey. We also extend heartfelt thanks to the incredible nursing staff on Miller 3 and McClure 6 at the UVM Medical Center. A special thank you to the wonderful staff and volunteers at the McClure Miller Respite House-especially Debbie Barron and Madde Fan-whose patient, kind, and compassionate care will never be forgotten. Their presence made a meaningful difference in Kathy's final days, and we are truly thankful.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the McClure Miller Respite House, 3113 Roosevelt Hwy, Colchester, VT 05446, or to a charity close to your heart.
Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral & Cremation Services.