West Ferrisburgh - Just shy of her 91st birthday, Mary Louise Marsh passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011 in the ARCH Hospice Room at Helen Porter in Middlebury, VT, surrounded by her family. Born on Shuteville Mountain in Albany, VT on June 17, 1920, one of 10 children born to Lewis and Elvia (Shatney)Mason. She was educated at the Brown School in Albany. On November 2, 1936 she married Dale B. Marsh. Because of Dales construction jobs, they lived all over the state before moving to the D.A.R. State Park in Addison where Mary became the first park caretaker. They settled at Button Bay State Park when Dale became maintenance supervisor for the Department of Forests & Parks and continued to live at Button Bay for the rest of her life. Before retiring, Dale & Mary served as the first park rangers for Kingsland Bay State Park in Ferrisburgh. One of Marys favorite memories was serving as hostess for the 1962 Girl Scout Round-Up at Button Bay, where she welcomed over 10,00 girls from all over the world in her back yard. She was known for her twinkling blue eyes, radiant smile, kind and gentle way, and her soothing voice that would make any bad situation better. She was a wonderful cook and made the best apple pies and fried bread dough around. Mary was the epitome of a mother, the best Grammy in the world, the matriarch of five generations and a loyal friend. She loved children and children loved her. She loved to rock babies, sing, and tell bedtime stories. She loved having company and no one ever left her home hungry. She enjoyed camping, deer hunting and fishing with Dale, driving around in her white convertible, drinking tea with her friends, sharing a box of chocolates, having Kahlua and milk on special occasions, going out to eat and attending VUHS basketball games. She was as generous as she was kind, always making sure her family and friends came first. Through the years she was a member of the Vergennes United Methodist Church, UMW, Christian Womens Club, Home Dem, and Garden Club. Mary is survived by her son, Stewart Marsh and friend, Patty Fuller of Vergennes; daughter Elaine Horner and friend David Poutry of Albany; daughter Joan Marsh-Reed and her husband Walter of Button Bay; and daughter in-law Claudia Marsh of Vergennes. She also leaves grandchildren Joanne Chase and husband Rudy, Lauren Michaud and husband Carl, Paige Horner, Jessica Kimball, Jason Marsh and friend Jamie Rainville, Coty Dayton Marsh, Jade Reed and wife Kayla; Great-grandchildren: Karen, Valerie, Nick, Troy, Ben, Desmah, Ayla, Devon, Casey, Jordan and Tyler; Great-Great granddaughters: Olivia and Averie, many nieces, nephews and friends, and her cat, Bob. She was predeceased by her husband Dale in 1991, two daughters, Audrey and Madge, son in-law Marcel Horner, and siblings: Leonard, Mitchell, Chelsia, Roger, Abner, Desmah, Hilda, Sidney and Jesse. The family wishes to thank Dr. Carrie Wulfman for her unparalleled compassion and care over the years. Also thanks to the ICU nurses at Porter Hospital, especially Jackie and Cindy, the wonderful staff she encountered in the ARCH Room, especially LeAnn, Sven, and Ashley, and special friend Marilla Sorrell. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, June 16 at 10:00 a.m. at the Vergennes United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Lewis officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. at the Albany Village Cemetery in Albany, VT. Calling hours will be Wednesday, June 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Vergennes United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marys name may be made to the ARCH Room, LTD, PO Box 953 Middlebury, VT 05753. Mary would want everyone to remember to say thank you as she did right up until the end, and to be kind to others, as she has always been. No one is perfect but she was as close as one could get. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 S. Main St., Middlebury. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com