Mary Louise (Goulet) Provost, 62, of Ferrisburgh, VT, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, surrounded by those who loved and cherished her.
Mary was born March 16, 1964 in Burlington, VT, the daughter of Beatrice A. (St. Amour) Goulet and Roy W. Goulet.
Mary graduated from Burlington High School in 1982 then went on to University of Vermont, earning a Bachelor of Education in Home Economics.
She married Daniel J. Provost on June 6, 1987 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes, VT.
Mary had a successful, 25-year career at Vermont Department of Labor, helping countless individuals develop skills and create a livelihood for themselves and their families.
A devoted wife and mother, Mary gave countless hours to supporting her daughters in all of their endeavors and interests. She was a two-time Girl Scout leader, basketball coach, and VUHS Booster Club and PTO member. Mary was a fixture at VUHS basketball games and was well known for her enthusiastic cheering and non-stop pom pom waving for the Commodores.
She spent many years photographing all the covered bridges in Vermont and was proud to have visited all 251 cities and towns in the state as a member of the 251 Club. She was a passionate crafter and loved incorporating natural elements into her creations.
Mary is survived by her husband, Daniel, her daughters, Erin A. Wildman and Allison A. Provost, her sons-in-law, Joshua and Alden, her granddaughter, Adeline, her siblings, Lois, Diane, and Bill, her nieces, Mia and Mykala, her nephews, Justin, Tim, Brian, and Nick. Preceding Mary in death are maternal and paternal grandparents, her mother and father, mother-in-law, and father-in-law.
The family would like to thank the many caregivers who became part of Mary’s extended family over the years.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 24, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s memory may be directed to the Project Independence Program of Elderly Services Inc. based out of Middlebury, VT.
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Dan & Family,
I’m sorry to hear of Mary’s passing.
I remember our days shared behind the McDonald’s counter during our college days on Bank St.
Imagine my surprise when a few short years later I ran into her at field days cheering you on and us realizing such a small world that my friend Dan and Mary had found each other. Hold on to the love and many memories shared.
We are so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. We have great family memories of our children growing together through elementary and high school in Ferrisburgh and Vergennes, especially playing basketball that Mary coached. Memories of her bouncing around with pom-poms at basketball games certainly stand out! She will be missed by the whole community.
Just learned of Mary’s passing and am sending this note to her family.
I knew Mary thru work, and always considered her a friend at work. She was always supporting her clients to make their lives better. Sorry to hear about her passing way to early and condolences to her family.
I met Mary at Project Independence a few years ago.
Mary’s love of Bruno Mars was infectious, “ You can count on me” one of my favorites that she sang❣️
Dan and Family,
I’m sorry to learn of Mary’s passing. I worked with Mary at the Vermont Department of Labor. I was just starting my career when we first met, she was always there to provide support and guidance. We would chat about the Yankees and Red Sox (I married into a Yankee family) and her love of Bruno Mars and mine of Bon Jovi. Stories of Mary are still shared present day in the office. She always talked of her family and left each day excited to spend the evening with Dan, the girls, and of course the dog!