Mary Lois Gonyea Tewarson
Essex, Junction, VT - Mrs. Mary Lois Gonyea Tewarson, of Essex, Jct. VT., passed away on February 27, 2021 at UVM Medical Center at the age of 81. She is survived by her sisters Diane (Austin) Gonyea and Patricia Gonyea, and her son Raj Tewarson. She was predeceased by her parents, Allan N. and Ila Aiken Gonyea, and her husband Dinesh Tewarson of Almora, India.
Mary was born in rural Reading, VT in 1939. She graduated from Springfield High School, class of 1957, and received an A.A.S. in Executive Secretarial from Champlain College in 1959, She went on to work at University of Vermont in Personnel Services, and as an Administrative Secretary to the English Department, then went on to work for IBM for over 30 years. She was active in the Methodist Church, where she met Dinesh. They were married in 1966, and in 1976 they had a son, Raj.
She was a very social, generous, and dedicated member in her community. In Essex jct., VT she held senior positions of the Lion's Club, was an avid member of the Essex Memorial Day Parade Board, Essex Green Up Day coordinator, and an active member of the American Legion. She took great pride in gardening around her house.
Mary was well known and loved by many in the area. She will be remembered for her bright and caring nature. She taught cooking classes for many years, attended live music and would always request Proud Mary to be played.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Colchester American Legion