On Sept 12th 2025 Mary Brainard passed away peacefully with friends and family by her side.

Mary was born May 31st 1953 in Fort Rucker AL. to Ludmilla and Clayton James. On August 18th 1979 she was married to Gary Brainard.

Mary was passionate about teaching and taught at Derby Elementary for 44 years and upon Retirement she continued working at the school working with students and teachers. In her spare time, she enjoyed Pickleball and walking with their dog Zoe and friends and wintering with Gary and Zoe in Sebring FL.

She is survived by her husband Gary and dog Zoe, sister Barbara and husband Jon Cook, sister in-law Barabara Musgrove and husband Charles, brother in-law Larry Brainard and wife Ginnette and sister in-law Marilyn Brainard as well as nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents and mother-in-law Elizabeth Brainard and Father in-law Curtis Brainard.

The Family would like to thank all caregivers, friends and family for all of your support and kindness.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter

243 Woods Farm Road, Newport, VT 05855.