• Mary Kathryn Jarvis

St. Albans – Mary Kathryn Jarvis a lifelong area resident passed away unexpectley Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at the UVM Medical Center with her family at her side.

Born in St. Albans on July 9, 1953, she was a daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Davies) Durkee. Mary was 62 years old.

On April 26, 1974, she married Dan W. Jarvis, who survives her.

Mary was a 1971 graduate of Bellows Free Academy. For the past 34 years she was associated with Northwest Counseling and Support Services best known by the name "MJ", having just retired 5 weeks ago. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Dan, of St. Albans; their 2 children, Sean and his wife, Jenna of St. Albans and Caitlin of Syracuse. Mary was so excited for the birth of her first grandson, Jaxson, who is due on Feb 7th.

Mary is also survived by her brother, Paul Durkee, of Colorado, her mother-in-law, Harriet Jarvis-Elwood and sister-in-law, Carolina Goodbred and her companion, Allen Baker and her children, Evan and Amanda.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Monday, February 1, 2016, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 south Main Street.

A funeral service will follow in the Heald Chapel at 6:00 PM with Robert Awil, Associate Pastor at the Church of the Rock officiating.

Messages of condolence to Mary’s family are welcome at www.healdfuneralhome.com.