Mary Carol Devino

Mary Carol (Harmon) Devino,” Granny” age 88, passed peacefully, with family at her side, September 2, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Castleton.

Mary was born in West Orange, NJ on December 23, 1936. She was the daughter of Edwin and Margaret (Rosensteel) Harmon. She graduated from Rockaway, NJ High School, class of 1954. Mary has been a Vermont resident since 1971 moving here from Denville, NJ. She began her working career selling Avon. She had worked in food service and later as a Cardia Tech. at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brandon.  Family was most important to Mary. She will be remembered for her beautiful gardens, love for animals and her natural ability for art.

She is survived by four daughters; Christine Grimes and husband Phil, Lois Stella, Donna Towle and fiancée Ward Mann, Carol McKenna and wife Linda, Daughter-In-Law, Lori Stella, and one sister; Rita Grund. Also surviving are five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband; Merton Devino, her son James T. Stella and a sister Joan King.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 10 AM at Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Church (St. Mary’s) in Brandon. Rev. Maurice Moreau, pastor will be the celebrant. The graveside committal service and burial will follow the Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Brandon.

In lieu of flowers Mary asked that we continue to donate in memory of Mert to The Wounded  Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon.