Margery Keasler, 67, of Burlington, Vt., passed away on January 11, 2026. Margery is remembered as a world traveler, an exceptional cook, a talented writer and a devoted acupuncturist. She took her greatest pride in being a mother to her children, Brennan, Colin and Caitlin, and an Oma to her grandchildren, Zora and Aria. She filled their lives with books, song, travel, stories and laughter. She will be missed deeply by her family and all who knew her.
Margery was born on November 19, 1959, in Miami, Fla., to John and Margery Keasler. She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings John Michael Keasler and Kathleen Nance; and her son Brennan. She is survived by her life partner, Robert; her children, Colin Dekeersgieter and Caitlin Dekeersgieter-Millet; her grandchildren; and her siblings Mark Keasler, Laura Keasler and Joseph Keasler.
Margery was driven by the search for knowledge and love for the world. She traveled throughout the United States, South America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia, living for many months in India. Her travels strengthened her commitment to openness, compassion and curiosity and led to a lifelong devotion to healing.
After studying acupuncture in Florida and China, Margery practiced for 25 years in Burlington, Vt. Margery loved her work and built lasting relationships with patients who valued her kindness, attentiveness and the opportunity to be seen. A constant advocate for the power of Traditional Chinese Medicine, she lectured at local colleges and published over 15 articles on the subject. Margery also loved animals and treated them as well, bringing understanding, gentleness and respect to every creature she encountered.
In 2013, Margery’s life changed with the death of her eldest son, Brennan. She found ways to carry grief alongside love and service. She opened a grief counseling chapter in Burlington to support parents who had experienced the death of a child. She returned to India with her son Colin, where they spread Brennan’s ashes in places that held deep meaning for her. She later traveled to Nepal with her daughter, Caitlin, where they worked with Quilts for Kids, supporting women through stable income and helping expand educational opportunities for their children. In these ways and more, she responded to loss by helping others feel less alone.
In 2021, Margery began a new chapter, moving to North Carolina to be closer to her family. While there, she embraced life with energy and joy, bringing that spirit to everyone around her. Her new home was filled with family and friends old and new. It was a place to gather for shared meals, conversation, music and humor. During this time, she took singing lessons, completed a memoir and did improv, always finding new ways to express herself and to keep creating.
Known for her bright presence and boundless affection, Margery met everyone with open-hearted enthusiasm and kindness. Her laugh filled a room, and her attention made people feel valued and understood. She loved deeply, and she was deeply loved in return.
A celebration of life will be held on February 28 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Meach Cove Farms Gathering Space (formerly All Souls Interfaith Gathering). Please use the following physical address when searching for the venue: 291 Bostwick Farm Rd., Shelburne, VT 05482.
A GoFundMe has been established to help cover expenses related to Margery’s celebration of life and to support her children with the legal fees involved in keeping her home: gofundme.com/f/remembering-margery-keasler.