Mary K. (Buley) Estey, age 76, of Burlington, Vt., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vt., surrounded by her loving family. Born in Burlington on May 2, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Benedict and Katherine (Collins) Buley.
Mickey, a graduate of Rice Memorial High School (class of 1967), later moved to Manchester, Vt., where she dedicated herself to raising her family. She is survived by her sons, Francis Estey of Manchester, Vt., and Michael Estey and girlfriend Danielle Quinn of Salem, Mass., along with her granddaughters, Addison and Riley Estey.
Mickey is also survived by her siblings: Bill and wife Maryann Buley of Rouses Point, N.Y.; Tom and wife Jeanne Buley of Burlington, Vt.; and Jane Buley of Salem, Mass. She leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews, including Will and wife Kristin Buley, Bryan and Ellen Buley, Martha Fortune, Mary and husband Joe Miller, Allison Buley, Katie Buley, Xander Fortune, Carter Beauchemin, and Cooper and Ellie Buley. She was predeceased by her sister Anne Buley and her brother James Buley.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Jody Benoit of Essex for the exceptional care and friendship she provided Mickey over the past two years.
They also wish to thank the staff on Miller 6 of the University of Vermont Medical Center and the McClure Miller Respite House for the wonderful care they gave Mickey as well as her family.
A memorial service to celebrate Mickey’s life will be held May 2, 2026, 11 a.m., at Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington, Vt., with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to UVM Home Health & Hospice, 1110 Prim Rd., Colchester, VT 05446, or online at uvmhealth.org/give-back/give-to-uvm-health/give-to-home-health-hospice
Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral & Cremation Services. To send online condolences, please visit readyfuneral.com.