Kathy Jo (Stearns) Dupuis, 68, died May 24, 2024, at the University of Vermont Medical Center, following a brief illness.
She was born on September 1, 1955, in Burlington, the daughter of the late Clifton and Gloria (Gibson) Stearns. Kathy grew up in South Burlington and attended South Burlington High School and the University of Vermont. She married Peter Dupuis and raised two daughters, in Colchester, who were her pride and joy. She was involved in PTO and book fairs and threw the best birthday parties for her girls. As a process planner in the engineering department at Preci Manufacturing for over three decades, Kathy will be remembered for her commitment to the team she led for so many years. With numerous hobbies and interests, she enjoyed gardening, photography, time by the ocean, traveling with family and friends and detective shows. Kathy shared an inseparable bond with her beloved dog, Chip, who was more than just a pet: a loyal companion and confidant.
Kathy is survived by her daughters, Danielle (Robert) and Erin Dupuis; their father, Peter Dupuis; her sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Lew Rafsky; brother and sister-in-law, William and Mary Stearns; niece and great-nephew, Jennifer and Noah Lemieux; nephew and niece, Will and Megan Stearns; her beloved dog, Chip; and many friends.
Kathy is predeceased by her parents, Clifton and Gloria (Gibson) Stearns, and her niece Lizzie Stearns.
A celebration of life will be held at Waterworks in Winooski on August 31, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please RSVP for Kathy’s Celebration of Life.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Kathy’s name to the Humane Society of Chittenden County.
This article appears in Aug 7-13, 2024.
Rest in Peace my friend!
I will keep you in my prayers!
God Bless you!
Willie in AZ!
I grew up on Clinton Street and played endless games of ball tag, hide and seek, and more with Kathy. Rest in peace.
Diane Morrill Rose
I am in shock learning of my old friend’s passing … my daughter Sara and I so enjoyed several of those birthday parties … so many memories … rest peacefully, my friend … ❤️
Kathi was my best friend and mentor at Preci. Even when I relocated and started working remotely, she was always there to help me when I had questions and ALWAYS had my back! I tried meeting up with her whenever I visited family in VT. I am greatly saddened by her loss and will keep all of her family and friends in my prayers! May you rest in Peace my dear friend! <3