No matter what else, Mary Dunton lived by one word – B-I-N-G-O. Whatever came her way in life – good, bad or ugly, Mary faced it head on with her trademark cheerfulness and resilience, underlying her sense of inner strength, love and yes – BINGO!!!!!!
Mary M. Dunton, 62, of Woonsocket died Sunday August 17, 2025 at Landmark Medical Center. She was the loving wife of Robert A. Dunton.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late James A. Lawler Sr. and Irene (Morrow) Lawler. In her youth she lived in the Boston, Dorchester and Quincy areas. She was a resident of Woonsocket for most of her life.
Mary was a graduate of Woonsocket High School and later earned her Bachelor’s degree from Colorado Tech.
Mary worked for Avery-Dennison Corp and PolyTop. She was employed at Woonsocket Health Center for many years including serving as the activities assistant.
In her younger years, Mary liked to hit the dance floor at Casa Frenandes. She was a staunch New England Patriots fan and she often tried her luck at Twin River casino. However Mary’s true game of choice was always BINGO.
Mary will be remembered for her love for her grandchildren and spending time with her family. She also had a special place in her heart for butterflies.
In addition to her husband Robert, Mary is survived by her children who were truly the light of her life, Michael Guilbeault and his wife Joanna, Debra Guilbeault and Catherine “Katie” Guilbeault and her fiancé Arron Desrocher all of Woonsocket. Mary was the proud grandmother of Brandn, Kayden, Ben, Sam, Charlie, Ollie, Mason and Olivia. She was the loving sister of James A. Lawler, Jr. and his wife Katherine of Blackstone, Darren Lawler and his wife Lori of Woonsocket and David Lawler and his wife Kristy of Uxbridge and the late Christina Remillard and Debra Lawler. Mary is also survived by her extended family of many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.
In accordance with Mary's wishes services will be private.
A celebration of her life is planned for a future date and will be updated on the funeral home website.
In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made to American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are in the care of Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket.
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