Bath, NH - Mary Katherine Tyler, 64, beloved by her family and all who knew her, died peacefully Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at her home in Deer Run Acres, surrounded by her children.

Mary was born in Lynn, MA on December 4, 1955, a daughter of William and Margaret H. (Hussey) Lewis. She attended Burlington High School in Burlington, MA. During her years in high school she was a majorette and on the gymnastics team. She graduated as part of the class of 1973. After graduating, she attended airline school and worked at Inforex as an administrative assistant in Burlington, MA.

She married Vincent Murray Reynolds, Jr. on October 28th, 1977, and they moved to Bakersfield, VT. They had a small farm where Mary enjoyed gardening, making homemade bread and staying home to raise their four children. She was a dedicated mother attending sports games most evenings, plays and concerts. She also enjoyed camping with her family and friends. Mary was a founding member of The Church of the Rock in St. Albans, VT and served as a deacon. She worked part time as an LNA, restorative aide and ran the activity department at the Holiday House Nursing Home in St. Albans, VT. Her work with the elderly inspired Mary to begin taking undergraduate courses towards her degree in behavioral science.

Mary moved to Bath, NH and on August 2, 1997, she married Robert Louis Tyler, Sr. She continued her studies and received her BA in Behavioral Science from Granite State College. Mary worked at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, NH for over 22 years, and for several years worked part time at Child and Family Services doing home visits with families in crisis. She began working at Grafton County Nursing Home as an LNA, she also worked as a social worker and was promoted to Director of Social Services and Admissions where she was an invaluable support to her colleagues and the many families she served. Her lifelong work with the elderly and their families touched many lives.

Mary belonged to St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Woodsville, NH. She was an active member of the church, and she was an integral member of the Grafton County Home Association.

In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, reading, cooking, and baking. She loved walking her dogs and enjoyed nature and being outdoors. Mostly, Mary treasured time spent with her family.  She was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Mary was predeceased by her husband of 20 years, Robert L. Tyler, Sr. on October 16, 2017. She was also predeceased by her parents, William and Margaret H. Lewis.

Survivors include her children, Kyle David Reynolds and wife Marla of Laconia, NH, David Benjamin Reynolds of Bakersfield, VT, Caitlin Rose Reynolds of Bath, NH, John Phillip Reynolds of Bakersfield, VT, and step-children Robert L. Tyler, Jr. of Littleton, NH and Chris Tyler and wife Jesse of Littleton: eight grandchildren, Taylor Michael Sartwell, Ivy Rose Reynolds, Connor Blake, Isabelle Tyler, Elise Tyler, Sheffield Tyler, Zofia Tyler, and Sadie Blouin; her twin sister, Katherine M. Fitzgerald and husband James of Bath and sister Margaret M. Houlne and husband Daniel of Merrimack, NH; two brothers, William J. Lewis of Palmer, Massachusetts and John M. Lewis and wife Jewelie of Brookline, NH; along with many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Both calling hours at Ricker Funeral Home and a memorial service at St. Luke's Episcopal Church will be held at a later time. Dates and times will be published.

Burial will be in the Bath Village Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.