Marilyn F. "Mary" Prouty

Mary Prouty, aged 76, died in her home on September 30, 2021 after a nine-year struggle with stage four cancer.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 53 years, Walt, and her two children, Rachel Prouty Simpson and Chris Prouty; her grandchildren, Sophie, Aidan, Asher and Logan; as well as her loving sister, Patricia Formella.

Mary earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin.  She was an educator who first worked in Madison, Boston, and Pittsburgh Public Schools, before welcoming her children into the world.  She later returned to her love of teaching through tutoring students with learning challenges.  She treasured history and followed that passion to become a docent for the Indiana Landmark Society.  Her strong faith led her to active participation not only in her home parish of Saint Pius X, but also as a member and leader of the Interfaith Alliance of Indianapolis, where she valued her experiences learning about other faith traditions and making good friends along the way.  She has always shown compassion to community members in need and leaves a legacy of good works including the “Underneath It All” program through the Interfaith Alliance of Indianapolis.  She continued that neighborly compassion by joining the Emergency Squad when she and Walt became snowbirds in Sun City Center, Florida.

Friends may call from 1pm until 3pm, Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Saint Pius X Catholic Church, 7200 Sarto Drive, Indianapolis, with the Liturgy of the Word immediately following, beginning at 3pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you take a page out of Mary’s notebook (as well as the second commandment – “love thy neighbor as thyself”) and take a friend or neighbor out for a meal and a conversation.