Marie E. Dumas, 92, of Poughkeepsie, New York died on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Vassar Bros. Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, with her family by her side.

Born, February 23, 1931, in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late Charles Collins Jr and Anna Pantusco.

After graduating high school, she went on to work for New York Telephone as a Switchboard Operator for 35 years achieving many accolades and commendations for her work.

In her younger years, Marie enjoyed dressing up as a clown and attending various events through her work to deliver gifts to children at the hospitals around the holidays.

In December of 1975, she married Norman Dumas, Mr. Dumas predeceased her on June 6th, 2023.

Marie enjoyed planning trips for the Italian center, the Pioneers of America, and her friends, but one of her biggest joys in life was going to the casino to play on the slot machines with her family and friends, often bringing them along.

Marie is survived by her children Ronald Huckell and wife Carol, Myrtle Beach, SC; son, Walter Huckell, Poughkeepsie, NY; as well as several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

The family is grateful to Marie's grandson, Mason Huckell and granddaughter Tonya Parker, who provided special care to Marie in her later years.

Along with her husband Marie was predeceased by a son, Donald Huckell and a daughter, Sandra Muller.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM on Friday December 1st, 2023, at the Community Mausoleum at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, 342 South Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY, with the Rev. Arlene Dawber, officiating.

Marie's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington Street, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or online at www.hvhospice.org.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.