Marilyn R. Duke 90, died Saturday morning April 2, 2022 at her residence after a long illness. She was born July 27, 1931 in Poultney the daughter of Evan and Charlotte (Davis) Roberts. Marilyn was a graduate of Poultney High School class of 1949 and furthered her education with a Bachelors degree from Castleton State University in 1953 and received her Masters degree from the University of Vermont in 1971. Marilyn was a teacher specializing in reading education. Over a 40-year career, she taught hundreds of children in schools including South Burlington, Poultney, Addison County, and Castleton. She retired in 1993. She loved traveling with her husband Charles and volunteering in the Poultney community, including the Womens Club, St. Davids Society, and Senior Center. She is survived by her son Clifford Duke and wife Elizabeth Merritt of Washington, D.C., by her sister-in-law Linda Roberts, of Baltimore, MD and by her niece Amy Roberts and her nephew Thomas Roberts, both of Baltimore, MD. She was predeceased by her parents and by her husband Charles Barney Duke who died August 29, 2002, and by her brother Alwyn Roberts. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date and time to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to the Poultney Public Library at 205 Main Street, Poultney, VT 05764 or to the Poultney Rescue Squad at P.O. Box 76, Poultney, VT 05764. Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts-Aubin funeral home. Online condolences at www.robertsaubinfuneralhome.com .