Maria Elizabeth Bryant

BURLINGTON, Vt. – This wonderful woman, who was Maria Elizabeth Bryant, died peacefully on Saturday, April, 20, 2024, surrounded by people who loved her at the Converse Home in Burlington, Vt. The daughter of Ernesto and Teresa Hoffmann, she was born on June 9, 1940, in Borburata, Venezuela.

Elizabeth taught herself English and secretarial skills and was working at a local paper mill when she met her husband and love of her life, Robert, “Bobby,” Bryant. Together they traveled the world and shared many adventures with their children Karola and Andres. They settled in Augusta in the early ’70s where they enjoyed Maine’s beauty and found lifelong friends. In her 60’s, Elizabeth proudly returned to the workplace and continued to enjoy her life with Bobby, until his passing in 2015.

Elizabeth soon moved to Burlington, Vt., to be near family and was lovingly cared for at the Converse Home.

Elizabeth is survived by her children, Karola, Andres and his wife, Robyn; her grandchildren, Robert, Rebecca, Statia, Myrtle, Bourcard, and Vincenta; and her great-grandchidren, Leta, Adrianna, Rowan, Ryker, Lilo, Nora, and Genevieve. There were many, many other friends from all over the world, neighbors, and people she loved and who loved her. We are grateful to all.

Elizabeth’s family wishes to thank the staff at the Converse Home for the loving care and support. A private service will be held in the late summer for Elizabeth’s immediate family.

The family prefers no flowers If you wish to make a donation in Elizabeth’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the family would be very grateful.