OBITUARIES

Sandra T. Lemire

to places I’ll never see in real life.” Sandy also collected teddy bears, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, watching the Hallmark Channel, and spending time with her family and friends.

Sandy’s life was marked by her faith in God. She would say that it was her faith and relationship with God that brought her through life’s trials. Sandy had a strong gift of discernment and always knew when something wasn’t right, making it difficult for her children to hide things from her – even as adults. She also had a large capacity to forgive and love people despite and through their shortcomings. “Well done good and faithful servant…enter into the joy of your Lord.” Matthew 25:23.

Sandy is survived by her husband Jean Paul Lemire, her children, Michelle Brannan and husband Tate of Jericho, Vt., Desiree McDonald and husband Wayne of Supply, NC, and her son Johnny Lemire of Colchester, Vt. She is also survived by her grandchildren TJ, Kendra, Mercedes, Anthony, David, Aldin,

Heidi L. Libercent

Heidi L. Libercent, 74, of Williston passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 at Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester.

Heidi was born Oct. 17, 1948 in Barre Town VT. She was a 1966 graduate of Spaulding High School in Barre VT, and a 1970 graduate of the University of Vermont School of Nursing, receiving her RN BSN degree.

In her early years she worked at the Medical Center Hospital in Burlington, later working for 30 years at the Vermont Department of Mental Health, before finishing her career at the Howard Center. Heidi was a great lover of cats, and always had a few at her side throughout her life. She also enjoyed doing jewelry, crafting at home in her retirement years.

Heidi is survived by her husband of 36 years, Douglas Clifton Jr of Williston. She was predeceased by her parents Roland and Loretta (Blanchet) Libercent, and her first husband Richard Aldrich.

Per Heidi’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or services. Inturnment will be private in the summer. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Humane Society of Chittenden County, 142 Kindness Ct, So Burlington, VT 05403. Arrangements are in care of the Cremation Society of Chittenden County. To send online condolences to her family please visit www.cremationsocietycc.com.

Cecil L. Royea, Sr.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cecil L. Royea, Sr., 96, at his home in Willison on Jan. 25, 2023.

Spring services are being

Sydney, Abbie, and Emma, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law Monique Lemire, Rita Lemire, and Pauline

Lemire, and her brother, Larry Tyler, and his wife Sharon of Swanton, Vt. A memorial service will be held to remember and celebrate Sandy’s life on Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at Catalyst Church on 100 Raceway Rd. in Jericho. Services are in the care of Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home. planned. A complete obituary will appear at a later date on www.vtfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are in care of Gifford Funeral Home, 22 Depot Street, Richmond, VT.