Vassalboro – Sheila M. Lemieux, 69, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 18,2023. Born in Waterville, Maine on May 1st, 1953. She was the daughter of Cornelius and Fern (Leathers) Lemieux. She attended local schools and graduated from Winslow High School, Class of 1971. After graduation she was employed by Deschaine's Market and Colby College. She enjoyed visiting and helping neighbors around town. When at home, she was often crafting, writing letters and quilting, which she learned from her mother and grandmother. She shared these talents while spending time with her Ladies group, Pins and Needles, at the Methodist Church. Tigger, her cat, was her cherished companion. She often shared his antics with everyone. They enjoyed feeding and watching wildlife together. Sheila loved seeing sunrises and would look forward to getting pictures of them from all over the state when her nephew, Ben, was travelling.
Sheila was predeceased by her parents, brother, Wayne, her niece, Sarah, and two great nieces. She is survived by her brothers, Bernard and his wife, Pam, of Vassalboro; Keith and his wife, Karen, of Winslow and sister-in-law, Ruth, of Benton as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that she considered family.
A celebration of life will be held at The Mill, 934 Main St, Vassalboro on Saturday June 17th from 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the Lemieux family respectfully requests contributions in Sheila's memory be made to either the Humane Society of Waterville located at 100 Webb Road, Waterville, Maine 04901 or the Vassalboro Food Pantry located at 679 Main Street, Vassalboro, Maine 04989.
Arrangements are in the care of Dan and Scott's Cremations and Funeral in Skowhegan, where memories can be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/sheila-lemieux