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Sandra Smith Obituary
BARRE — Sandra Jean Smith, 69, of Barre, died unexpectedly, Tuesday July 28, 2015, at her home.
Born on July 26, 1946, in Montpelier, she was the daughter of Albert D. Smith and Marion Roya Smith. She graduated from Spaulding High School in 1964.
In May 1963 Sandra married Joey Laquerre in Brownsville. Following their marriage, they made their home on Ayer Street in Barre. In 1970 they established their home in East Montpelier and raised their four energetic boys. Years later she married Arthur Wayne “Smitty” Smith formerly of Waterbury. Shortly after their marriage they settled for the next 18 years in St. James City, Florida.
Sandra and Wayne enjoyed their days boating on the inner coastal waters of South Western Florida with many of their close friends. They were avid motorcyclist and attended many charity events.
In her earlier years, Sandra worked and was co-owner of Race & Custom Sports Center. Sandra was an active member of the Sno-Bees Club and was crowned Sno-Bee Queen in 1971. While in Florida, Sandra was employed at a hardware bait shop store in St. James City and afterwards was the service manager for St. James City Auto. Sandra also worked as a bartender at the Ragged Ass Saloon and was voted customers’ best bartender of Pine Island in 2008.
She was preceded by her brother Edward Smith, her uncle Carlton Smith, parents Marion and Albert Smith, son Joey Laquerre Jr., husband Arthur Wayne Smith, and grandson Joey M. Laquerre.
Survivors include Jeff Laquerre, his son Jarrett; Jay Laquerre, his wife, Danielle, son Ryan and daughter Abbe; Jamie Laquerre, his fiance Krissy, daughter Melinda and son Jesse; granddaughters, Ashley St. John, her husband, Eric; Alicia Mastine, her husband, Jesse; and sister, Susan Camp and husband, William.
A celebration of Sandra’s life will held at the Montpelier Elks Club on Friday, Aug. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to ALS Foundation, PO Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007.
Online condolences may be sent at www.guareandsons.com
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don and sharon Babic
August 3, 2015
To the family of Sandy Laquerre Smith, Don and I want to send our condolences. We had a very nice visit with her recently. we are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
John and Susan Nicholls
August 3, 2015
Jeff, Jay and Jamie,
SO sorry to read of your mother's passing. There has been too much sadness in your family. May wonderful memories comfort in this time of sorrow. God Bless her and keep her.
Dave and Te Molloy
August 3, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. It took us back to the early years when you boys were just little shavers. Especially remember good times at Woodbury Lake and the races, including Catamount. She really liked to have a good time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 3, 2015
Jeff, Jay & Jamie,
We are very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. All of you are in our thoughts.
Robert & Carol Gosselin
August 3, 2015
Sending our deepest sympathies to all of the Laquerre family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Robert, Brynn, Christopher & Taisha Pelkey
Sue Mahoney
August 1, 2015
Jeff, Jay & Jamie, I am shocked and so very sadden to read of your Mom's passing. We had so many good times together scoring snowmobile races at T-Road, going to Maine, raising our kids, hockey games and tournaments...too many to remember. May your own memories keep her in your hearts forever. Love and hugs to all of you.
Jim & Kathy Segar
August 1, 2015
Dear Jeff, Jay & Jamie,
We are so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. May the memories of the good times help you all in the days ahead. Keeping you and your families in our prayers.
Susan Kelley
August 1, 2015
My condolences to sandys family , sandi was a great friend , beautiful person, I love her vary much , and miss her, we will all see her again when it is our time.till then I will keep her in my heart, and remenber all the great times,,dreams, and plans we had.
Arnold Sawyer
August 1, 2015
My condolences to the family .
John LaPerle
July 31, 2015
Sandra was a friend of the family and lived just down the road in East Montpelier for many years. I remember when Sandra, my mother and I went to NYC back in 1980, it was scary for 3 people from the mountains to experience so much at onetime, yet we had a blast under the circumstances. Sandra was by my side when I faced the unknown future with Cancer, she was very supportive and funny at a much needed time. She will be missed by all who were blessed to know her. I know we has a lot of fun on the lake as well. Peace and comfort to the family
July 31, 2015
To my cousins Jeffrey, Jay and Jamie, I feel very sad that you have lost the presence of your Mother in your lives....She loved you all VERY much and she was always thinking of all of you and hoping you were happy in your lives. She would stop by Mom's when I was there last Christmas and we had a very nice visit. I will always appreciate that. I know that she will continue to look over you all and keeps good company. I hope to see you in mid-August. I truly wish I was there to give you all hugs and sit by you to just keep good company as well.
Love to you all, Shawn
Norm Rodriguez
July 31, 2015
Jay and family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I'm sure that fond memories will help fill the void that has been created and that time will help the grieving process. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Norm Rodriguez
July 31, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She and my Mom were good friends years ago.
Brenda Bailey
Melanie Smith Fitzpatrick
July 31, 2015
To the Laquerre sons; Jay, Jeff and Jamie,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was my favorite Aunt and I always enjoyed being told I looked like her when I was growing up! She was always spirited and fun to be with. May she rest in peace. God bless you guys and your family. Your cousin, Melanie Smith Fitzpatrick
cindi king
July 31, 2015
To my cousins the Laquerre boys..I am so sorry to hear of your moms death.you have all been through too much already in your young lives. I know you all know how much I thought of your mom , she and I had some great times together that will be with me always .you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave Moody
July 31, 2015
So sorry to learn of Sandra's passing. Prayers to the boys and their families. She was a hoot, and will be missed.
Sandy (MCManis) Irish
July 31, 2015
Thoughts are with Sandy and her family
Tammy Morse
July 31, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. I will think of you and you family in this very difficult time. As you know I keep my mom and dad's memories alive I will pray to keep your mom's memories alive as well.
Dianna Myrick
July 31, 2015
Jay, Jeff, and family my prayers go out to all of you .Sandy was a great friend we go back a long ways. I am so sorry. Dianna Myrick
Kathy [Roya] Martin
July 30, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Heather (Rice) & Steve Bolduc
July 30, 2015
Jeff, Jay, Jamie and family - we are sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. It's been a long time since I have seen her but I always enjoyed being around her when I was growing up. Keep the memories alive. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
lisa buck
July 30, 2015
sorry to hear of her passing - god bless her and the family - she was a nice lady
Mark/Tyler/Matt Bradley
July 30, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Joan Cahill Blondin
July 30, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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