Geraldine Sidmore
WATERVILLE – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Geraldine Sidmore, 71. She passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025.
She was born June 27, 1953 in Waterville to Alcide Gorneau and Doris (Soucy) Gorneau. She was a Waterville High School graduate.
She was a beautiful soul who knew many struggles with her health, but this did not stop her from making others laugh with her bright and positive personality. We would say she was the light in any room. Everyone loved “Jean” and we were blessed to call her family and friend, she will be deeply missed. She was also known as the original card lady, for those who received cards for birthdays, illness, encouragement, and many other celebrations, knew how special it was to receive one of her cards.
Last year, when she found her heath precarious she decided to have her own celebration of life in September 2024. She wanted to celebrate with family and friends while she was with all of us as she loved a great party! Many family and friends traveled to Maine from near and far to pay tribute to her. For those of us that attended, it was a very special time for all, and we will hold it dear to our hearts.
She worked for many years in the restaurant industry including, Webber’s Steak House, Silver Street Tavern, The Manor in Waterville and Nashua, N.H. She ended her career at Hannaford in Manchester, N.H. before she retired.
She is survived by her siblings, Julianna Lyon of Waterville, Raynold and his wife Elizabeth of Standish, Louise Pooler and her husband Michael of Belgrade, sisters-in-law Theresa Gorneau of Vassalboro and Sally Briggs and her husband Paul of Millsboro, Del.; nephews and nieces, Catherine, Melissa, Aaron, Jason, Jeremy, Jennifer, Christopher, Ben, Ethan, Amanda and Roseanna; and many great-nephews and great-nieces.
She was predeceased by both parents; husband and the love of her life, David; siblings Reid, Roger, Richard, Robert, Gerald, Michael and Louis; nephew, Steven; her father and mother-in-law, Merrill and Betty.
A service will be held at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, 2539 Riverside Dr, Vassalboro on Saturday, March 29, at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Maine Children’s Home.
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