Sylvia J. Morissette Gilbert1936 - 2017 WATERVILLE - Sylvia J. Morissette Gilbert, 80, passed away with family by her side, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Woodlands Assisted Living. Sylvia was born in Waterville, June 9, 1936, the daughter of Lorenzo and Irene (Bolduc) LeClerc. She grew up in Waterville, attended Waterville schools and graduated from South Berwick Academy. She then attended Central Maine General earning her LPN. She began her nursing career at the Sister's Hospital eventually transferring to Thayer Hospital in Waterville, retiring after 37 years. Even though she retired, she continued to care for everyone that surrounded her. She was the "go to" person for all that knew her. She never said no to anyone in need and would help out however she could. Sylvia was an avid reader and enjoyed reading books about Maine. She loved to travel and especially enjoyed the camp at Moosehead Lake and Prince Edward Island in Canada. She was predeceased by her parents; first husband, Wilfred J. Morissette, Sr., second husband, Romuald J. Gilbert; siblings, Joan Rosco, Romeo LeClerc and Alfred LeClerc.Sylvia is survived by her children, Catherine Turner and husband, Tim of Palermo, Deborah Hebert and husband, Mike of Oakland, Melinda Morissette and wife, Sandy of Cornith, Wilfred Morissette, Jr. of Swanville; grandchildren Tim and Rob Turner, Amanda Delorie, Matt Hebert, Christopher, Joshua, Jacqueline and Noah Morissette, Casey Dingley and Caleb Libby; and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by six stepchildren; several step grandchildren; step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Woodlands Assisted Living Center in Waterville for the wonderful care and comfort they gave Sylvia and her family during her stay there. We would also like to thank Maine General Health Hospice for the love and compassion they showed Sylvia and her family.Visiting hours will be Friday, Feb. 17, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Veilleux's Funeral Home, 8 Elm St. Waterville. A mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, Feb. 18, at 9:00 a.m. at Notre Dame Church on Silver St. in Waterville. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux Funeral Home, www.veilleuxfunerallhome.com.

Donations in Sylvia's name may be made to:Waterville Area Humane Society100 Webb Rd.Waterville, ME 04901 or: MaineGeneral HospicePO Box 828Waterville, ME 04903-0828 or:Harold Alfond CancerCenter for Care361 Old Belgrade Rd.Augusta, ME 014330 - See more at: http://obituaries.centralmaine.com/obituaries/mainetoday-centralmaine/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=184151672#sthash.aN8rGhc8.dpuf