Lydia Lavoie

Lydia Christine Lavoie (Samulis), 58, of Vernon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born on February 8, 1967 in New Haven, CT to John Casimir and Akvalina (Dalangauskas) Samulis, who fled their home country of Lithuania during World War II.

Lydia was a kind hearted, compassionate woman who loved deeply. In keeping with Lydia's giving nature she made the gift of life possible through organ, eye, and tissue donation. She took great pride in her Lithuanian heritage. She loved rocking out to Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty, and Led Zeppelin just to name a few. Her favorite foods were pizza, burgers, and “bunny food.” She loved the moon and the color purple. Spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends was of the utmost importance to her. “The clouds never expect it when it rains, But the sea changes color but the sea does not change.”

Lydia is survived by her mother, Akvilina Samulis of CT; stepmother, Anna Marie Samulis of CT; mother in law Sherryl and husband John of CT; uncle, Joseph and wife Cinny of WA, three daughters and their spouses; younger sisters, Laura and husband Steve of WI, Lucia and husband Walter of CT; her sister in law, Lorie and husband Dave of CT; three children, Jonathan and wife Erica, Juliana and husband Jesse, Cassandra and husband Andrew; two cousins, Nicholas and Joseph and wife Kelly; two nieces, Heather and Chloe; two nephews, Jack and Leo; and four grandchildren, Stella, Letizia, Willow, and Hendrix.

She was predeceased by her husband, G. Scott Lavoie; her father, John Casimir; her grandson, Luke Samuel; her aunt, India (Maria); her great uncle, Father Antanas Bitinus; and her grandparents, Romualdas and Elenora. "Eik su Dievu."

Calling hours are Thursday, December 18th, 2025 from 10am-1pm at New Britain Memorial, 444 Farmington Ave, New Britain, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation https://bbrfoundation.org