Sarah-Lee D. Gaudreau, 85, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at her residence in North Liberty, following a lengthy battle with illness.
She was born May 24, 1938, in Barre, Vermont, to Alden and Florence (Rogers) Davis. She graduated from Williamstown High School in 1956. She then studied at the University of Vermont. She graduated from UVM in 1960 with a BS in education She began teaching math in Woodstock, Vermont soon after.
She married Donald J. Gaudreau on June 15, 1963, in Claremont, New Hampshire. They had three daughters and lived in Claremont until moving to Kalona, Iowa in 1990.
During her life, she taught math in multiple settings and was then employed at ACT in Iowa City once moving to the area.
Upon retiring in 2000, she dedicated much of her time volunteering in the accounting department of her church. She was a woman of faith and immense strength, loved by many,
Survivors include her husband: Donald Gaudreau of North Liberty; three daughters and sons-in-law: Robin (Bristol) Harris of Wellman, Heather (Woody) Lum of Honolulu, Hawaii and Julie (Anthony) Issa of Marion; four brothers: John Davis of Williston, Vermont, Thomas ( Linda) Davis of Randolph, Vermont, Ray Davis of Burlington, Vermont and Roy (Gail) Davis of Groton, Vermont; one sister: Priscilla Tassie of Graniteville, Vermont; six grandchildren: Ryan (Katie), Bailie and Samuel Harris, Johnathan, Thomas, and Gabriel Issa; and one great-granddaughter: Norah Harris.
She was predeceased by a brother: Jerry Davis; and her parents: Alden and Florence Davis.
At her request there is no service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercy Foundation, 701 10th St., SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52407. Please mark in the memo that the contributions for Hospice.
