Lucille “Lucy,” “Mom,” “Mamma” Pidgeon (LaCroix), 86, of Winooski, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on May 18, 1940, to Armand and Angela (Kirby) LaCroix, Lucy lived a life rooted in faith, family, friendship, and kindness. A proud Vermont resident, she and her beloved husband, Wayne Pidgeon, spent winters in Florida, creating cherished memories together during nearly 40 years of marriage. Wayne’s care and devotion ensured Lucy’s final days were spent in comfort and peace, wrapped in the warmth of their shared love.

Lucy is survived by her sister, Rita Mead, and husband, Bill; her devoted husband, Wayne; her daughter, Kathy Peet, and husband, Jim; her son, Jon Thibault, and wife, Heidi; her grandchildren, Ashley Thibault; Tiffany Peet and fiancé, Eric; Jeremy Peet and wife, Hannah; and Jaron Thibault; and her treasured great-grandchildren, Kayden Martello and fiancée, Chelsea; Lilyana Peet; and Walker Peet.

She was predeceased by her sister, Annette (Bombard) Myers; her beloved parents, Armand and Angela LaCroix; and her nephews, Gary Bombard and Bill (“Little Bill”) Mead.

Lucy dedicated many years of her career to the medical field, working in medical records, where she formed countless meaningful friendships that she carried with her throughout her life. Her compassion, warm smile, and genuine interest in others left lasting impressions on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

A woman of deep faith, Lucy loved her church and found great comfort and strength in her relationship with God. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures: creating crafts; spending hours in spirited Scrabble games; tending to and admiring beautiful flowers; watching the birds from her swing; and sharing laughter and adventures with family and friends. She especially enjoyed accompanying Wayne to car shows, making memories together wherever the road led.

To her family, Lucy was the heart of many gatherings—a source of wisdom, comfort, and unconditional love. Her gentle spirit, unwavering faith, and caring nature will be deeply missed and forever remembered. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, strength, and family. While our hearts are heavy with loss, we find comfort in knowing that her love will continue to guide us, her memories will continue to warm us, and her faith will continue to inspire us.

“Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure. She was loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.”

The family invites friends and loved ones to a celebration of Lucy’s life on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Church, 3 Saint Peter Street, Winooski, VT. Graveside services will follow at St. Francis Cemetery, 330–300 Weaver Street, Winooski, VT. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in Lucy’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or to a charity of one’s choice reflecting her generous and giving nature.