“Gone from us that smiling face, the cheerful happy ways; the heart

that won so many friends, in bygone happy days. A life made beautiful by

kindly deeds, a helping hand for others needs. To a beautiful life comes a

happy end, she died as she lived, everyones friend.”

Lesa Lynn Sproul passed away on February 15 th , 2024 following a short,

unforeseen illness. She was the beloved wife of William Sproul with whom

she shared 19 years of marriage.

Born in Portland, Maine, she was the daughter of Thomas Heald and

Carole Caler. Lesa graduated from Deering High School and furthered her

education at Pierre’s School of Beauty where she received her

cosmetology license. From there she owned and operated multiple salons

throughout her lifetime.

Aside from being a beautician, Lesa was an active member in her

community where she organized and participated in town events, parades,

and gatherings. She loved and cared for kids of all ages and was a beloved

teacher at Cherryfield Elementary School.

Lesa had a passion for style and music, and although she was very

creative and enjoyed working with her hands she will be remembered most

by her fierce ability to love. Her love for her husband, children and

grandchildren was without measure. Known to her grandchildren as Gigi,

she would stop at nothing to ensure they always felt her unrivaled love and

devotion.

Lesa had a kind and giving heart. She was always willing to lend a listening

ear, give a word of encouragement, or to those who needed comfort, she

was a reassuring hug. Her tenderhearted character shined in all aspects of

her life. Often referred to as Mama Lesa, her umbrella of motherhood

reached far beyond her nuclear family, impacting countless people with her

infectious warmth.

Lesa is survived by her husband, William Sproul of Cherryfield; mother

Carole Caler and husband Monty Caler of Cherryfield; father Thomas

Heald and wife Theo Heald of South Portland; uncle Larry Smith of Winter

Harbor; sisters Pamela Merritt and husband Marc Merritt of Gouldsboro;

Jennifer Hawkins and husband Tim Hawkins of Auburn; daughters; Megan

Baribeau and husband Scot Baribeau of North Haven; Casey Jellison and

husband Louden Jellison of Eastbrook; Joyce Gray and husband Daniel

Gray of Cherryfield; Two nieces; Samantha Baker and Ella Hawkins; One

nephew, Joshua Hawkins; & Seven grandchildren, Serenity Gray, Sophie

Gray, Teagen Gray, Dane Jellison, Rowen Jellison, Crew Baribeau, and

Harlow Jellison.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 15 th at 1:00pm at the

First Baptist Church of Cherryfield, 39 Maine Street, with a reception to

follow at the Cherryfield Academy, located next to the church. In honor of

Lesa and her vibrant spirit we encourage all attendees to dress in bright

colors and to refrain from wearing black. A time will be provided for guests

to share thoughts, stories and memories.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the Tommy Tucker

Fund, which benefits Cherryfields youth by contributing to scholarship and

enrichment programs, athletic and musical programs as well as summer

camps, crisis intervention and rehabilitative services.

Donation inquiries can be made to Peter Duston

c/o PO Box 36, Cherryfield, ME 04622