MONTGOMERY – Joanne T. Hebert passed away May 21, 2025, after a brief illness.
Born in Westfield to Rita (Dillon) and Joseph Tobias, she attended Westfield Schools through graduation. After high school she attended STCC, earning a Dental Assistant certificate. She worked in the field until having her first child.
At the age of 12, she met a boy named Paul who would go on to be the love of her life. They had a beautiful life together until his passing.
She drove school busses in the hilltowns for many years, worked for Lecrenski Brothers, Inc. in Westfield, and retired from the Westfield Public Schools Transportation Department. She enjoyed gardening, going to Ogunquit, going to craft fairs, and attending events her grandchildren participated in.
She leaves her four daughters. Holly (Robert) Kidrick, Theresa (David) Burek, Paula (Tony) Hebert-Pike, and Michelle Hebert. Her beloved grandchildren, Matthew (Liz) and Lauren Kidrick, Cullen, Aidan, and Rielyn Pike, and Jacob Voudren, cherish the many joy-filled memories she made with each of them.
She also leaves her brother, William (Jennifer) Tobias, sister-in-law Nancy (David) Brill, brother-in-law Peter Hebert, former son-in-law Don Voudren, Jr., her best friend and cousin Janet Turcotte and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Paul Hebert, her mother Rita Tobias, and sister Nancy Tobias.
Joanne was kind and generous and would do anything for anyone. She will be deeply missed.
A private service will be held at the family’s convenience. Arrangements made by Graham Hilltown Community Funeral Home.
