WELLS — Shauna Ann LaPierre, 24, of Fox Ridge Drive, Wells, died unexpectedly April 15, 2015 at Carney Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.

Shauna was born June 1, 1990 in Sanford, a daughter of Richard and Wendy (Boudreau) LaPierre. She graduated from Wells High School and attended college at both the University of New England and York County Community College.

Shauna had a passion for cooking and had launched a chef’s career at the Beehive Eatery in Boston.

Shauna loved the outdoors; she enjoyed camping with family, doing yard work with her father, and fishing on occasion with her grandfather, Raymond. She was an avid fan of the Boston Bruins and an excellent quilter.

Born with smarts and grit, Shauna excelled at whatever she put her mind to. She could take apart a broken motorbike piece by piece, fix it and put it back together ”“ which she once did with ease at age 21. Always eager and optimistic, Shauna believed in helping others and working hard. This personal ethic was exemplified in how she engaged with others of all ages, lending a hand whenever possible. She treasured her family and favored hanging out with her sister, Heather.

Like many young people in today’s world with a developing brain and a full, caring heart, Shauna struggled in her teen years with her unique and difficult life challenges. Her decision to get help and enter a rehabilitation program in December 2014 was the mark of a new beginning for Shauna. Through her fearless commitment to face the grip of addiction, Shauna opened a new door to life that became a beacon of light for many.

Those closely connected to Shauna in her final months considered her both a gift and a miracle as she broke free from the talons of drug use and began to heal. Through treatment and recovery support, Shauna was successfully reordering her life and growing into the person she was meant to be. She knew she had a lot to contribute to the world, and Shauna was on her way there ”“ helping many, young and old, in early recovery.

She will be dearly missed by her growing community in the Boston area. As her family experienced, those who knew Shauna believed in her and loved her deeply.

Shauna is lovingly remembered by: her parents, Richard Jr. and Wendy LaPierre of Wells; her sister, Heather LaPierre of Wells; her grandparents, Raymond and Sylvia Boudreau of Alfred, Richard J. LaPierre Sr. of Sanford, and Priscilla Quinton of Tewksbury, Massachusetts; her cousins, Bry-Anna Boudreau Briand, Kaylyn Michaud, Garrett and Sophia Devoe; and several aunts and uncles.

Friends may visit Shauna’s family on Friday, April 24 from 5-8 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells.

A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m. at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells, with Rev. Father Thomas Murphy. A luncheon will be served immediately following the memorial mass.

Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery, Berwick Road, Sanford, on Monday, April 27 at 11 a.m.

Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk, ME 04043.