Sonya Ledith Waite
, Vermont
Guilford- Sonya Ledith (Smart) Waite, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday morning, June 25, 2026. She passed away in the comfort of home surrounded by her children and beloved dogs. Our world won't be the same without her.Sonya was born at home in Hinsdale, N.H. on November 22, 1935, the youngest of seven to Frederick Knight Smart and Lillian (Horton) Smart. She attended schools in Winchester, N.H. and Brattleboro, Vt., later earning her teaching degree from Castleton State College while working full-time and raising five children.Sonya built her life grounded in faith and family. She loved her church families. She devoted many hours teaching in the WSESU elementary schools in Brattleboro and later in multiple Christian Schools in Maine, N.H., and Mass. Her students always spoke of how much they loved having her as their teacher and friend, and how much they would miss her.For a…