Tonya Berube, 49, of Lyndonville passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Tonya was born Aug. 21, 1962, in St. Johnsbury, the youngest child born to Roland 'Peewee' and Dorothy (Daniell) Berube. She attended St. Johnsbury schools and worked for Newport Plastics. Tonya and her partner Deborah were married June 23, 2007. Tonya had an amazing work ethic, a positive attitude, incredible strength and courage in anything she faced. She lived life to the fullest. When Tonya was not working, she was enjoying life, doing projects at home, fishing and hunting, and most importantly, spending time with her family and friends. Tonya is survived by Deborah; three siblings, Gloria Berube and Paul Comparone of St. Johnsbury; Rolland 'Dunie' Berube and wife Stephanie of Danville; and Albert Berube of St. Johnsbury; Deborah's sons, Michael Champagne of Lyndonville and Daniel Champagne of Belhaven NC; Deborah's sisters, Roxine Knudson and Joan Overton both of Dalton N.H.; and Tonya's brother-in-law, George Metevier of Brick N.J. Tonya has an extended close family of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, many, many friends, a step-daughter, Elysia Brown, and a grandson, Trenton Ainsworth of St. Johnsbury, all of whom Tonya shared her life with. Tonya was predeceased by her father Peewee in 1969, her mother Dorothy in 1987, and sister Cecile Metevier in 2009. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home on Monday, July 16 from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be at a later date at the family's convenience. Memorial contributions could be directed to either Norris Cotton Cancer Center North (checks marked payable to Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital), attention Jim Flynn, PO Box 905, St. Johnsbury VT 05819; or to Caledonia Home Health (marked for 'Hospice'), 161 Sherman Dr., St. Johnsbury VT 05819. Memories and condolences may be shared privately at www.saylesfh.com. Sayles Funeral Home is located at 525 Summer St. in St. Johnsbury.