WATERVILLE – Jennifer Vaughn Barnes, 56, of Waterville, died Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Northern Lights Inland Hospital. She was born on October 2, 1968, to Neil and Adrienne Morang in Hartford CT. Jennifer grew up in Windsor, CT and often shared many fond memories of her days in Marching and Jazz band. She later attended Franklin Pierce and Central Connecticut State Universities. Jennifer met Jay Barnes and moved to Simsbury to start a family where she was a loving mom, girl scout leader, and friendly hand in the community. After moving to Maine for a fresh start, Jennifer formed a close relationship with faith and held those beliefs and trust until her final day. She was a lover of music, animals, and above all else, love. Jennifer is survived by her mother Adrienne, father Neil, brother Jeff, daughters Caitlyn, Renee, Beth, and Julia. Jennifer will be greatly missed. Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, www.staplesfuneralhome.com