Candlelight Vigil, Celebration To Honor Life Of Long Valley Veterinarian

LONG VALLEY, NJ — A special celebration has been planned to honor Dr. Lauren Semanchik, a 33-year-old veterinarian whose life was taken earlier this month.

On Sept. 27 at 4 p.m., friends, family, colleagues, and others will gather at Ort Farms at 25 Bartley Road in Long Valley. The event will kick off with a celebration of Semanchik’s life, full of things she’d grown to love in her 33 years.

“Lauren loved music, dancing, family, friends, animals, spiritual wellness, and so much more! She was genuinely a good-hearted, free-spirited soul with a zest for life, fun, and spreading kindness,” a statement read. “A multitude of her favorites will be incorporated into this Celebration of Life.”

The celebration of life will feature live music, food trucks, drinks from Chilton Mill Brewing, pet adoptions, a bounce house, face painting, tarot card & psychic readings, and more.

Participants can also expect vendor booths, selling essential oils, pet goods, crocheted items, handmade jewelry, crystals, spiritual items, and more.

Following the celebration of life, a candlelight vigil will be held at 8 p.m. Flameless candles will be distributed to guests.

The event is free, and guests are asked to consider donating to this GoFundMe, of which proceeds go towards Semanchik’s family.

Click here to learn more about the celebration of Semanchik's life.

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