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DORIS VALENTE Obituary

VALENTE, Doris A. Of Hingham, formerly of Cambridge passed away peacefully on May 31, 2016. Beloved sister of the late Frederick and Robert Valente. Loving aunt of Melissa Valente of Scituate, Robert Valente of CA, and David Valente of Cohasset. Cousin of Julie Megan and Joyce Mickle both of Randolph. Dear friend of Ty Vignone of Cambridge and Marie Morello of Watertown. Doris was a longtime Cambridge resident and a longtime Cambridge School teacher. She taught at the Martin Luther King Jr. School, formerly the Houghton School. Graduate of Emmanuel College and Boston University where she received her Masters Degree. She had a passion for traveling and singing. She was a longtime member of Sweet Adeline's, where they traveled and performed all around New England. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 2175 Mass Ave, North Cambridge, on Friday at 9:30 am. Funeral Mass in St. John's Church at 11 am. Visitation from 9:30-10:30 am. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Donations may be made to Children's Hospital, Boston or to Make a Wish Foundation. For directions, donations, or to send a condolence visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2016.

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Mary Doyle-Miller

June 3, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Mrs. Valente was my teacher years ago and was so wonderful to me. Such a lovely lady. Prayers to all her family and friends.

Maureen Santoro

June 2, 2016

Sharing in your sorrow and offering heartfelt sympathy.

maureen murphy

June 1, 2016

to all the Valente family

doris was a dedicated cambridge teacher. she was energetic

and fun-loving. i visited her in hingham with her neighbor and

friend evelyn toner and it was great to hear them chat.

may she rest in peace

Michael and Walter Sullivan

June 1, 2016

To Miss Valente's Family and Friends:

Please accept our deepest sympathies. We had the great pleasure and honor to have Miss Valente as our teacher. She touched many lives and we are all the better for it.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael and Walter Sullivan

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Keefe Funeral Home - Cambridge

2175 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140

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Funeral

9:30 a.m.

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2175 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140

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11:00 a.m.

St. John's Church

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