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Joseph Vallerand Obituary
Lowell, US Army Veteran of World War II; 91
LOWELL -- Joseph Raoul "Ralph" Vallerand, age 91, passed away on Monday, October 25th, 2010, at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill after a short illness surrounded by his loving family. For 60 years, he was the beloved husband of the late Theresa E. (Dufresne) Vallerand who passed away on Sept. 4th, 2006.
He was born in Lowell on June 16, 1919, a son of the late Ernest and Eva (Matte) Vallerand. Ralph was a longtime resident of the Pawtucketville section of Lowell and a communicant of the Parish of St. Rita and the former Ste. Jeanne d'Arc Parish. He was a US Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII.
Prior to his retirement, Ralph was employed as the activities director with the Bedford VA for over 30 years. He enjoyed working and raking the leaves in his yard. Ralph loved nothing more than spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren whom he enjoyed vacationing, camping and playing board games with. He also loved his morning coffee and jelly doughnut.
He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Priscille and Paul St. Louis of Lowell and Claire and Steven Magnusson of Shirley, a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Suzanne Vallerand of Nashua; nine grandchildren, David St. Louis and his wife Paula of Lowell, Denise Keefe and her husband Jason of Dracut, Brian St. Louis of Dracut, Cheryl and Scott Magnusson of Shirley, Kristine Hall and her husband Quentin of Ayer, Jenny Rich and her husband Paul of Tewksbury, Melissa Angiouni and her husband Mark of Litchfield and Sonya Vallerand of Lowell; eleven great-grandchildren, Justin, Katelyn and Corey St. Louis, Brad and Morgan Keefe, Luke and Livia St. Louis, Devon and Cyrus Rich and Mark and Cami Angiouni; also many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Gerard and Roland Vallerand, Lucille Malo, Evangeline Blazon, Ida Paquin, Lorraine Clermont and Evelyn Lefebvre.
VALLERAND -- Relatives and friends may call at the M. R. LAURIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 295 Pawtucket St. Lowell on Thursday Oct. 28th from 4 to 8 P.M. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday morning at 9 o'clock at the Parish of St. Rita, Lowell. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 North Ave., Haverhill, MA 01830. To share your thoughts and memories of Ralph, please visit www.laurinfuneralhome.com. Funeral Directors Richard Laurin, Scott Laurin and Louis Fazio 978-452-0121
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Vallerand
Lucille Asselin
October 29, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Families of Ralph/Theresa Vallerand. I enjoyed them both while caring for them a few years ago. I would laugh when Ralph entered the coat closet where his private stash of chocolates were hidden and only allow us to take one. Theresa would want more but he said one was the limit and hid them back into the closet. Now they are both enjoying each other again and all the chocolate they can handle ..may you cherish all your fond memories.
Lee-Ann St.Louis
October 29, 2010
Yellow roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick us a bunch.
Then place them in our Pepere's arms,
And tell him thery're from us.
Tell him that we love and miss him.
When he turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon his cheek,
And hold him for awhile.
We know he's not in any pain,
For this we'll always pray.
To remember him is easy,
We'll do it...EVERY DAY~
Lucy & Walter Roberge
October 29, 2010
Dear Priscille, Claire, Paul and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many happy and fond memories of your dad, mom and when we were kids; thank God for our memories and the happy times we shared.
Love, Lucy and Walter
ron-carol milliard-goss
October 28, 2010
to paul and the vallerand family we are so sorry for your loss god bless him and may he rest in peace.
Terrie Rodrigue
October 28, 2010
Dear Paul & Family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father...I remember him and your mother when you lived on Penn St..
Remembering the the good times...
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Danielle Blier
October 28, 2010
My thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will truely miss watching Peppere with the kids during family gatherings.
October 27, 2010
Dear Prisclla, Claire, and Paul
My wonderful and warm thoughts are with you. I remember many wonderful days with all of you and your dad and mom on Textile Avenue. These memories will always be by my side. I hope many are with all of you during this time. Much love Roger Foucher
Rose Clermont
October 27, 2010
To The Valland Family So sorry to here about Uncle Ralph. Bob and Rose Clermont
pauline pelletier
October 27, 2010
To the Family of Ralph Vallerand So sorry for your lost hes with his wife therese now RIP Ralph. Pauline [Robitaille] Pelletier
Joyce Fontaine
October 27, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathy Paul Rebecca Nykol Tourville
October 27, 2010
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