Diana LaValley Obituary
West Brookfield, MA-Diana L. (Hall) LaValley, 68, born on May 24, 1957, in Ogdensburg, NY, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, in West Brookfield, MA. She was raised in a loving family and appreciated the beauty of nature throughout her life, enjoying walks that connected her to the world around her.
Diana dedicated many years of her career to Shaw's in Auburn, MA working in the Deli Department. Recently, she retired in 2024, she valued her time spent with colleagues and patrons, forming meaningful connections that enriched her working life.
Diana is survived by her husband, George J. LaValley. She leaves behind cherished family members, including her brother, Phillip C. Hall of Ogdensburg, NY; sisters, June M. Brandshaw and her husband Kevin of Potsdam, NY, and Henrietta L. Hall of Heuvelton, NY. She was aunt to nieces, Amanda, Nina, April and Jean and nephews, Phillip, Theodore Jr., Matthew and Adam. Additionally, she is remembered by her in-laws: Sandra Danforth of Three Rivers, MA, and Charles LaValley, David LaValley, Danny LaValley, Robert LaValley, Floyd LaValley, Melody LaValley and her husband Clifford, all of Massena, NY, and Angel Lord of Florida. Diana also holds a special place in the hearts of several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, as well as great nieces and great nephews and many cousins.
She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Jean (Jandreau) Hall; her brother, Arthur Hall Jr.; and sisters-in-law, Alice Page and Marion Hitsman.
A visitation for Diana will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lombard Funeral Home, located at 3 Bridge Street, Monson, MA 01057. Services will also be held at Donaldson Funeral Home in Massena, NY Monday, September 29, 2025, with visitation from 11am-1pm with a service being held at 1pm in Donaldson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Beach Street Cemetery.
Diana L. LaValley will be remembered by her close friends for her kindness, her laughter, and her simple pleasures in life. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue to inspire those who knew her.
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