Henri L. Valois, 91, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. He was the loving husband of the late Frances (Gifford) Valois.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Henry J. and Jeanette (LePage) Valois, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Henri was the founder of Henri's Wheel Alignment in New Bedford. He loved square dancing and was a member of the Seashell Steppers. He enjoyed spending time in his pool. Henri was a past Grand Knight at the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his children, Henri L. Valois, Jr. and his wife Denise, and Richard Valois and his partner Lori, all of New Bedford; his grandchildren, Nicholas Valois and his partner Rhonda, Henri Valois III and his wife Elizabeth, Robert Valois and his wife Liz, and Michael Valois and his wife Molly; his great-grandchildren, Owen and Benjamin; and his brothers and sister-in-law, Winifred Morris, Kenneth Gifford, and Paul Gifford; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Henri's Funeral will be held from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford on Tuesday, March 15th at 9 AM followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish at 10 AM. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 5-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Henri's memory to The Jake Fabian Memorial Fund through the Southcoast Community Foundation