It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the death of Therese R. Lavallee. At the age of 92, Therese died peacefully on August 9, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona where she had resided for the past five years.
She was married to the late Deacon Maurice Lavallee for 57 years. Their children included Donald Lavallee (Joyce); Diane Campeau (George); Marie Bonneau (Bruce); Robert Lavallee (d: 2017); and Maurice Lavallee (Diane). She always cherished her grandchildren: Kelly Bonneau; Justin Campeau (d: 2002); Bryan Bonneau; Aaron Lavallee (d: 2019); Jonathan Campeau; and Michelle Skinner. She had two sisters: Doris Charpentier of Cleveland, OH and Cecile LaRochelle of Marion, MA. She also leaves 5 great-grandchildren.
After her youngest son became a student, she began a long career as both a preschool and kindergarten teacher at the former St. Joseph's School in New Bedford. Upon retirement she became an active member of both the Goodyear Seniors and St. Joseph-St. Therese Seniors. She was a member of the Catholic Woman's Club of New Bedford and received the Marian Medal from the Diocese of Fall River in 2007. Her happiest times in retirement were spent enjoying her family; especially her grandchildren, and playing pinochle.
Her Funeral Service will be held at the Crosier Monastery Church in Phoenix, on Tuesday August 29th at 7 pm. She will be buried with her husband at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne at a later date. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.