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Lorna Mae Valotta, 82

05/03/2012

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - Lorna Mae Valotta, 82, of 39 Foucher Ave. died peacefully Thursday, May 3, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Williamstown on July 9, 1929, a daughter of Donald and Leona Warner, she attended schools in North Adams and graduated from Drury High School in 1947. She also attended the former Bliss Business College. Mrs. Valotta's life was focused on family and home. She was a devoted mother and homemaker and loved spending time with her family at her home. She was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriot fan. Her husband, Joseph James Valotta, whom she married July 24, 1948, died April 7, 2002. She leaves six daughters, Nancy Mae Howland, Dawn Marie Lampiasi and Shirley P. Valotta, all of North Adams, Kathleen Ann Sepanek of Shutesbury, Joanne Eva Dickinson of Gulfport, Miss., and Patricia Rose Sloan of Huntsville, Ala.; a son, Joseph James Valotta Jr. of North Adams; a brother, Loren A. Warner of Georgia; 15 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister, Barbara Beall. FUNERAL NOTICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Valotta will take place Monday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in North Adams. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday, May 6, from 4 to 7 at Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams. Memorial donations are suggested for the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire through the funeral home.

Recollections & Sympathy For the Family Post Comment

My Dear Shirley, I am so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Her life was made whole by the love of her family and you were there to care for her in her last years. I am sure she more than appreciated all that you did along with your brother and sisters. Please know that I will pray for her and all of your family. She is now in a beautiful place with your Dad looking down with pride at all of her family. Love You Shirl !!
from: Carol Miller	on: 05-10-2012

Joanne, I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Just remember all the great memories y'all had with your mother, and take one day at a time. She was a wonderful kind hearted person, and welcomed everyone into her heart. I know she is so happy to now be with your father. God Bless, Phyllis
from: Phyllis Soldo	on: 05-08-2012

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rosie Poche
from: JoAnne	on: 05-07-2012

Joanne, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for God to give you all strength during your time of grief. May God keep all of you close and help guide you.
from: Pam Goodman	on: 05-07-2012

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER. MAY THE MEMORIES HELP YOU GET THROUGH THESE TIME. RALPH AND GERALYN
from: TO THE FAMILY	on: 05-06-2012

I will never forget my "next door grandma" and running over to grab a candy out of the candy jar. I especially cherished our many, many games of "Penny in the Pot" and all our times we sat underneath the tree in the backyard. We were very blessed to have you in our lives as long as we did. You will surely be missed, but it makes me feel at peace knowing you are finally at peace.
from: Angela Macdonald	on: 05-05-2012

Joanne, My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. It is a wonderful feeling knowing that your Mom and Dad are together. God Bless all of you.
from: Debbie Veazey	on: 05-05-2012

Girls, I was so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. No doubt she and Toni are playing some kind of game together ! Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
from: Selma Collier	on: 05-05-2012

Dear Shirley, Nancy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your many happy memories will help get you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Nancy
from: Nancy Bullett	on: 05-05-2012

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