Dalpha R. Lavallee, 89, of New Bedford died Thursday April 8, 2004 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Irene (Lada) Lavallee.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Arthur J. and Rose A. (Nerbonne) Lavallee, he had lived in New Bedford for all of his life.
He was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church, where he was a Eucharistic Minister for many years and was a member of the Choir.
Mr. Lavallee was formerly employed as an upholsterer for the Auto Top Shop.
Mr. Lavallee was a member of American Legion Post One. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a recipient of the American Theater ribbon, the American Defense medal and the World War II Victory medal. He later served in the Army Reserves before retiring at the rank of Captain in 1974. During the 1930's, he had served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Wyoming.
Survivors include his wife; 2 sons, Peter D. Lavallee, and his wife Janice, of San Diego, CA, and Mark A. Lavallee of New Bedford; 3 sisters, Bernadette Loveridge of New Bedford, Claire Mosgofian of Natick and Yvonne Smith of Falls Church, VA; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford,Tuesday April 13, 2004 at 9 AM.Funeral Mass at St. Lawrence Church at 10 AM.Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Monday April 12, 2004 from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.