NEW BEDFORD -- Valerie J. (King) Desruisseaux, 57, of New Bedford died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital.
A lifelong New Bedford resident, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Hazel (Caton) King.
For many years, she was employed by the New Bedford School Department as a teacher at the Hannigan School until retiring due to health issues.
She was a graduate of New Bedford High School and Eastern Connecticut State University.
She was a member of the Bristol County, Massachusetts and National teachers associations.
Survivors include a sister, Sheridan Medeiros of West Wareham; two nieces, Kelley Medeiros-Tucker of Marion and Tracey Medeiros Titcomb of Atlanta, Ga.; and two great-nephews, Mason Tucker and Maxwell Tucker.
Her private funeral arrangements are by the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., New Bedford with burial in Rural Cemetery.