Valerie M. Scannell age 79 of Norwood, passed away November 16th at the Epoch of Senior Health Care in Sharon. Born and raised in Boston and has lived in Norwood for over 50 years. She was the Craft Director for the Adult Day Care at the New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, crafts, painting and sewing. Beloved wife of John J. Jr. Mother of Jacquelyn Batchelder and her husband Peter of Walpole, Stephanie Comeau and her husband Wayne of Plainville, Kevin Scannell and his wife Lisa of Brockton and the late Mark Scannell. Sister of Yvonne Martell of Orleans, Jeanne Powers of KS, Anita Chance of CA, Richard Bedard of W. Roxbury, Joseph Bedard of Hyde Park, Roger Bedard of Haverhill and the late Loretta Ogiba, June, Leo, Leo and Paul Bedard. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Tuesday 4-8 pm. Funeral mass at St. Timothy’s Church Norwood Wednesday at 10. Burial Rural Cemetery, Walpole.