Mrs. Dorothy A. (LaVallee) Berghelli 77, a longtime resident of Medway, died Friday November 28, 2008 at the Franklin Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin following a long illness. She was the wife of the late Edward D. Berghelli.
Born in Cumberland, Rhode Island June 17, 1931 a daughter of the late Ovila and Florence (Larue) LaVallee, she was raised and educated in Rhode Island, and lived in Franklin since earlier this year.
Many years ago, Mrs. Berghelli worked as an assembler for the McGill box Company in North Attleboro.
She is survived by three sons Edward F. Berghelli of Medway, Wayne EP Berghelli of Medway and Glen Berghelli of Rumford, RI, a brother Francis LaVallee of Hopedale and one grandchild.
A private funeral and burial service will take place for the family at Oakland Cemetery in Medway. There are no public calling hours.
If desired donations in her memory sent to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. Franklin, (www.franklinfuneral.com).