Valerie (Lamphier) Sbriglia, 50, passed away August 11, 2009, surrounded by the people that loved her after a six year battle against ovarian cancer which she fought with hope, spirit and courage.
Valerie was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, daughter of the late George and Bertha (McCaul) Lamphier. A 1977 graduate of Lynn Classical High School, she moved to Florida where she met her husband Matthew. They returned to Massachusetts in 1990 with their son Shaun.
She was a thoughtful, creative, unique individual that always used her imaginative talents to the delight of others. Her childlike spirit kept those around her in awe of her ability to make the simplest things so special. She was active in many fundraising projects for cancer research. Her tireless efforts produced so many cherished gifts for others. In her son ‘s youth she was active with Danvers hockey and little league.
She was employed by the U.S. Post Office for over 24 years in Ft Lauderdale, Florida and Peabody, Massachusetts. Valerie founded the multi - post office Christmas Toy Drive that has supplied thousands of gifts to children on the North Shore. So many delighted in the displays she created in the Peabody post office lobby. She was the recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award in Peabody for her work in the community.
She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Matthew, her only son Shaun and her older sister Cecile Belloise of Revere, her aunt and uncle Dorothy and Arthur Pass of Nahant and several nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 9AM in Saint Richard Church, 90 Forest St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Thursday from 4-8PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. Donations in Valerie’s memory may be made to the Nat’l. Ovarian Cancer Coalition, P.O. Box 1218, Arlington, MA 02474.