Heather Ann LaValley, 37, a lifelong resident of Derry, NH died unexpectedly on Wednesday September 1, 2010 at the Parkland Medical Center in Derry. Heather was born in Concord, NH on January 2, 1973, daughter of Philip E. and Bonita G. (Hodgdon) LaValley. Heather attended Derry schools including Pinkerton Academy. Above all else, her son Joseph was the most important part of her life. In addition, she loved to vacation with her family, take trips to the beach and she simply had an infectious personality.
She is survived by her son, Joseph Michael Leefmans-LaValley of Derry, her parents of Derry, her brother, Michael D. LaValley and his wife Cheryl of Derry, her two nieces, Shelby and Bailey Trahan, her maternal grandmother, Everdine Hodgdon of Guildhall, VT and also several aunts and uncles.
Calling hours were held on Saturday September 4th from 9 - 12pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A funeral service was held at 12:00pm in the funeral home with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 249 Canal St., Manchester, NH 03101-2316 or to the NH Special Olympics, 650 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03101-2508.