Harry A. LAVALLEY

HARRY A. LAVALLEY -- BURLINGTON — Harry A. Lavalley, 94, a lifelong resident of Burlington died Friday, April 15, 2005, in the Starr Farm Nursing Center following a short illness. Harry was born in Burlington, Oct. 16, 1910, the son of the late Louis G. and Helen Eva (Young) Lavalley. He was a graduate of Cathedral High School, Class of 1927, and attended Burlington Business College. He was married at the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Rutland on his birthday, Oct. 16, 1932, to Marion (Elder) Lavalley, who predeceased him on Feb. 19, 2000. Harry was employed for 20 years with the Champlain Valley Fruit Co. in Burlington and Rutland, and 23 years with the City of Burlington Sewage Treatment Plant, retiring as superintendent. He was one of the founding members of the Burlington City Employee's Credit Union. Harry was parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church in Burlington, and was a member of the Cathedral High School Fathers Club, the Knights of Columbus, and the Rotary Club. He is survived by three sons, the Rev. Richard G. Lavalley, pastor of St. Francis Xavier in Winooski, Donald T. Lavalley and his wife Judith of Burlington, and David P. Lavalley and his wife Margaret of Orange, Texas; four grandchildren, Kellie Parks, and Megan, Peter and Steven Lavalley; one brother, Richard E. Lavalley of Burlington; several nieces and nephews; and special nieces and nephew, Jean Sharp, Jean Sullivan and Jim and Lisa Elder. Harry was predeceased by his brother, Robert Lavalley. The Lavalley family wish to express their sincere gratitude for the care given Harry by the staff at the Starr Farm Nursing Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, April 18, at 11 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow at Resurrection Park in South Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Xavier School, 5 St. Peter St., Winooski, Vt. 05404. Visiting hours will be Sunday, April 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.