Lorraine P. LaValley

Lorraine P. LaValley, of 5 Becky Ave., Tupper Lake, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Lorraine was born in Keeseville, N.Y. on April 8, 1931, the daughter of Raymond and Gertrude Dean Pray. Lorraine married Donald B. LaValley August 11, 1951. Don predeceased her on December 20, 1998.

Known as Oma to her family, Lorraine had many interests - with the most important being time with her family. When her children were younger, she was very involved in a variety of organizations to make sure her children developed a strong sense of community.

A true entrepreneur, she co-founded the original Market Place; owned and operated the Sunset Park Motel; owned and operated LaValley's Woodshed; and was a part of the family real estate business, LaValley Real Estate.

Lorraine loved to travel and visited many different places both in the US and abroad. She enjoyed talking about her upbringing on the family farm and how it was a good day when she could ride her horse to school. Her years on the farm taught her the best way to grow and maintain vegetables, flowers and other plants. And, growing up in a family of all boys, she learned quickly to develop a strong personality with a very big heart.

She is survived by her three children, Donna (Tom) Sloan, James (Laura) LaValley, Susan (Mark) Moeller; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She predeceased by her husband; her parents; and her six brothers, Wayne, Vernon, William, Clifford, Raymond, and Ronald.

Per Lorraine’s wishes there will be no public calling hours.

A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate her life was held on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 11a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church with burial to follow at St. Alphonsus Cemetery.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Homeward Bound Adirondacks, 24 Depot St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 or the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad, 169 Main St, Tupper Lake, NY 12986.