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Wareham – Valerie A. Champagne, 60, died Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the Tremont Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Andre and Irene (Carrier) Champagne.
Born in New Bedford, she was a lifelong resident of the city. She was a homemaker.
Valerie was a very talented pool player who also enjoyed making puzzles, drawing pictures, painting nails, and especially bingo. She was also an animal lover.
Survivors include 2 sisters, Michelle Champagne and Christine Caldas; 1 brother, Marc Thomas Champagne; 1 godson, Brian Champagne; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was the sister of the late Paulette Adams.
Her funeral Mass will be held Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, 136 Earle Street, New Bedford. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Bedford.
Arrangements are with Machnowski Funeral Home, 472 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.
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