"From laughing at anything to giving the dog too many treats, Grandma has a kind and happy soul. I will always cherish the happy memories she gave me at the beach, at the house in Woodstock, really anywhere. She will be dearly missed and always loved. -Cortland"
In loving memory of
Marjorie J. Vallee
February 17, 1921 - October 12, 2022
Marjorie J. Vallee, of Woodstock, New York died peacefully on October 12, 2022 at her daughter's home in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. She was 101. Marjorie was born and raised in New York, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Wachtel. She worked as a telephone operator for AT&T prior to becoming a homemaker for her beloved husband, Lawrence Vallee (pre-deceased) and their four children. Through the years Marjorie enjoyed bowling, golfing, crafting for the church Bazaar, square dancing, bird watching, gardening, playing cards and puzzles, and spending time with her family.
Cherished mother of Lawraine Vallee and her husband Charlie Meyer, Joseph Vallee and his partner Doug Wood, Phyllis Vallee, Joy Kimm and her husband Kevin. Proud grandmother of Jacob Meyer and his wife Jaclyn, Kerry Dolan and her husband Chris, Kevin Kimm and his wife Christina, Connor and Cortland Kimm. And proud great-grandmother to Jase, Jemma, Jude and Jillian Meyer and Finley and Elsie Dolan.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Marjorie's memory to one of her favorite charities: Boys Town, St. Labre Indian School or to the Henry Ford Macomb Hospice (Henry Ford Health fund ID H60049).
Tributes
"What amazed me most about Grandma was how positive and happy she always was. It's as if happiness was her default state of mind, which is such a wonderful and rare thing. Will miss her constant smiles and laughs around the house. - Kevin L"
"Lawraine and Family, You have our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Mark & Annie Hoffstatter "
"I thank the Lord for allowing me to care for Marjorie. I will always remember her joyful smiles and the excitement in her eyes when I gave her chocolate for dessert.."