Born in Lowell on January 22, 2000, Valerie was a lifelong resident of Dracut. She attended Dracut schools and graduated from Dracut High School with the Class of 2018.

Valerie enjoyed music, going for rides in the car, and spending time with her friends at Encompass in Chelmsford. She especially loved her dogs, Bianca, Peanut, and Fluff.

In addition to her parents, Mark and Angie, Valerie is survived by her paternal grandparents, Gerald and Mary Tellier, and her maternal grandparents, Roland and Patricia Roberge, all of Dracut, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to Valerie’s Life Celebration in the McKenna-Ouellette Funeral Home, 327 Hildreth Street from 4 until 8 PM on Thursday. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 AM in St. Michael Church, Lowell. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Valerie’s name may be made to The Arc of Massachusetts, 217 South Street Waltham, MA 02453, arcmass@arcmass.org. For condolences, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com.