New Bedford: Ronald E. Vallee, 72, of Pleasant St., formerly of Southbridge, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Oct 17th, after a brief illness.

He leaves his four children, Veronica Ritchotte, Tracy Vallee, Ronald Vary and Natasha DaSilva; his five grandchildren, Jonathan Corey, Kayden Vary, Jordyn DaSilva, Kennedy DaSilva and Lexington Copeland; his four sisters, Dorothy Whorton, Ruth Niemeyer, Glenda Normand, Mary Nichols and several nieces and nephews.  Ronald was predeceased by a daughter Rawnie Marie Corey; two sons, Ronald Vallee, Jr. and Tyler DaSilva; a brother, Leo Vallee; and the love of his life, Charlene DaSilva.  He was born in Nashua, NH the son of the late Barbara E. (Blair) Tesser.

Ronald worked for several years as a commercial fisherman.  He enjoyed reading, sports, playing cards and writing poetry.

Funeral services and burial for Ronald are private.  There are no calling hours.