Valerie Leigh Dalton

Valerie Leigh Dalton, 43 Matron for Local Police Departments Valerie Leigh Dalton, 43, of Ottawa Street, Attleboro, died unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, March 15, 2010 following a long illness. She was the longtime companion of Jason M. Tannock, Sr. of Attleboro. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on February 14, 1967, she was a daughter of Sandra (Cote) Ahlquist of Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts and the late Lawrence V. Pedro. She was the stepdaughter of the late Peter John Dalton, Sr. She resided in Walpole prior to moving to Attleboro 38 years ago. Ms. Dalton was a graduate of the Newport School of Hairdressing and was employed as the manager of the former Bo Rics in South Attleboro. Currently, she was employed as a matron for numerous police departments including Attleboro, Norton, Easton and Mansfield. She was a member of the Attleboro Moose Lodge #463. Her favorite and most treasured times were those spent with her family and friends with a special devotion to her two beloved grandchildren. In addition to her companion and mother, she leaves a daughter: Blayne L. Dalton of Attleboro; a son: Jason M. Tannock, Jr. of Attleboro; two grandchildren: Janayja Colon and Jesinah Colon both of Attleboro; a sister: Keisha L. Foster of Rehoboth; two brothers: Peter J. Dalton, Jr. of Foxboro and Timothy D. Dalton of Bourne; two generations of nieces and nephews and several extended family members and friends. She was the sister of the late Deborah L. Dalton. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend Visitation on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 5:00 ? 7:45 PM in the ?Memorial Chapel? of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home ? the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson House, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Children?s room available during visitation. Those in need of a local ride to visitation may simply call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the Funeral Service on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 8:00 PM at the conclusion of visitation in the ?Memorial Chapel? of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home ? the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson House, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Burial will be private in St. John?s Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro. Please do not send flowers. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online register book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.