North Reading's Jay Valade Passes Away

An obituary from the Croswell Funeral Home:

Jay E. Valade, 53, of North Reading, died June 23 at his home, with his family by his side.

He leaves his loving wife of 21 years, Leanne (Belmont) Valade; his son, Jared Valade (20), his daughter, Emma Valade (18), his mother, Sandra (Nelson) Blessing, his brother, Jamie Valade, he was the son of the late Charles Valade.

Jay’s passions were being with his family, being a father, husband, coaching summer softball and youth hockey, being in Maine, on the boat, skiing and sitting around the firepit. He was also an avid mountain biker.

He will remembered by his big “red bus” and all those he transported to various places and sporting events. The way Jay lived and enjoyed life was an inspiration to anyone who knew him.

Arrangements are private and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Pine Street Inn (www.pinestreetinn.org) or to the Massachusetts General Hospital (www.mghfund.org).