Mrs. Eileen R. (Pedro) Valade

October 19, 1930 - March 25, 2021

Eileen R. (Pedro) Valade of Attleboro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 90 years of age, surrounded by her entire family. Beloved wife of the late Maurice O. Valade. Daughter of the late Antonio & Maria P. (Feteira) Pedro. Loving mother of Dr. Audrey Friedman & her husband John of Attleboro and Donna Bliss & her husband David also of Attleboro. Cherished grandmother to Michael Friedman & his wife Kelly of Winter Garden, FL; Adam Friedman & his wife Jenny of Scituate; Lauren St. Martin & her husband Andrew of Attleboro; and Dr. Thomas Bliss & his wife Alison of Houston, TX. Adored great-grandmother of Caleb, Owen, Chloe, Julia, Lila, Archer, Piper, Henry, Campbell and Thomas. Dear sister to the late Francis Pedro, John Pedro, Marion Northrup, Maria Caldwell, Manuel Pedro and Anthony Pedro. Eileen was born and raised in Attleboro. She attended Attleboro High School and was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Church. Eileen was the last founding member of the “Harmonettes Women’s Barbershop Chorus of Harmony Inc.” and a member of several winning choruses and quartets. She was an avid gardener! Many may remember the rock garden of many, colored phlox on West Street, she tended for years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and especially enjoyed going out to breakfast with them! Due to Covid-19 concerns, the family requested that services be held privately, therefore visiting hours were omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eileen’s name may be made to CVNA Attleboro, 10 Emory St., Attleboro, MA 02703 or to St. Vincent de Paul Church, C/O 1 St. John’s Place, Attleboro, MA 02703.