Elaine Valcourt, a cherished member of the Tyngsborough community, passed away peacefully at her home on November 12, 2025, at the age of 77. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Valcourt, who predeceased her on May 6, 2024. Elaine’s warmth and dedication to her family and friends will be deeply missed.
Born on April 19, 1948, in Lowell, Massachusetts, Elaine was the daughter of the late Raymond and Yolande (Germain) Dame. She graduated from St. Louis de France Academy in Lowell in 1965. Throughout her life, Elaine worked as a hairdresser, showcasing her talents at various local salons, where she built lasting relationships with her clients.
Elaine’s faith played a significant role in her life as a devoted communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Her community involvement and commitment to her church were evident in her everyday actions and interactions.
Her greatest joy came from her family. Elaine took immense pride in watching her grandchildren participate in sports and loved preparing meals for gatherings. She found happiness in entertaining friends and family, and playing cards, creating cherished memories that her loved ones will hold dear.
Elaine is survived by her three sons: Derek Valcourt and his husband Adam May of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Lance Valcourt and his wife Jennifer of Nashua, New Hampshire; and Keith Valcourt of Tyngsborough, Massachusetts. She is also survived by her sister, Diane Lavarnway, and her husband William of Dunstable, Massachusetts, as well as her brother, Raymond Dame, and his wife Kathy of Naples, Florida. Elaine leaves behind her four beloved grandchildren: Aidan, Gavin, Landon, and Jett Valcourt, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends who will remember her with love.
Visitation for Elaine Valcourt is scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 14:00 to 17:00 at Dolan Funeral Home, located at 106 Middlesex Street, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The funeral service will take place on Monday, November 17, 2025, beginning at 10:00 at Dolan Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will occur at St. Joseph Cemetery, located at 90 Riverneck Road, Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Arrangements are being handled by Dolan Funeral Home, which can be contacted at 978-251-4041 or through their website. The community is invited to pay their respects and celebrate Elaine Valcourt’s life and legacy.
