Obituary of Valerie Roberta Scichilone

It is with profound sadness that the family of Valerie Roberta (Babineau) Scichilone, announce her passing on Saturday, June 16, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Valerie was born in Saint John on September 12, 1951, and was a daughter of the late William F. and M. Pearl (Williams) Babineau. Left with fond and loving memories are her husband of 43 years, Dominic Scichilone, son Joe (Tara) and daughter Mary (Shawn White), grandchildren; Avery, Dominic, Sofia, Vincent and Roman, sisters; Nanette (Mark Dunham), and Bonnie (Robert Allen); brother Stephen (Mary Dawn), her nieces and nephews and a large circle of extended family and friends. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers; William, Donnie, and Ronald Babineau, and sisters; April Cunningham Hovey, and Barb McIllwraith. Affectionately known as Nonna to her precious grandchildren and their friends, she always had an open door and was loved by all who knew her. The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Margot Burnell, all the nurses and staff of the Oncology and ICU Departments at the Saint John Regional Hospital for their compassionate care, especially Nurse Linda. Resting at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis (849-2119) with visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Rothesay, on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 11 AM. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Bobby's Hospice or to a charity of the donor's choice.