VALIER DUMAIS GRAND ISLE – Valier Dumais, 86, passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born July 24, 1922, in Grand Isle, the son of Hector and Annie (Bouchard) Dumais. Valier worked as a potato farmer in Grand Isle for many years. After retiring in 1986, he enjoyed tending to his garden and chickens. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Florence (Bouchard) Dumais of Grand Isle; one brother, Gilman Dumais and his wife, Joan, of Grand Isle and Florida; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sisters, Hectorine, Irene and Viola; and by two brothers, Alvin and Albert. Friends and family may call 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. Monday until time of service at Daigle Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. Gerard Church, Grand Isle. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.