CARTER, Valma Clare “Val” (née Lyness)
Born Sunday October 15, 1933. Passed away Monday November 10, 2025.
Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of Charles (dec). Much loved mother & mother-in-law of Phillip & Silvana, Murray & Farida, Peter & Jan. Loving nan of Selina, Michelle and Anthony, Olivia and Sam, James and Hayley. Great nan of Madison and Ayla.
Forever in our hearts
Funeral notice
Tuesday November 18, 2025, 11:00am
St. Johns Anglican Church, 17 Hesse Street, Colac
Get directionsThe Funeral of Mrs. Valma Clare Carter will be held at Ss. Johns’ Anglican Church, cnr Hesse and Pollack Streets, Colac on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 commencing at 11am. The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery. For those unable to attend please CLICK HERE to view the live stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeMy deepest heartfelt condolences to Val’s family, our family lived across the road from Val in leahy court in the early 2000’s she sometimes would come over for bbqs. One of the loveliest and most kindest of ladies I have ever had the pleasure to know. RIP Val ❤️
November 22, 2025 9:01 am
Our deepest condolences to the whole Carter family on the loss of your dear mum and grandmother. Val will be truly missed, she is back in the arms now of her beloved Charles after so many years smiling down on her loving and much loved family. 💐
November 18, 2025 5:20 pm
Deepest Sympathy to Phillip, Murray Peter and families. What a lovely service to remember a wonderful friend and relative.Thank you for the opportunity for us to be able to watch it.
Many memories came flooding back of the "yummy" roasts, cakes, sausage rolls, slices, etc etc that were always waiting for us to arrive.
Exciting times were always had at "Kelvin View" Pomborneit and Colac with the family.
Rest in Peace "Aunty Val"
Love Kay (Fixter) Ken, Bradley, Darren Strachan and their families.November 18, 2025 12:55 pm
Deepest Sympathy to Val’s family on her passing.
A lovely lady who I met thru craft at Irrewillipe.
RIP Val. Xx💐November 18, 2025 8:10 am
Remembering Val, such a kind and generous person to all .
Our love , sympathy and prayers to all the family.
Sincerely Judy and Phil Boyd.November 17, 2025 4:23 pm
Love and condolences to Phillip, Murray, Peter and families on the passing of dear Val. Val was a dear friend to Nan, Allan & David Williams (all dec), the Coe family and to me. I will miss her kindness, support and cooking guidance.
At peace with Charles.
CherylNovember 17, 2025 3:28 pm
Saddened to hear of Val's passing. Condolences to all the family.
November 17, 2025 1:06 pm
Remembering a dear friend from our high school days. Sympathy to Val’s family.
November 17, 2025 12:17 pm
A friendly caring lady who was a fond friend and co parishioner of my parents jean and Stan White.
She will be sadly missed by many.November 17, 2025 10:00 am
Deepest sympathy to Phillip, Murray, Peter and families on the passing of your dear Mum and Nanna. It was always a pleasure to visit Val, Charles and family at Pomborneit, Colac and then in Geelong. A beautiful lady who always enjoyed visitors and a chat. Reunited with Charles. Rest peacefully Val.
Nancye, Roger, Liam, Andrea and family 💐November 17, 2025 8:14 am
So sorry to hear of the passing of dear Val. We have very happy memories growing up with our Colac relations.
With our love Gloria, Janice, Shirley (Nee Fixter)November 16, 2025 4:48 pm
My prayers and thoughts are with Phillip, Murray, Peter and families on the passing of dear Val. I have very happy memories of the wonderful times Colin and I had with Val and Charles at the Uebergang reunions and many visits to our homes. With my love and God bless. Jan Davidson. Julie, Kathie, Janet, Doreen.
November 16, 2025 4:42 pm
Dear Val - Such a kind & loyal friend & neighbour of the McGarvie family over the years - at Pomborneit and later in Colac.
She so loved her family,her garden,her organ & those ginger nuts were 'to die for'!
Always had time for a cheerful chat.
Our heartfelt sympathy to all her family at this time of grief.
Diana & Stewart McGarvie & family.November 16, 2025 10:01 am
Fondly loved neighbour to Colin and Dorothy Boyd. Deepest sympathy to the Carter family on the passing of Val, it was always a pleasure to see her.
Rest peacefully Val.November 15, 2025 6:52 am
My deepest condolences to the Carter family on the passing of Val. Such a beautiful lady with so many wonderful memories as a neighbour and friend. Reunited with Charles — may she rest peacefully.
Donna, Corey, Amanda, Jordan & BrookeNovember 14, 2025 11:23 pm
Fond memories of a wonderful, caring lady who always loved a chat.
Rest peacefully Val.
Sincere condolences to Peter, Jan and families.
Dianne & Raymond Whytcross and familyNovember 14, 2025 8:36 pm
Deepest sympathy to all Val's family a beautiful gentle lady who will be sadly missed
Robyn & John MaloneNovember 14, 2025 1:18 pm
Thinking of all the family at this time Val was a lovely lady with a beautiful soul A true friend Eleanor xx
November 14, 2025 11:16 am
Val you were not only our neighbor in Leahy CRT for many years but our very dear friend rest easy Val
heaven has gained a beautiful soul
Condolences to Murray Philip Pete and families
Lou peck Josh Sam and families xxxxNovember 14, 2025 8:53 am
What a wonderful lady the world has lost. Always so positive and encouraging of others in spite of the hardships and losses of her own life.
Condolences to Phillip, Murray, Peter and their families.
Our times spent just chatting with Val over many years will be sorely missed.
Rod and Dorothy MorganNovember 13, 2025 9:55 pm
Deepest sympathy to all Vals Family such a lovely lady always smiling and on for a chat you will have so many memories to treasure
November 13, 2025 9:25 pm
My sympathy to Val’s family, long time friends with Rays family at Larpent & now Colac, a valued Probus member & friend, loved our chats. Rest peacefully Val. Janet Evans.
November 13, 2025 7:20 pm
My sympathy to Val’s family, long time friends with Rays family at Larpent & now Colac, a valued Probus member & friend, loved our chats. Rest peacefully Val. Janet Evans.
November 13, 2025 7:20 pm
Dear Val , Seeing your beautiful photo brings a smile to my face and fabulous memories stream into my thoughts.
I may not have seen Val for a few decades, but Val was a very important part of my life back in the 70’s, looking after my brother & I at the farm during school holidays.
You are now reunited with Charles , thank you both for being so caring & loving.
Sincere sympathy to Val’s family,November 13, 2025 7:13 pm
A much loved friend and neighbour of Mary McGrath and family. Our condolences to Phillip, Murray, Peter and families on the passing of your dear Mum and Nana. Rest in peace Val.
November 13, 2025 2:56 pm
Val was a lovely lady and neighbour who we have missed not being across the road these last few years to catch up for a visit. Deepest sympathy to the family. Jenny and Graeme Missen
November 13, 2025 12:34 pm
Deepest sympathy to Val's family.A lovely lady at rest.l enjoyed dairy trips we were on together and Probus.Trica Day.
November 13, 2025 8:05 am
Dearest Val,
Thankyou for always being such a beautiful friend to Joyce and Bob and of course the rest of us Kerger family. Your beautiful sense of humour, kindness and love will always be remembered. I'm sure Joyce will be thinking you've arrived just in time to help her decorate the Christmas cake and you two girls will be cooking/baking up a storm for Charlie.
Sending all our love and hugs to the Carter family.
Love, Chels, Luke, Quinn & Zelie xoxoxNovember 12, 2025 7:16 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Vals Family.She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all.
November 12, 2025 3:40 pm
My dear friend and neighbour.you are one of the best.my love to all the family.thank you for just being you.love from all the denning familyxd
November 12, 2025 1:19 pm
Dear auntie Val if the world was full of aunties just like you it would be such a better place .You’re endless love to your family and friends,your dedication in playing the organ and voluntary work was endless.May your dear soul rest in peace.Loved and remembered always.Jennie,Gavan,Belinda,Janelle and Matthew.
November 12, 2025 12:56 pm
Sincere sympathy to Val’s family. We had a lovely time overseas with Val and became friends in the same Probus Club. She always spoke fondly of her family. A beautiful lady. Vonda and Stewart Carson
November 12, 2025 12:20 pm
Dear Val ,one of the best . You were always willing to help ,to drop everything to help feed fire fighters,always a member of Pomborneit State school .Hall committee.Anglican Church .In latter years we formed “ The Pombo friends group ,when we realised we only met at funerals & you became our organiser . Well done thou good & faithful servant. Back in the arms of your loved Charles . The Pomborneit group will never be the same without you! Rest in Peace.Margaret Castle - on behalf of the Pombo family!.
November 12, 2025 11:17 am
Aunty Val,
A loving aunt, who always made us welcome.
Who loved her garden, always giving tips on
gardening and cooking.
We loved her very much and will be missed by
all of us.
Loving Aunty to Jan,Peter, and Great Aunty to
Narelle, Nathan and Renee, Mel and Dave and their families.
Reunited with Uncle Charles.
🌹🌹❤️❤️November 12, 2025 10:49 am
The world has lost one of the best. Aunty Val you have been a part of my life from the very beginning, looking after me when mum went back to work. Your love and support through my life and those of Stella and Harrisons and all the Castle clan will never be forgotten. Our love and support to Phillip, Murray, Pete and all their families. Vale Val, Brony, Chris, Stella and Harrison xx
November 12, 2025 9:22 am