MALE, Valerie Dawn (née Reid)
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Dearly loved mother of Steven and Sharon. Much loved mother in-law and friend of Susan, Tony and Richard. Loving Nanna of Michael, Thomas and Timothy; Jessica, Megan, Daniel and Susanna. Great Nanna of Mikaela and Emjay.
Forever in our hearts.
‘For I the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you’
Funeral Notice
Service: Friday August 19, 2022In accordance with Valerie’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Anam Cara House may be made.
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Deepest sympathy to Steve, Sharon and families. Your mother was 1 of the very good ones, fond memories of a lovely lady, gone but never forgotten, love Lee and Raelene
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Deepest and sincere sympathy to Steve and family on the loss of Valerie. From the Mower Corner staff
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A very sad farewell to the best mother, nanna, friend. You were loved by all who met you. I treasure the last 3 months spent by your side and thank you for the privilege of sharing your final journey. You will be sadly missed and we will cherish your memory for evermore.
Smothering you in love, hugs and kisses.
Sharon -
Dearest Steven and Sharon and your beautiful families, please accept our deepest sympathy over the loss of your mum, Our Auntie Val. From my earliest memories Auntie Val was part of our lives, sharing a meal, a cuppa, a long talk and loads of giggles. I will always treasure the heartfelt laughs we shared. Your mum was a kind , courageous lady with a great sense of humour who loved animals and birds. Her greatest loves were you two and all your children ( her treasured Grandchildren). Vale Auntie Val may you Rest In Peace, your spirit glowing in the universe. Lots of love from Kathryn, Philip, Meghan and Klara ( Dorothy and Sam deceased) xoxo
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A very sad time for Steve Sharon and family. A beautiful strong lady has left us. My memories of Val are a huge smile and open door at odd hours. She loved her children greatly and was fiercly loyal and protective. A life well lived and time.e to enjoy grandchildren. Rest in peace .
Your friend. Dave. -
My deepest sympathy to Steven Sharon and families,Val was a lovely lady always happy and friendly, a pleasure to talk to, always smiling no doubt she will be missed .Rest in peace.
Michelle Browne -
Heartfelt sympathy to Sharon, Steve and families on the loss of your dear mum and nanna.
Val was a great friend of mine and we’ve shared our lives over a cuppa for many years. A strong, gentle, caring lady whom I will treasure and always remember. Love from Jenny and Rob. -
So many of my childhood memories were shaped by Nana. One of my earliest memories is of Nana holding my hand as we walked home to meet newborn Meg. It is such a joy to have grandparents who love you unconditionally, I feel so lucky that I got to have Nana as one of mine.
Nana, I remember you for your warmth, comfort, love of reading, your fantastic collection of kitsch jumpers and fondness for hair rollers. You blessed us in so many ways, and I will carry your quiet courage and strength with me (if not your love of murder mysteries!). You will be deeply missed by all who love you.
“Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there;
I did not die.”
– Mary Fyre -
Nana,
When I think of you, I think of you sitting in your massive armchair, cup of tea in hand, a never faltering smile plastered upon your face. I remember your warmth, your optimism, the safety and comfort I felt being by your side. I hope I can carry even an ounce of the strength, compassion, and joy you always showed. I truly know no one as simply joyful and loving as you Nana. Your smile will forever cheer me on the days I feel down.
You remind me of the sun. Warm, inviting, radiant. Whenever I look to the sun Nana, I will think of you.
I love you to the moon (or sun) and back.
Meg xxx -
Nana,
I can think of no happier memories than that of you simply being near, sitting out in the sun book in one hand, tea in the other, cat on your lap and smile timelessly plastered on your face. Your smile will transcend time, your laugh always in my memory.
It’s your joy and strength that I will forever be in awe of, your love and warmth I will carry with me forever. It’s a treasure to know someone as selfless and kind as you loved me. You were not simply my Nana but this extraordinary someone for me to look up to, something I will never stop doing. No words can describe how your utter simplistic joy affected me, your ability to constantly choose love, to choose kindness and to choose others is unsurpassable.
I like to believe we as people are measured by those who we’ve touched in our lives, and you Nana have touched the world. The last time I talked to you asked me what I wanted to be when I graduated soon, I told you I didn’t know, now all I want is to grow up and have merely an ounce of the kindness you have.
You are forever loved
Susu xxx -
Nana was always a bright ray of joy whenever we were lucky enough for her to be in our lives. I remember her most during our holiday on the Great Ocean Road. I can remember her watching Susu and I fondly as we messed around our Airbnb, always silent until sending us into uproar with a quick-witted statement.
Those lucky enough to have had Nana as part of their lives will remember her for her kindness. An empathetic and unconditional love that she delighted in sharing with her family, and especially with Louis and Sophie! -
Thoughts are with Sharon, Steven and families on the loss of beautiful Val.
It was a great pleasure knowing and supporting Val over the past 12 months.
A truly humble woman who generously expressed her gratitude and delight; always with a bright smile.
She will be missed.Madeleine McCarney
HCP Colac Otway Shire
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