SMITH, Valerie Joyce
Born Thursday October 06, 1938. Passed away Thursday March 30, 2023.
Passed away peacefully at Barongarook Gardens.
Daughter of Victor and Kathleen (dec) and sister to Daphne (dec).
Dearly loved wife of Colin. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Deborah and Peter, Glenn and Sandra, Melissa and Kane. Cherished Gran of Melanie, Alicia, Samantha, Casey, Kurt, Shaun, Jackson and their partners. Great Gran of 8.
Funeral notice
Thursday April 06, 2023
The Funeral of Mrs. Valerie Joyce Smith will be held at Ss. Johns' Anglican Church, cnr Hesse and Pollack Streets, Colac, on Thursday, April 6, 2023 commencing at 1:30 p.m.
The Funeral will leave the church at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.
For those who are unable to attend, CLICK HERE to view the live-stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeDeepest sympathy to Colin and family. The loss of a loved one is heartbreaking . Memories are yours to keep. Thoughts are with you all.
Helen and JimApril 07, 2023 8:18 pm
Dear Deb & Peter, Glen & Sandra & Melissa & Kurt & families,
Our deepest condolences to you all on the passing of your beautiful Mum, Grandmother & Great Grandmother.
The beautiful memories of all the wonderful times you had together will help you through this sad & difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you all. Xxx
Keryn and Barry Nelson.April 06, 2023 3:59 pm
To Melissa, Deborah and families we were saddened to hear of the passing of your Mum. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Sam and Elia Monaco.April 06, 2023 3:48 pm
Uncle Colin,Deb,Glen Melissa and extended families, I will treasure the times we all had together, deepest sympathy to all of you, thinking of you, Love Pete Sell....xoxoxo
April 06, 2023 2:22 pm
Colin ,Deb, Glenn, Melissa and families sending you all our deepest condolences one special lady and great friend of Mum and Dad.
Memories can never be erased and are yours forever.
Love and hugs
Barb,David Tilley and Fairlie Ramsden.April 06, 2023 1:18 pm
Sending sincere condolences to - Colin, Deborah, Glenn, Melissa and their families on the sad loss of Val.
Memories of good neighbourly times at Ondit.
May she rest in peace.
Dianne and Denise PaatschApril 06, 2023 7:58 am
To Colin, Deborah, Glenn, and Melissa and families.
Our deepest sympathy to all, at the passing of our lovely Aunty Val.
Such a special lady, kind, caring and very gentle person to all.
We will miss your warm, smiling face. Lots of lovely memories to keep.
Rest in Peace now.
Love Gail& Mark and family.April 05, 2023 9:46 pm
My sincere condolescences to Colin and the Smith family on the sad passing of Val your husband and mother. I remember with much love working alongside her in the kitchen at Colac High School. Treasure your memories they last forever.
Heather and Mike GreenApril 05, 2023 2:45 pm
To Deb, Pete and family
Sending love and strength to you and your family love Jane and MarkApril 04, 2023 8:51 pm
Dear Colin, Debbie, Glen, Melissa and families -so sad to hear of Val’s passing. Loved our morning walks. Love Fay, Fred and family xx
April 04, 2023 6:30 pm
Deb & family
Sending you my sincere condolences upon the passing of your dear mum. May God grant you the serenity to accept the things you cannot change. xxApril 03, 2023 10:50 pm
To Colin and family,
Sending our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Val.
A beautiful lady, wife, mother, mother-in-law, Nan and grandmother.
Cherish all your beautiful memories.
Chris and Trish Parker, Sheila Hargreaves and familiesApril 03, 2023 9:54 pm
Deepest sympathy Melissa and Families on the passing of Val a lovely little lady
April 03, 2023 4:05 pm
Our deepest Sympathy to Colin, Deborah, Glen, Melissa and families.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Valerie
We have fond memories of our lovely Aunty Valerie
Our Thoughts and Love are with you all at this Time
From Wayne, Christine and FamilyApril 03, 2023 10:12 am
Sincere condolences to Colin, Deb, Glen, Melissa & families on the passing of Val. A lovely lady & neighbour for many years.
Our thoughts are with you all xx ❤️Melissa, Damian & family x
April 02, 2023 8:22 pm
Melissa my deepest sympathy to you and your family with the passing of your mum.
April 02, 2023 7:09 pm
Dear Col, Deb, Glen, Mel and your precious family members,
I wish for you a peace in your hearts knowing your mum is safe and loved forever more now. What a gift to have such a tiny, yet strong, kind, vibrant woman as your role model. I wish I could mend your broken hearts.
May time and beautiful memories heal you all.
Much love always ❤️
Linda XApril 02, 2023 12:51 am
Dear Colin, Deborah, Glen and Melissa, Deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Valerie. She was a beautiful lady and was a pleasure to have many happy memories with Val and Colin in Lorne and our RSL get togethers. Always the smile and genuine greeting. Will be so sadly missed. Love to you all, Geri and Flash
❤❤April 01, 2023 6:58 pm
Colin Deborah Glen & Melissa & extended family. You all are in my thoughts today. Valerie had a bubbly personality & was liked by all who came her way. Lots of Memories are yours to keep.
Love Terri.April 01, 2023 5:19 pm
Dear Colin, Debra, Glen,Melissa and families. So sorry to hear of the passing of Valerie. She was a great work friend and have many memories of all holidays at Lorne.love to all.
Valerie and Frank. 🥀🥀💕April 01, 2023 4:48 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Colin ,Deb, Glen, Melissa and family's on the passing of Val our thoughts are with you all From Eric and Eva Hay.
April 01, 2023 12:14 pm
Val such a beautiful person you will be sadly missed our thoughts are with Colin deb Glenn Melissa and family's Peter anne and family's
April 01, 2023 10:23 am
Our hearts are broken with the passing of Val. A very valued member of our extended family.
So many wonderful memories we have of this special Aunty.
May you now rest in peace Val. You will be sadly missed.
Our thoughts and love are with Colin, Deborah, Glenn, Melissa and their families.
God bless .Val. 🙏
Robyn, Lyndelle, Travis and familyMarch 31, 2023 6:16 pm