"Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday 5th January, 2018, aged 86 years. Deeply loved wife for the past 65 years of John. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Robyn, Martin and Liz, David and Pauline, Ian and Wendy. Beloved grandma of Alana and Tania, Cameron and Nicole, Kirsty and Logan, Ryan, Matthew and Megan. Great-grandmother of Duncan. A special thank you to the staff of Greenwich Gardens for your genuine and compassionate care to Valerie. A service to celebrate Valerie's life will be held at The North Harbour Chapel Of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, on Friday 12th January, at 3pm, followed by private cremation. "