Valerie May Whelan

21st May 1931 - 7th January 2024
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Peacehaven Chapel
498 Tweed Street
Invercargill
Friday 12 January 2024, 1:30PM

WHELAN: Valerie May

Valerie passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday 7th January 2024 in her 93rd year.

Reunited with her beloved husband, Bob.

Loving Mum and mother-in-law of Wayne and Ailsa; Kerin and Mark; David; Andrew and Suze; Tania and Bernie. Much loved Grandma of Agnes and Nic, Robert and Emma, Benjamin and Rebecca, Eilish and Gregoire; Sam, Jared; Sophia, Hannah, Ryan; Ryley, Luca, Cassie; and Ollie. Proud great-Grandma of Charlotta; Esther, Bastien; and Annabelle. ‘Always in our hearts’ A special ‘thank you’ to the staff of Iona for their exceptional care of Valerie.

A service to celebrate Valerie’s life will be held at Peacehaven Chapel, 498 Tweed Street, Invercargill, on Friday 12th January at 1.30pm followed by an interment at the Eastern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer’s Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

Messages to 4 O’Hara Street, Invercargill 9812

Messages

Sorry to hear Valerie has passed away. Valerie and my mum, Agnes Burke nee Dickson, were step cousins + good friends. Remember a few visits to O'Hara Street.

Condolences to the Whelan family.
Paul Burke, Porirua
Sorry to hear the passing of Valerie, often used to speak to her going back when I bumped into her
Margaret Read (nee Yeo, Invercargill
Rest in peace Val.
You will be forever in my heart and never forgotten.
Say hi to Bob for me when you meet up again.
Love always ♥️🌹🦋
Fay Hamilton , Nerang Gold Coast Australia
Thinking of you all sending hugs 🤗
Rhonda
Rhonda, Varsity Lakes