Valentine John McKay (VAL)

5th October 1940 - 2nd October 2020
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McKAY Valentine John (Val)

5/10/1940 - 2/10/2020

Peacefully passed away on Friday 2nd October 2020 with his family.

Dearly loved husband of Helen.

Loved father and father in law of Peter and Sandra*, Andrew*, Helen, Donald and Nicole, Kathryn and Mark, Brent and Susan, and Elizabeth and Greg.

Adored Grandad of Amy, James, Vaughan, Lewis, Tom, Eddie, Oscar, Murdo, Mirrin, Gracie and Rowan.

Adored Great Grandad of Lucy and Joey.

Loved son of the late Geordie and Amie.

Loved brother and brother in law of Jacqui* and Neil*, Mary* and Lex, Judy and Ross*, Dick and Jenny, Brian and Patricia, Lesley and John, Doreen and Winston, Raylene and Ronnie*, and Robyn and Grant.

Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Val’s wishes a family gathering will be held. There will be a wider celebration when other family can travel from overseas.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Southland.

Friends may leave messages on Val’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes 

(*denotes deceased)

Messages

We are going to miss him so much, are thoughts are with you

With all our love
Andrew, Jeanette and Vanessa
Jeanette , Winton
Thinking of you all as you celebrate Val's remarkable life.
It was truly a pleasure working alongside Val. His potato peeling and ham carving skills saved me on many occasions.
He will be deeply missed.
With love Dale, Michael & Jay
Dale Egerton, Tuatapere
Thinking of you all
Brenda Scully, Invercargill
Our deepest sympathies Helen and Family our thoughts are with you all
Pam and Bill Wallace
wiliam _wallace@xtra.co.nz, Invercargill
Helen and family deepest sympathy to you all. Paul will always remember times spent with Val in the earlier days. Will always cherish these memories.
Paul and Sue Woods
Paul Woods, Twizel
Helen, and all the McKay families, Margaret and I express our deepest sympathies on the passing of Val.
Val was a very good mate.
Hunter and Margaret McEwan.
Hunter McEwan, Nelson
Mrs McKay, our thoughts are with you and your family. I'll always remember Mr McKay pipeing us up the street to the hotel on our wedding day.
Love
Christine Pete Liam & Ben Egerton.
Christine Egerton, Tuatapere
Thinking of you all
Jayne Puanaki, Invercargill
Sending lots of love and hugs to you all.
Betty and Waka West , Tuatapere
Deepest sympathy to you all...
Kindest regards,
Robin & Avis Peters, Manapouri
Sincerest sympathy. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Val will be missed by so many . Thoughts are with you all
Allan and Faye Martin, Invercargill
To Helen and family we send our sincere condolences to you all with the passing of Val
We cherish many memories over the years
Peter and Joy Horrell
Peter Horrell, Mosgiel
We are saddened to hear if Val's passing. Our deepest sympathy from us to you all Regards Leo & Cathie Henderson
Cathie Henderson , Invercargill
Thanks for tuning my pipes Val...rest in peace fella...
Dave Macleod, Queenstown