On July 16, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in her 87^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late James, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Matt and Anne-Marie, Jo and Philippa, Mandy and Chris, Damian and Clare, devoted grandmother of Sammie, Michaela, Siobhan, Caitlin, Connor, Thomas, Finlay and Olivia, loved great grandmother of Scout, Sacha, Parker, Chase, Boston and Asher. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Neville and Laurelle, Leslie and Wayne, cherished aunty of Rachel, Jonathon, Wayne and Sharon.

Many thanks to the wonderful staff and residents at Russley Retirement Village who have looked after Val since she moved there. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Valerie Russel, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545, In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospital, would be appreciated, and may be made online at nursemaude.org.nz. The service to celebrate Valerie’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, July 22 at 2pm, followed by a private cremation.

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