Passed away peacefully at South West Healthcare Warrnambool on January 2, 2025.

Aged 91 years

Loving wife of Lyal.

Loved mother of Bev Murnane, Robyn (dec.), Sharon and Chris McLeod, Lyn, Lyal and Joy.

Adored Nana Val of her 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

What an amazing legacy she leaves us with.
So much wisdom, learning, strong family values and endless love.
May she rest in peace.

*****

Family and friends of VALERIE are invited to attend a Service at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on FRIDAY (January 10) commencing at 11.00am.

Private cremation

Please click this link to view the livestream of Val's Service.

Tributes

1. Deepest Sympathy to “old Lyal”
   Val will be remembered as a kind lady
   From Robert and Kaylene Rayner and family

   Kaylene Rayner

   January 13, 2025 1:05 pm

2. Deepest Sympathy to Lyal Bev Sharon Lyn Lyal Partners And Family On The Death Of Your Beautiful Caring Wife Mother And Grandmother And Most Of All Beautiful Amazing Friend For a Long Time Cant Be With You Today But You Will Be In My Thoughts And Heart Love Lynette Marney [Sheen]xoxo

   Lynette Marney

   January 10, 2025 7:57 am

3. Our deepest Sympathy & love to Uncle Lyal, Bev, Sharon , Chris, Lyn, Lyal , Joy and their family’s on the sad passing of Aunty Val.
   Much loved sister of Alvie and Bill Claven. (dec)
   Dearly loved Aunty of Jenny Brian and Terry.
   Aunty Val was a beautiful woman, her heart was huge her Love enormous. RIP xxx

   Jenny Claven

   January 10, 2025 1:46 am

4. Dear Lyal and family; my thoughts and prayers on the sad loss of Val.Love Marg Lamb

   Mrs Margaret Lamb

   January 09, 2025 5:24 pm

5. Deepest sympathies to Lyal and families
   Fond memories of a great and kind loving lady
   RIP Val
   Love Garry and Jan Sharp Millicent

   Garry And Jan Sharp

   January 09, 2025 10:58 am

6. Deepest Sympathy to Lyle and family on the passing of Val very good friend of the Hamilton family over many good years at Hawkesdale and Warrnambool love Lesley Hamilton .

   Lesley Hamilton

   January 08, 2025 12:39 pm

7. To Lyal and the Eales clan ; Val had a wonderful and well-loved lifetime ; she does R.I.P. . Val was an exceptionally warm and generous person to "all ...." .

   Gerard Woolcock

   January 08, 2025 11:29 am

8. To Lyal and family thinking of you all on the sad passing of Val a beautiful Lady and just great friends to Mary and Keith Rhook. May she RIP
   Love Helen and Rhookie Lachie and Hayden xxxx

   Rhook Helen

   January 08, 2025 12:02 am

9. Deepest sympathies on the passing of Val. Thinking of all the Eales and Sharp families at this sad time.
   Brian and Marlene Riordan x

   Marlene Riordan

   January 07, 2025 5:50 pm

10. Rest in peace Great Nana Val. It was wonderful knowing you and getting to spend the time that I did with you. You were a very warm and gentle person. Lots of love from Jessie Kinnane

    Jessie Kinnane

    January 06, 2025 7:57 pm

11. To Lyal & Family,
    Our deepest sympathies & love at this heartbreaking time of Val’s passing.
    Sam, Brooke, Amelia & Chad Nevill

    Sam & Brooke Nevill

    January 06, 2025 4:49 pm

12. Dear Lyal and family,
    We hold fond memories of time spent at the Port Fairy caravan park, talking to Val.
    What a wonderful caring lady who has passed on her loving nature to her family.
    Our heartfelt condolences to you all.
    Adrian, Jacinta and family.

    Jacinta O'Connell

    January 06, 2025 7:29 am

13. Rest easy Val. I’ll miss out sat morning chats xxx

    Tommy Nevill

    January 05, 2025 9:53 am

14. Rest peacefully Great Aunty Val.
    My love and condolences to Great Uncle Lyla, Bev, Sharon & Chris, Lyn, Lyla & Joy & all extended families.

    Rebecca Rowbottom (Eales)

    January 04, 2025 7:09 pm

15. RIP Auntie Val All our love to Uncle Lyal and all the family Such a wonderful lady. Greatly missed
    Love James Donna and family xxx

    Donna Smith

    January 04, 2025 2:45 pm

16. A much loved family friend, Val always brought so much love and joy to those around her. She will be dearly missed but fond memories remain.
    RIP Val, a great friend to us all.

    Olivia McNabb

    January 04, 2025 2:24 pm

17. To Lyal and families, sad to hear the passing of Val. A lovely lady, always very welcome to see us. You will miss her. Barb & Rod. 💐🌹🌺🌻

    Barbara Maher

    January 04, 2025 1:36 pm

18. Rest in Peace Val. Many cherished memories throughout childhood and beyond. My love and deepest sympathies to Lyal, and the Eales and Sharp families.

    Amber Naismith

    January 04, 2025 12:38 pm

19. Lyle, Lyn and family. Our condolences on the passing of Val, a kind and strong matriarch of your family. Gloria, Kaye & the Smith family.

    Kaye Smith

    January 04, 2025 11:08 am

20. Dearly loved friend of John and Lee Clarke, Beth, Rachel, Danny, Patrick and Michael and families. A giver of wisdom and respect. Such a great lady, we shall miss her words of wisdom, her humor and wit, her prudence and poise.

    Rest in Peace dear Val, with love and gratitude.

    Lee Clarke

    January 04, 2025 9:45 am

21. Dear Lyal,
    I was saddened to hear of Val's passing. Be assured of my Masses and Prayers. So sorry I am unable to be with you on Friday to farewell such a wonderful lady who was always so kind and welcoming to me.
    Thinking of you
    Fr Des

    Father Des FitzGerald CSsR

    January 04, 2025 9:35 am

22. Fond memories of a beautiful lady, Val.
    Lawn bowls,laughters and friendship.
    Vale my dear Val.
    Maree Clancy

    Maree Clancy

    January 04, 2025 6:07 am

23. My Sympathy to Lyal and Family,immediate and extended, on the death of Val; a gracious neighbour to have had.

    Father Lawrence O'Toole

    January 03, 2025 9:35 pm

24. Dear lyal and family. Deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of Val. From leanne blake and family

    Leanne Blake

    January 03, 2025 9:31 pm

25. Rest peacefully Aunty Val, all my love to the entire family xx

    Jodi Bateman (Coxall)

    January 03, 2025 2:01 pm