Valerie (Val) Eileen Lee

7/01/1930 -1/01/2022

Passed away peacefully at Warrnambool Base Hospital

Wife of Augustine (Gus) Gerard Lee (dec.) from 1949 to 1975 and Leslie Johnstone (dec.) from 1995 to 2005 and partner of Syd Grieves (dec.) from 2008 to 2018.

Loving mother of 12 children – Judy Rowe, Michael (dec.), Kevin, Lyn Carter (dec.), Greg, Anthony, Rosie Crooks, Stephen, Eileen Purser, Laurie, Chris and Nick.

Adored mother-in-law and friend of Ken, Lyn, Fran (dec.), Brian (dec.), Jill, Gina, Russell, Shaun, Maria, Bryony, Sue and Fiona.

Loving grandmother of Debbie and Paul, Barbara and Tony, Lynda and Monty, Jody and Adrian, Tania and Wes, Michael and Chris, Sandy (dec.), Denny and Megan, Chantal and Justin, Paddy and Jules, Jenna and Andrew, Bree and Ross, Adam and Dana, Bill, Ben and Amanda, Chris and Rachey, David and Casey, Ashley, Kylie and Tim, Joseph, Matthew, Patrick, Angus, Annie, Evie, Jack and Molly, Sam, Tom and Laura.

Loving great grandmother of Emily, Zach, Jasmine, Tegan (dec.), Liam, Logan, Byron, Jada, Layla, Mia, Lochie, Ava, Lilly, Zade, Lexi, Elsie, Charlotte, Addison, Piper, Ethan, Madison and Max.

A remarkable woman.

Extraordinary resilience.

Unwavering love and loyalty to her family.

Tributes

1. To Kevin, Fran (dec.) Jody, Adrian, Jasmine, Tegan (dec.) Liam and Logan. Tania, Wes, Byron, Jada and Layla. Michael and Chris and the extended Lee family we send our sincere condolences on the sad passing of your loving mother, Nan and Great-Nan
   She has left an amazing legacy; may she rest in eternal peace.
   And with a warm embrace
   And the loved ones who pass through
   Into the light that’s shining there
   Find a sweet and perfect home
   Within our Father’s loving care
   Carmel Murray, Denise, Adrian, Angela and their families

   Denise Wren

   January 10, 2022 12:07 pm

2. Sincere condolences to the Lee family. Val truely was an amazing lady who has maintained her independence and sharpness of mind for all of her ninety-two years. Our family is forever thankful for the love and care she provided to our father Syd throughout the ten special years they shared together.
   Rest in Peace Val
   Love Malcolm and Dianne Grieves

   Malcolm Grieves

   January 09, 2022 8:05 pm

3. We send our deepest sympathy to Stephen, Maria, Joseph, Matthew, Patrick and the extended Lee family. We are inspired by Valerie's legacy.

   "When the leaves turn red upon the vine or the pink and gold of sunset turn to grey -
   when the moon is on the wane and the party's almost over, don't cry for things too beautiful to last, my love - tomorrow is the beginning of a brand new day" Poem by Nan Witcomb (The Thoughts of Nanushka)

   Eva Harrold

   January 09, 2022 9:01 am

4. Sincere condolences to Nick, Fiona, Laura and the rest of the Lee family. We are thinking of you all.

   David, Rachel, Grace And Fraser Rae

   January 08, 2022 10:20 pm

5. Sincere condolences to Nick, Fiona and Laura and the rest of the Lee family.

   David Rae

   January 08, 2022 10:18 pm

6. I was very sad to hear that Val had passed away. I have lovely memories of our bowling days together and every Friday night we had dinner together. Val enjoyed life and you as a family will have so many memories of growing up in Jamieson Street. Rest In Peace Val and love to all the family. Diane Mugavin

   Diane

   January 08, 2022 9:02 am

7. We send our deepest sympathy to Stephen, Maria and the Lee family for the loss of their dear mother. An inspirational woman. Mark and Carmel McCarthy.

   Carmel And Mark McCarthy

   January 07, 2022 8:59 pm

8. Sincere condolences to you all
   Such a lovely lady,leaving
   wonderful memories to cherish
   Resting in Peace 🙏

   Margarite Chislett

   January 06, 2022 3:12 pm