On Thursday, September 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Observatory Village in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Struan. Much loved mother, mother-in-law of Peter, Diane and the late Richard Casey, Trudy and David Small, Barry and Jane, Craig and Nicky. Gran to Megan and Paul, Nathan and Gena, Anna, James and Hilary; Andrew and Linsey, Mike and Gemma, and Brent; Allan and Karleigh, Barry and Megan, and Emma; Lauren and Dan, Thomas, Paul and Kaitlin, Bridget and Kinloch; Christie and Nate, Bailey and David. Great-Gran to 29 and Great-Great-Gran to 3. A big thank you goes to the Observatory Village staff and residents for your love and care of Val. A Memorial service to celebrate Val's life will be held at Whitestone Chapel, 54 Weston Road, Oamaru, on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2.00pm. Messages to: D and T Small, 194 Fisher Lane, Galloway, RD3, Alexandra 9393 or
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Published by The Press on Oct. 1, 2025.