On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Wayne. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Bill and Michele, and Kristy and Julian. Loved grandmother of Hayden, and Ashley; and Zara, and Asha. Many thanks to the staff of both Rhodes on Cashmere and Christchurch  Hospital for their care and compassion of Valerie. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Valerie Clemence, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ would be appreciated and may be made online at breastcancerfoundation.org.nz. The funeral service for Valerie will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner of Wigram and Halswell Junction Roads, on Wednesday, May 21, at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation. Due to road works, there is no access to Wigram Road from Halswell Junction Road - access is from Dunbars Road only.