24 February 1938 – 28 March 2025
24 February 1938 – 28 March 2025
MACDONALD, Valerie Jean Mary (nee Manning):
Peacefully after a courageous battle surrounded by her loving family at Taranaki Base Hospital on Friday, 28 March 2025 aged 86. Dearly loved wife of Gordon. Loved mother of Robyn & Dean, Trevor (dec), Gavin & Jackie, and Linda & Steve. Loved by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cherished eldest sister of Diane, Heather and her late sisters Phyllis, Thelma, and Maureen.
In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Valerie’s favourite charity Hospice Taranaki.
Messages to the MacDonald Family may be left on Valerie’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/valerie.
A memorial service to celebrate Valerie’s life will be held at Summerset Pohutukawa Place, Bell Block, New Plymouth on 19 April 2025 at 1pm.

Funeral service held at Summerset At Pohutukawa Place
Dear Gordon and Families…. Thinking of you at this very sad time. May your Precious memories be of Great Comfort to you All in the days Ahead. Love….Faye Magee and Families!
Gordon & family Very sorry to see that Val has passed. Sending love, thoughts and prayers from Te Kiri
To Robyn and Dean and family. So sorry to hear about your mom. Thinking of you at this sad time. Cheers Buffy.
So sad to hear the passing of Aunty Val. She will be missed. Thinking of all the MacDonald family xx
So Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mum Gavin 😢 sending a virtual hug to you Jackie and family.
Can’t believe Val has gone. We had some terrific chats over the past 30 years. She always looked amazing and looked so young. A very loyal, respected and valued client and friend. Condolences to Gordon and all of Val’s family. Will miss you Val Lynley Herbert Beauty therapist
So sorry to see of Vals passing. Lovely lady. Will be sadly missed...
Valerie, you were the bestest sister anybody could ever have and you were such an inspiration to us all. Your struggle is over and you can now rest peacefully.
You did it your way Aunty Val, and your family have done you proud. Special memories remain with us. Condolences to Uncle Gordon and family 💐 lots of love Stephen Shirley, Kapi, and family.
You lived a wonderful life, full of joy, love and beautiful memories shared with so many. You are an inspiration to us all. I will forever cherish the memories I hold, and will carry with me and pass on to Talia the wisdom and knowledge you shared. I will hold your love you gave to me close and will keep your beautiful smile with me always. Sweet dreams nana, rest in eternal peace until we meet again someday. Thank you for everything. Love you nana xxx Dayna, Talia, Matt & Marley

Funeral service held at Summerset At Pohutukawa Place

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