KIRKER Valda ‘Joy’ sadly passed away peacefully at Nelson Hospital surrounded by family in her 80th year. Dearly loved wife to Owen. Devoted mum and mother-in-law to Mark and Sonia, Tod and Nicola, Hayley and Graeme. Adored Grandma to her 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to https://www.nelsonhospice.org.nz. A service to celebrate Joy's life will be held at Shone and Shirley Funeral Directors, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson on Friday, May 2 commencing at 11.00am.