Valerie MATTHEWS Obituary

MATTHEWS,
Valerie (nee Bornholdt):
Passed away on April 22, 2020, aged 90, in the home she adored near Nelson, surrounded by love. A loving partner to Albie (deceased 2018) for 65 years, and the best mother imaginable to Adrienne, Markus and partner Ian. Val was an inspirational educator with a long teaching career in Wellington. She will be hugely missed by her extended family and friends in many places. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Messages and thoughts to: [email protected]. In lieu of flowers, donations would be much appreciated to the Nelson Hospice.

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Published by Nelson Mail on Apr. 24, 2020.

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STEPHEN MILLS

April 25, 2020

Dear Adrienne, Mark and Ian. Sorry to hear of Val.'s passing. Val was well respected by our family working on St John.'s church events and on the vestry at one stage with me. At ot of St John's and Johnsonville people went on to live long lives into their late 80s and mid 90s. Hopefully that continues.
Best Regards
Stephen Mills

Lois Walker

April 25, 2020

I was very sad to hear of Valerie's death. I last caught up with Val & Albert when David & I toured the SI about 2 years ago. We met you all at that time. We had always kept in touch via xmas cards and when Val & Albie came north & we got together at lily & Albert's. My heart goes out to you all at this time. I send this message with great love and wish you all the best.David, my partner sends his deepest sympathy also. Please take care.

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