Valerie Ann Smirthwaite (24 Jul 1939 - 9 Feb 2021)

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Valerie AnnSt Giles Hospice

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Location
St Margaret's Church Chapel Lane Great Barr B43 7BA
Date
18th Mar 2021
Time
2.30pm
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It breaks our hearts to announce that our amazing mother, Valerie Ann Smirthwaite (née Witcomb), sadly passed away on 9th February 2021, at the age of 81. Mom was diagnosed with cancer in November 2020, and was admitted to hospital on 25th January 2021 due to a serious infection. Unfortunately while awaiting discharge from hospital, Mom contracted Covid.
Our Mom was mentally prepared for the battle with cancer and we are all extremely proud of her.
Wife to George for over sixty glorious years, mother to Kerry, Debbie, Dean and Lee. Mother-in-law to John and Michele. Grandmother to Alex, Jamie, Natalie and Holly. Auntie and friend to many.
Our mother was pure warmth and friendliness with a charismatic sense of humour. Everyone was always made to feel very welcome in our home. She lived for her family and the hole she leaves in our lives is immeasurable. Mom had worked so hard to look after our father in recent times.
We have been greatly comforted by the love and words of support from family, friends and ex-work colleagues.
The funeral service and burial will take place at St Margaret’s Church, Chapel Lane, Great Barr, B43 7BA, on 18th March 2021 at 2.30pm.
Due to the pandemic, attendance inside the Church at the funeral is unfortunately limited. If you wish to attend, please contact one of the family directly.
We request family flowers only please. Mom was a fond supporter of St Giles Hospice, should you wish to donate, a link to the JustGiving page can be found at the top of this page.

Phil Howden donated £30 in memory of Valerie

Rest in peace Auntie Val.
Love and thoughts to the family.
Phil and Suzanne

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  • Thank you both for your kind thoughts, we hope to see you soon, George, Kerry, Debbie, Dean & Lee xx

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peter fitzsimmons donated £50 in memory of Valerie
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PHILIP WAYNE donated £50 in memory of Valerie

Love and thoughts to George, Kerry, Debbie, Dean, Lee , Grandsons and daughters. It was a lovely service at St Margaret's on Thursday with beautiful tributes and readings given by the family. Lorna, Phil and Stu.

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  • Phil, thank you for your this and your support on the day it was very much appreciated, we hope to see you soon, George, Kerry, Debbie, Dean & Lee x

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Love and thoughts to George, Kerry, Debbie, Dean, Lee, Michelle, John, Grandsons and Granddaughters. It was a lovely service at St Margaret's with beautiful tributes and readings given by the family. Lorna, Phil and Stu.

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Love and thoughts to George, Kerry, Debbie, Dean, Lee, Grandsons and Granddaughters. It was a lovely service on Thursday with beautiful tributes and readings given by the family. Lorna, Phil and Stu.

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PHILIP WAYNE wrote

Love and thoughts to George, Kerry, Debbie, Dean, Lee, Grandsons and Granddaughters. It was a lovely service on Thursday with beautiful tributes and readings given by the family.

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PHILIP WAYNE wrote

With our love to George, Kerry, Debbie, Dean, Lee and the grandchildren. It was a lovely service on Thursday with great tributes and readings from the family. Lorna, Phil and Stu Wayne.

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Gary Deffley donated £20 in memory of Valerie
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Chris Alexander donated £50 in memory of Valerie

My thoughts and prayers are with you all xx

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Karen Hubbard donated £30 in memory of Valerie

Love and thoughts to Valerie's family.

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Andy Howden donated £50 in memory of Valerie

My love and condolences to you all, my thoughts are with you.

Andy x

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  • Thank you Andy, for your kind thoughts, we hope to see you soon, love George, Kerry, Debbie, Dean & Lee

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Philippa McLeod donated £50 in memory of Valerie
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Gail Powell donated £100 in memory of Valerie

Sending all our love and heartfelt condolences - from Sheila & John, Gail & Mark and Tracey & Nick xx

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  • Thank you Gail & Mark for travelling a long way to support us on the day, and to you all for your kind thoughts, all our love, George, Kerry, Debbie, Dean & Lee xx

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Paul Witcomb donated £100 in memory of Valerie

With all our Love ❤️

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  • Thank you Paul, for your thoughts and for your support on the day, all our love, George, Kes, Debbie, Dean & Lee xx

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Janet Lock donated £100 in memory of Valerie

Margaret and I were so sorry to hear the sad news about Aunty Val. We both have happy memories of a very kind and always welcoming aunt. Our thoughts are with you at this time. With love from Margaret, Janet and Families

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  • Dear Janet & Margaret, thank you very much for your kind thoughts, all our love from George, Kerry, Debbie, Dean & Lee xx

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Graham Foster donated £10 in memory of Valerie

So sad to hear this news. The family were good neighbours in the 70’s to us. I pray peace and comfort to you all.

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  • Thank you Graham, we send you all our love, Kerry, Debbie, Dean & Lee xx

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Richard Foster donated £10 in memory of Valerie

Val was my neighbour for 7 years in the 70s and a good friend to my mom, Jean. I still remember Val's ever smiling face and cheery personality, and am saddened by the news of her passing. I send my love to her family

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  • Thank you Richard, it was good to see you all pop up on this page, we thank you for your thoughts and send you our love too x

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Stuart Foster donated £10 in memory of Valerie

I have some lovely memories of Val.
Lots of love to her family.

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  • Stuart, Thank you for your thoughts and donation, we all send our love to you xx Kerry, Debbie, Dean & Lee xx

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Martin Griffiths donated £20 in memory of Valerie

On behalf of and in memory of Valerie Smirthwaite

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Stephen Smirthwaite donated £50 in memory of Valerie

A lovely lady and a fondly remembered aunt. Our thoughts are with all the family at this sad time.

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  • Thank you Stephen, for your kind words and donation, love to you all, George, Kerry, Debbie, Dean & Lee xx

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  • What a gorgeous photo and just how I remember her ❤️

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