Lesley Valentine (23 Aug 1953 - 12 Aug 2015)

Lesley was “all things to all men”

As my wife, she was loving, loyal and forgiving. She was my best friend, my counsel and my conscience. She made me laugh and there were times when I made her cry.

We were opposites but we complimented each other perfectly. She was my soulmate. We loved each other uniquely.

She was elegantly, stylish and a very sassy lady; yet she had a schoolgirl sense of humour.

Lesley was someone you were proud to know; for who she was and for what she had achieved. Her legacy is all around us, the people whose lives she touched and effected live on. Her counsel was sought after and her opinion was valued. Her friendship was cherished and returned

She had high standards in all she did, particularly in her professional life.

Lesley could be quiet and private yet outlandish.

She could be as fearsome as a lioness over her cubs and she was critical of herself, particularly as a parent but was so looking forward to being a grandmother; to use own words, “This time round, I’ll get it right and enjoy it.” One of the things this cruel disease, that took her life, robbed her of.

To everyone here she was loved, to one degree or another.

I have no words to describe the loss and emptiness.

We will all miss her

……… but remember these words she spoke, “Don’t cry because it’s over… smile because it happened.”

Cat lover and friend

I have been away and just heard the sad news, I would like to send my condolences to Steve and family.

Steve-Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your family

So sorry to hear from Steve of Lesley's sad death. Did not know the funeral was today or would have been there. RIP old friend, love you forever.

Our thoughts are with you .

So sorry for your loss. What a lovely charity to donate to in her memory

Sleep well. X

Steve, so sorry Martine and I cannot make it to the funeral as we have to be at Hull for 4pm tomorrow. We both wish you well at this sad time

Our deepest sympathies to Lesley's family. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Janet & Bill Bridges. X

Remembering the good times we all spent at Stanhope Road
Sleep well Lesley

To Steve and family, my thoughts are with you at this very sad time and thank you for sharing the lovely photographs. I will always remember Lesley in that beautiful garden which she loved so very much, Linda at The Old Corn Mill

I have not seen Lesley for many years but remember her as a lovely LADY with a great sense of humor. I miss the good times of the Aire basketball club. Sorry I can not be there on Wednesday.........my sincere condolences. Gill x

Lesley helped at Skipton Child Contact Centre for several years and all of us now mourn her loss, as a professional and as a deeply caring person for the families we meet. Norrie Earl and I will be at the funeral and send our love and sympathy to all the family.

With respect and sadness - Love Dan,Sue and Zion x

So very sorry. Thinking of you all. I shall be there for the funeral and reception.

my condolence on your loss

I knew Lesley over many years, starting from taking our young children to activities or to nursery. I reconnected with her as a volunteer at the Contact centre. She was a kind, warm-hearted, intelligent woman whom I am delighted to have known. My condolences to all the family.

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this sad time xxx

So sorry for your loss, unfortunately I won't be able to attend Lesley's funeral due to work commitments. My thoughts will be with you, take care xx

On behalf of all at Thomas Adewumi International College in Nigeria we send to Steve and his family our thoughts and condolences at this time.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Lesley but I always felt that I knew her as Steve shared stories over a beer after our Principal's meetings and always with a glint in his eye as he spoke about her. She was never far away from his thoughts.
That she will be greatly missed is certain. She is now at Peace.
With our love and prayers.