Valma FENTON Obituary

Peacefully at Gore Hospital, on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Ian, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Helen and Danny O'Reilly (Sydney), Robert and Lorna (Alexandra), and Chris (Gore), loved Grandma of James and Hollie, Sean and Heather, Sinead and Ash, Reece and Adrienne, Renee and Robin, Renee and Steve, and great-Grandma to her 10.5 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of Valma will be held in the Calvin Community Presbyterian Church, 25 Robertson Street, Gore, on Monday, April 13, at 1.30pm, followed by refreshments before the interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hokonui St John. Special thank-you to the wonderful caring staff and nurses at Albany House and Gore Hospital. Messages to: 23 Gilbert Street, Gore 9710.