Passed away peacefully at Archer Rest Home on October 17, 2022, in her 95^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom Lucas; loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother to Alison and Kevin, Tony, Gavin and Adrienne, Jessica and James, Stephanie, Tim, Emma, Jared and Beckie, Rachael and Kevin, Ella, Maia, Tobias, William and Samuel.

Sincere thanks to the staff of Archer Rest Home for their care of Valerie.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Valerie’s name to St John Ambulance Service would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly/vclucas1710

Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Valerie Lucas C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013.

 A celebration of Valerie’s life will be held in the Canterbury Memorial Gardens Chapel, corner of Linwood Avenue and Keighleys Road, on Tuesday, October 25, at 2.30pm.