Our beloved Valerie passed quietly away after a valiant struggle against an inoperable subdural hematoma (brain injury), the result of an accidental fall at home on June 18th. She was born in Edmonton on October 12, 1943. She moved to Victoria in 1977 following the death of her first husband, Leo McNamara. She lived in Wilderness Park Co-op while she raised her children, Eleanor and Patrick. It was also where she met and to her second husband’s joy and everlasting fortune; she met and married Hugh Creighton. They lived in Oak Bay for many years, including those while Eleanor and Patrick completed their school years. After working in retail at Woodward’s and Hudson’s Bay for some years, she eventually joined Hugh in his property management business. They travelled as often as possible visiting many countries around the world.
Valerie was predeceased by her father, Ron and her mother, Joyce Block. She is survived by her children, Eleanor and Patrick and her granddaughter, Chloe Eleanor Olive McNamara, the love and joy of her life for the past eleven years. She is also survived by Hugh’s family, Alex (Alexandra) and Peter (Hugh-Peter) Creighton, Alex’s husband, Mark Dodd and Peter’s wife, Christine; Hugh’s grandchildren, Maxwell and Simon, who are now grieving with their grandpa, as is Hugh’s twin brother, Colin.
As a final twist, Valerie’s death occurred on Hugh’s 81st birthday and on the eve of Chloe’s graduation (Grade 5) at McCauley French Immersion School.
The family will be arranging a celebration of Valerie’s very special life in due course, so that all who loved her can reminisce with us.
Many thanks to the many members of the medical team at Victoria General Hospital who worked on her behalf. Valerie is now free to soar with the eagles.
Those who wish to may consider a donation to the local Parkinson’s Society in her memory.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Morgan Scott Ostler
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Alan and Sharon Mcisaac Dear Hugh,
We were so sad to hear of Valerie’s passing. Valerie was a lovely warm positive lady and will be missed.!
Our sincere condolence to Hugh and her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sharon and Alan Mcisaac
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Sue Weeks Dear Hugh and families, I send my sincere condolences to you all what a sudden departure from life. Valerie was a fun and loving person. I particularly remember our room sharing of a trip to Italy quite a few years ago now, it was memorable in many nice ways. You will miss her, but she will be in your thoughts always. Please contact me when you have finalized your plans for the celebration of life. Thinking of you, Sue Weeks. Email seweeks@shaw.ca phone 250 477 8815.
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Robin Glass Hugh,
Please accept my sympathy for your loss.
I feel fortunate to have known Valerie , if only briefly, as a co-participant in the Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery
exercise group. She was always a warming and friendly companion who invariably gave everyone in the room
a boost in morale.Robin Glass
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Lea Kyle I’m very sorry for your loss. I’ve never met Valerie or Hugh but Alex Creighton is a dear friend of mine and married to my cousin Mark. She spoke very highly of Valerie and the great relationship she and Hugh had.
You have my sympathy.
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Polly Higgins So sorry to read this morning that Valerie had died. I enjoyed meeting both of you in India and then Valerie and I had that wonderful trip to the Greek Islands. So sorry for your loss Hugh.
Polly
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Janet & Keith Tudor Dear Hugh,
I just heard the sad news last evening about our wonderful Val. Keith and I have very heavy hearts today and our thoughts and support are with you Hugh.
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Maureen Goyeche Hugh and family,
Ken and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. Valerie was a gracious, warm and funny lady. She was always more interested in how others were doing rather than her own struggles. We will miss her. Ken and Maureen
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Ina & Weldon Wallace Dear Hugh & family,
We are thinking of you at this sad time. We send our condolences & blessings to you and your families.
Ina (Corbett) & Weldon Wallace
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Pam and Dave Richardson Sincere condolences to Hugh – Valerie is fondly remembered by all of us living at Wilderness Park Co-op.
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David Anderson Hugh: So sad to hear of Val’s passing. She was one of a kind. I loved our visits. Thinking of you and your families.
David Anderson
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Mary Kelly To Hugh and all members of Valerie’s family,
The Kelly family( Keith, Mary, Ryan, Patrick and Greg) wish to express our sadness upon hearing of Valerie’s passing. We got to know both Hugh and Valerie when Wilderness Park Co-op was fortunate enough to be in their care. It was always a pleasure to drop by their office as we took care of any care taking business. I would like Hugh to know that Keith and I did receive his message and understood it right away.
We would love to attend whatever celebration of Valerie’s life is organized. Our thoughts are with the entire family.
Hello Hugh,
How wonderful to read on Facebook that you met and married Valerie and that you had a great life together. What a loss when Valerie passed but the good memories are still there to be recalled when life gets a bit difficult.
Much affection
Morgan Scott Ostler