Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday 22nd August 2024, aged 88. Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunty. A service to celebrate Val’s life will be held at Changepoint, Poike Rd, Tauranga on Thursday 29th August 2024 at 10am. Many thanks to the staff of CHT Bernadette for their care and attention to Mum’s needs. “Well done, thy good and faithful servant.” Messages may be sent to the Groves family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, RD 6, Tauranga 3176.