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Valerie BELL

2026 · Auckland

Died 13 August 2026Posted 17 August 2026

BELL, Valerie Lois. Born 13 June 1943, passed away 13 August 2026. Only daughter of Beatrice and Cyril McKeown. Much loved wife of the late Jim and treasured mother of Richard (deceased) and Janine. Beloved mother-in-law of Tony. Cherished Nana of Joseph and Sarah Healy and great Nana of Evelyn and Theodore.

A service to celebrate Valerie's life will be held at Forrest Funeral Service, 39 Riverside Road, Orewa on Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 1pm. Together now with her boys.

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