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Valerie MCPHAIL

2026 · Auckland

Died 20 August 2026Posted 24 August 2026

McPHAIL, Valerie Olive (nee Grigg). Passed away peacefully at the Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village Hospital on Thursday 20 August 2026, aged 82. Loved wife of Max for 51 years. Mother of Margaret and Geoffrey; and mother-in-law of Martin and Marie. Nana of Ryan, Alex, Jack, Harry and Millie. Special thanks to the hospital staff for their care of Val.

A service will be held to celebrate her life.

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