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Nikki, Julian, Marcel and family so sorry to hear of your loss. I reached out to Valerie by phone and text and did not get a response so I googled and discovered that she had passed. I know how loved and important she was to you and wish that you will continue to relish the many great memories. I worked with Valerie at Citibank in Ocho Rios and in Kingston and kept in touch by phone from NJ when we both migrated to the US. The last time we met up was on return from a cruise in 2018. I called her when the ship docked in Miami and told her I was going to stop by as we were on our way to Palm Bay and then back to NJ. Valerie had a spread of great food ready for us and of course she took me outside and gave me a mango and naseberry plant. I usually sent her updates on how these plants were progressing. She will be greatly missed. May she SIP.
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Dr. B. Gayle-Anyiwe, Dr. G. Gayle, and Dr. F. Gayle posted a condolence
Saturday, October 19, 2024
From Dr. B. Gayle-Anyiwe, Dr. G. Gayle, and Dr. F. Gayle,
We extend our most sincere condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother.
We pray that the Good Lord will comfort you. I Corinthians 15: 51 - 57. I Thessalonians 4: 13 - 18.
God bless you all,
your mother's and grandmother's cousins,
Aunts Hope, Grace and Fay
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Tanya Gayle posted a condolence
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Auntie it was nice to have known you throughout the years. May you rest in peace.
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Claudia Miller posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
My relationship with Valerie goes back to 1959 when we entered High School in Jamaica. As is sometimes the case we lost track of each other until a few years ago when we reunited. She loved my twin grandchildren and often told me that she was coming for them as she was allowing us to raise them for her. Her love for her family was unbelievable and that was closely followed by her love for her friends. I will miss our conversations and her humour. Rest well Miss Val. May the angels lead you into paradise.
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Pauline Bain posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
I am so thankful that I was able to connect with Valerie on our Merl Grove High School WhatsApp group. Valerie, as long as she was well enough, would post greetings every morning and every evening.
My greatest pleasure was the specíal privilege my husband and I had of visiting her in her home in 2023 after 60 years.
I will forever cherish the fond memories I have of Val.
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Eleise Rutherford posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Valerie and I met in 1959 when we started at Merle Grove High School, and from that moment on, we became inseparable friends. Val was the kindest soul I have ever known—always selfless, ready to give her last penny, her snacks, her lunch, and even her bus fare to those in need. I remember her giving away her food and fare to classmates who were less fortunate. When I expressed concern, she simply said, “This girl has no lunch, and that one has no bus fare.” Worried that some were taking advantage of her generosity, I suggested I hold onto her lunch and fare until she needed them. She agreed, knowing it was for the best.
Like many young girls, our friendship was filled with laughter and heart-to-heart talks. However, Val did have a jealous side and would often feel hurt when I spoke to other students. This led me to distance myself from her for a bit. One summer, I received a letter from her expressing her fear of going blind and thinking I wouldn’t want to be friends anymore. I chose to ignore it, but soon after, she came to visit me, and we rekindled our bond. Thankfully, she never lost her sight.
After high school, I moved to Canada, and Val later wrote to tell me she was going to England to pursue nursing. When I learned she would be departing from New York, I took the Greyhound bus from Toronto to say goodbye. Our lives continued to evolve as we both married and became mothers. I proudly became the godmother of Val’s first son, and she became the godmother of my third child.
When Val moved to Florida, it became easier for us to reconnect. We spoke nearly every day, sharing life’s joys and struggles. Even as we faced health challenges, she would insist she was “fine,” maintaining her incredible spirit.
Last year, I had the privilege of visiting her in Miami twice and spending precious time together. I will miss our daily conversations and the way we solved each other’s problems. I won’t have her to share photos of our grandchildren or celebrate their successes. Val, you will always be my best friend, sister, and confidant. I love you. Rest in peace, my dear friend, until we reunite.
On Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 05:10:23 p.m. EDT, Eleise Rutherford <eleiserutherford@gmail.com> wrote:
Valerie and I started Merle Grove High school in 1959 and became friends instantly Val was the kindest person you could ever meet. She was selfless I will give you the last penny she had. I remember when we were in the first and second forms Val would give away her snacks ,lunch and
and even her bus fare.when I asked her why she had done that she said this girl had no lunch and this one had no buss fare. She kept doing that and I felt that students were taking advantage of her.
So I said to her , I will keep your lunch and bus fare and give it back when you are ready to eat and when you’re ready to go home. She agreed as she knew that was the only way to solve the problem.
We were friends like most young girls . We spoke about any and every thing.
Valerie had a jealous streak. She resented me speaking to the other students. I decided to stop speaking to her. Over the summer holidays I received a letter from her telling me she was going blind and knew I would not want her as a friend as she was going blind. I ignored the letter. Soon after she visited me at my home and we became friends again. Val never became blind. After leaving high school I migrated to to Canada.
Soon after, Val wrote to me she was going England to do nursing.
She stated that she would be going to New York and would leave from New York to England. I took the Greyhound bus from Toronto to New York to see my best friend and to wish her farewell on her journey to England, and in her new career.
Later I got married and soon Val also got married.
I am the godmother of Val’s first son, and she is the godmother of my third child. Later Valley moved to Florida, and we were able to see each other more frequently. We spoke almost daily and shared everything that was going on in our lives in recent years, our health began to deteriorate, but she was always. She always insisted that I am fine. She would usually say
Last year I visit in Miami twice and spend the summer and spend some time with Val. I told her I would be back next November Val I am being selfish at this point could you not have waited for me to see you one more time , I will miss not speaking to you daily and others trying to solve each other’s problems. We spoke about our children or family or husbands and just about everything I won’t have you to share I won’t have you to share pictures of the grand children and to celebrate their accomplishments you’ll always be and you will always be my best friend and sister and confidant. I love you Val, rest in peace, my friend, and we will see each other on that list for the day.
Love Eleise Rutherford , Antoine Fequiere and family.
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Nicole (Rose) Copeletti Posted Oct 13, 2024 at 7:12 AM
Wow Aunt Eleise, that was beautiful, Yes my brother told me you protected her in school. I kind of found myself doing that here in Florida too but she never saw the ill intentions of the ones I was trying to protect her from. My heart hurts for you as she was definately like your sister and was always on the phone with you when I came to visit her. Glad you came to visit her when you did.
Nikki
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Emmet Richards-Waite posted a condolence
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Valerie you have left nothing but great loving memories you shared with family and friends. The times I visited there was always a bright smile and a lovely welcome. You were a classy woman and as Bev and Joan said you are never without your red lipstick. May you rest in the arms of the loving Lord. You will be missed and will always be in our hearts. Rest On until we meet on that great day.
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Georgia Dorman posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Valerie Rose! Gone but not forgotten,your smiles,the talks we have, yor memories will forever lives in my heart...RIP...Sleep on take your rest,lay your head upon the Savior's breadt,we love you yes,but Jesus love you best sleep on,take your rest..Georgia
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T. Riley posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Thank you to the Rose Family for sharing their mum with all of us. Her Jamaican hospitality and sweet personality make her so cherished and adored. She welcomed my brother, Dex and always provided a place where young people felt comforted and understood. The Norland crew is so grateful for this lovely gem of a lady. Marcel, Nikki, and Julian- we have the highest regard for your beautiful mother
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Nicole (Rose) Copeletti Posted Oct 9, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Thanks Tanya, we miss Dexter and we as well as mum were always happy to have everyone over. She did see you guys as her kids. I remember one day when a group of Norland kids came over mums for lunch and someone grabbed something out of the fridge and mum was questioning which one of her kids from Norland (basically) took it, lol I wish I could remember what it was. You guys always put a smile on her face.
Nikki
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Sunday, October 6, 2024
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Q: How would you describe Valerie to someone who had never met them?
A: Auntie Valerie,
I will always remember your smile. I will remember your generosity, and your sparkle. You were mom to all of us and we felt the love in your heart. There are very few people who give unconditionally of themselves and you are one them. God called home an angel. May you rest peacefully and continue to shine.
My condolences to Marcel, Nichol, and Julian. Thank you for sharing her with me. Those memories will last forever.
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Sunday, October 6, 2024
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Q: What will you miss most about Valerie?
A: My Great Aunt Val was such a beautiful and loving soul and a good auntie and friend. She had so much love and affection for her family. She was wise and had empathy and concern to encourage you and help you when you needed it.
She enjoyed pictures and memories and it made her happy to receive photos of her family and us growing up and the kids and grandnieces and nephews. She was really my cousin once or twice removed but because she was close with my parents and their age they were best friends and family so she was known to me as my aunt.
If we gave her too much notice of visiting her she would greet us with a buffet spread better than any restaurant. It was served with big hearted smiles and warm welcome. She was everybody's favorite aunt after Aunt May passed. My mother adopted her like a sister and loved her and she loved us like her kids. I visited her this year and stayed with her many times in the past over my lifetime. She helped my parents in raising me, with psychological, spiritual, medical advice and just good common sense. Then she turned around and helped me with my kids. She called me to check up on me and family and give me all the latest updates on everyone. She often knew more about my sisters and family than they confided in me. She stepped into the role of mother after our mother passed two years ago. I believe they are dancing together in heaven right now that's the only solace I have at losing them both. I'm thinking of her children and grandchildren whom she left behind and how they are hurting and missing her. I pray for their comfort. Aunt Val would smile her beautiful smile and say, don't cry honey, I love you. I can hear her accent and lite lisp, just like mine, ringing in my ears. It made me proud to bear her likeness and be known by my family as "Little Val." She liked to tell my parents and siblings that I looked just like her when she was my age. We do have very similar facial structures and a great big smile. I'm crying right now but when I smile, I'll smile bigger to match her radiant light. I just really really miss her, you know? Also I'm very tired of people dying. I wish death wasn't a thing people did. Why do we have to keep losing people?
Included are pictures of Aunt Val and also my parents so you know whom I'm referring in case you know them by sight. Next time you see them, they will be in heaven. Make sure you make it there. There's only one way to go, by trusting in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to save your soul and asking Him to forgive you of all iniquities and grant you eternal life. They believed in the crucifixion, death and resurrection of a living Savior as the only way to God and heaven.
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Nicole (Rose) Copeletti Posted Oct 9, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Thanks Cuz, you and your siblings, to mum you guys felt like her own children and she also felt like she had to be there for you guys after the folks passed on. She was constantly on the phone with Uncle J and your mum to the point where he felt your mum was having an affair as it was like wee hours of the morning when mum and your mum chatted as she went to bed late. I was laughing at that when your dad expressed it to mum and laughed to say it was her she was chatting with all along. LOL
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Jennice McKillop posted a condolence
Sunday, October 6, 2024
From High School days to present time, I remember you well. The world is poorer without you.
Rest well in peace.
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Joan Anderson posted a condolence
Sunday, October 6, 2024
My cousin Val left us too soon. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother and friend to everyone. She had a heart of gold and was always giving. I will always remember her infectious smile and red lipstick. Val was truly a special person to me and I will never forget the moments and pictures we shared. She will be truly missed and will forever be in our hearts. My condolences to her family.
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Oliver posted a condolence
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Oliver Davis
Condolences to the family;it is with great sadness to learn of the passing of Mrs Valerie Rose.Valerie was genuinely kind and loving.I know the Angels of God will be proud to walk with you.we will remember your ever pleasant smile.Rest in LOVE.
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Saturday, October 5, 2024
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Lascelles Corey Cunningham posted a condolence
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Miss Valerie it seems far too soon this day has come. Miss Valerie came into my life because she was very close friends with my grandmother. As my grandmother developed Alzheimer’s, Valerie being a former nurse helped me understand the condition and what to expect. I had to care for my grandmother from a distance in Canada and Valerie was instrumental in helping oversee the care and support locally in the Miami-Broward area. Valerie always was able to convince me to do things I really wasn’t ready for, but in the end I am very grateful. Valerie always had a smile on her face and Jamaican food waiting and ready when I would come by on my trips to Florida. Valerie was generous of her time and knowledge beyond bounds. Even when Valerie had life struggles of her own, she always was helping others. Valerie is very similar in mindset and life experience to my own grandmother, which is likely why they got a long well. I become part of Valerie’s circle, often being instructed to bring Voltaren and chocolate from Canada and to be a courier to her best friend who also lives in Canada. Valerie was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren, their life accomplishments and service in the Military. She would always share this with me along with photos and stories of recent success. Valerie’s family made her very proud, and she always spoke highly of them, even if they had their little ups and downs. Hopefully you are now laughing again with my grandmother, but on this earth, you will not be forgotten, nor the impacts and contributions you made here in life. Valerie often dreamed of the very best in people and always held out great hope and positivity. We will miss you deeply Miss Valerie of Stanmore, and the true class and standards by which you lived.
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Friday, October 4, 2024
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Raphael Gayle uploaded photo(s)
Friday, October 4, 2024
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Auntie Val was my father's favorite cousin, they had loving and long conversations on the phone between visits. My mother loved her too and would call her almost every day. They would send care package to each other.
Auntie Val was always very warm and welcoming with a big Gayle smile and gentle hug. It is with warm and glowing memories I remember each visit with her and the weddings and family gatherings.
She will be sorely missed here are earth but running and skipping to her heavenly reward and loving arms of her Father in heaven.
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Dr Dennis J Gayle posted a condolence
Friday, October 4, 2024
I grew up with my cousin Valerie, at Stanmore and later, at Central Road in Kingston. Our fathers were brothers, and our mothers, sisters. In later years, we repeatedly discussed the future, when one of us would precede the other into a new dimension of life. But we always assumed that such an event was years in the future, and shared stories about the longevity of our grandmothers, in particular. I was glad to visit with Val in late 2023. However, it did not occur to me that I would never see my cousin/sister alive again.. May her soul and her ever generous heart rest in peace.
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Marc Clough posted a condolence
Friday, October 4, 2024
Q: What will you never forget about Valerie?
A: Miss Valerie was always willing and happy to have her children live with her. Her home was always open to family and friends. She always had a smile, a big hug, and a grandmother’s kiss for you. She cherished her grandkids and loved them immensely. Your smile and your love for others will be cherished and missed. And she always got a kick out of me teasing her by impersonating Mr. Winestock on the phone.
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
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My Dear Cousin Valerie,
You now rest in the Arms of Our Lord, far from suffering and worry. Over the years, we shared joys and sorrows in so many Family Events, even when we were far away. Your big heart was always helping somebody. You will be so missed. My Condolences to your children Niki, Marcel and Julian and your dear Grandchildren who you loved so much. Eternal Rest Grant unto your Soul....May you Rest in Peace.
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