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In Memory of
Valorie Mae Whetung
1948 - 2024
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John and Ingrid Halls donated to Hospice Peterborough
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Our sincere condolences. Val was a bright light in this world and will be missed.
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Martha Many Grey Horses posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
I'd like to offer my condolence to Valerie Whetung's children, Dan and Catie
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Jenny Wood posted a condolence
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Dearest Dan and Catie
I'm so saddened to hear of your mom's passing. What a gift to the world she was. Huge heart so full of kindness and compassion. I'm sorry I missed her reception, I would have been there, I had no idea; I'm so sorry.
Sending love and blessings
Jenny Wood (On behalf of the Wood Family)
Jennyatmore@gmail.com
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Penny Suhr donated to Lakefield Animal Welfare Society
Thursday, January 2, 2025
This in memory of a dear childhood friend and school chum. Val and I had wonderful times together in and outside of public school. Clifford and Eleanor were very kind to me and introduced me to frogs legs! Happily, in recent years we were able to reconnect through our yearly high school reunion gatherings. I am greatly saddened by Val’s passing and extend my heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Penny Northrop Suhr
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Russell Palin donated to Lakefield Animal Welfare Society
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Deepest sympathies from Russell and Joanna
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Judy Magee donated to Lakefield Animal Welfare Society
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Condolences to my lifelong friend. We took the scuba courses together in high school with Cindy, and she would always say hi to my parents Mick and Muriel Magee.
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Angela Stanfield posted a condolence
Monday, December 30, 2024
My dearest and oldest friend, mentor, and second mom passed away today.
I am heartbroken, but also extremely thankful that this beautiful, hilarious, whirlwind of a woman came into my life when I was 10 years old, and took me on the ride of a lifetime.
Over the next 42 years, our relationship shifted from one of motherly guidance, to mentorship, and finally settling into a deep and lasting friendship full of hilarity, shenanigans, and a deep loving respect on both sides.
I could talk to her about my demons, and celebrate my triumphs when I felt I couldn’t share these with anyone else. She was a rock in my life for which I knew I could, and would be forever anchored to. She just had this gravity about her that drew you in. I am truly grateful for her love, generosity, and kindness throughout my life.
My joy and happiness this season will be remembering all the other Christmas’ we had celebrated together, and I became like one of the family. Yes, those are the Christmas memories I will hold onto as I walk through the grieving process during this time of celebration and merrymaking. She would have wanted that.
I love and miss you already Val. Merry Christmas my dearest friend. Love you always, Angie
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Ann (Gordon) Keys posted a condolence
Sunday, December 29, 2024
I've so enjoyed re-connecting with Val these past few years attending Lakefield "Boomers" dinners. We hadn't seen one another since high school, and had great conversations. I won't be attending the service tomorrow due to illness, but please know Vicki, Cindy, Mike and Tim that you are held close at heart, and that a donation has been made to Hospice in Val's honour.
Ann (Gordon) Keys
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Louise Garrow lit a candle
Sunday, December 29, 2024
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Dan, Katie, your families, and all of Valories’ family, Don and I and our whole family send our condolences on the passing of Valorie. She was a dear friend whose company and friendship I cherish. We will miss her smile, and her love of her four legged friends.
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Mary-Beth Marshall donated to Lakefield Animal Welfare Society
Sunday, December 29, 2024
My only regret in meeting Valorie is that I didn't have the chance to meet her years earlier. Our friendship was too brief, but so rewarding. Valorie was a special person who lovingly embraced her family, friends, pets (who were also her family) and all animals and nature. I, along with everyone who knew her, will miss her. My heart goes out to her children Dan and Catie.
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Gail Morrison donated to Hospice Peterborough
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Dear Vicki! so sorry to hear of your loss, especially at this time of year. Our sympathies. love g and d
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cheryl stone posted a condolence
Sunday, December 29, 2024
So sorry to hear of my dear friends passing. She was such a wonderful person. I adopted two of her dogs and became great friends upon meeting her. I will miss our chats and remember her and her great smile. Cheryl Stone
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Stephanie Poettcker donated to Lakefield Animal Welfare Society
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Dan and Catie,
My deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Val was loved by many and loved all. She will be missed.
Stephanie, Nathan Poettcker and family.
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Grant Christie posted a condolence
Saturday, December 28, 2024
On behalf of my entire family, our condolences to The Whetung Family. Grant Christie.
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Brenda Trude Hallihan posted a condolence
Saturday, December 28, 2024
My sincere condolences to Val’s Family with hear passing. She was an active gal in high school, and one time I was travelling to Toronto, was delighted to see Val on the bus and we chatted all the way not Toronto.
My thoughts and prayers are extended to the Family, May Val rest in Peace
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Perry Chittick lit a candle
Saturday, December 28, 2024
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My condolences to Val's family and friends. I went o school with Val back in the sixties. I remember a beautiful, smart and friendly girl who was very popular in the school.
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RON LODER posted a condolence
Saturday, December 28, 2024
My condolences to Dan, Catie and Amelia and the rest of Val's family-most of whom I have not met.
I worked for Val at StatCan from 2006 to 2012. She was a wonderful person and we stayed in touch over the years.
She had a rough couple of years with the cancer which went away and came back and repeated the process until the end. She put up a good fight and had a great time in life, touching many wherever she went.
Val headed up NAHO, helped with the start-up of Wabano and served on the Board of Directors, and The Aboriginal Stats Program at STATCAN.
Val and I spent two years trying to get approval to send Indigenous interviewers on some of the Mohawk Reserves for the Census. We finally got approval, but they powers that be, they sent Mikmaq interviewers on the Mohawk Reserves.
As the Mohawks and Mikmaq are traditional enemies, the Mohawks politely asked the interviewers to leave.
Sometimes you cannot win for losing! But we had a great chuckle!
Rest easy Val, it was good to have known you.
Ron Loder
Ottawa, Ontario
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Danny and Vanessa Neto donated to Lakefield Animal Welfare Society
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Cathy Pulcine Munro posted a condolence
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Vic & Tim: So sorry to hear of Val's passing. Although I didn't know her I know that she was very dear to both of you. I lost my sister two years ago so know how much you will miss her. Remember the happy times. Cathy Pulcine
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Dorothy siegel posted a condolence
Saturday, December 28, 2024
My family met Val, Brian and the kids about 1984 at their home/farm, on a visit from nyc. We visited in subsequent summers as well and always enjoyed riotous good times and great fresh-picked food. Val was a force of nature with a huge heart and boundless energy and love. I’m glad her last days were peaceful. With love and admiration,
dorothy Siegel (and Liz and Sam).
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Des P. posted a condolence
Friday, December 27, 2024
Val epitomized what I most value in a person, kindness and generosity of her time. Among other things, I will miss her wicked sense of humour and the way she crinkled up her eyes when she laughed and smiled. The world was a better place while she was in it.
Peace, Val.
Des Penalagan
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Matt Sloan and Phil Cowell purchased flowers
Friday, December 27, 2024
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Thank you for everything, Val. You will be missed.
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Tara Collette Harrington posted a condolence
Friday, December 27, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Val was a wonderful and caring person and demonstrated that in everything she did.
Tara
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Robert Edmondson Posted Jan 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I sure liked Valorie. I met her back in the 70's through her friend, the late Beverley Cook (Knott). She had just moved out to the family property north of Buckhorn. For a short time we moved in the same circles, but life took us in different directions. In the 90's we met again by chance on the Trent University campus. We shared memories, happy and sad, talked of family and kids... It was long ago those days, fifty years, but Valorie has remained dear to my heart. I am so saddened she is gone.
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Anonymous purchased flowers
Thursday, December 26, 2024
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So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Lots of love
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Chris Welter uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, December 26, 2024
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Val was friend to all beings, she was one of those angels who walks the earth for a time. I will be forever grateful to her for so many kindnesses and for her compassion. A great role model and mentor, Val was the co-chair of the Trent Indigenous Alumni Chapter and gave generously of herself. I appreciate having been blessed to know her.
This is a photo recently taken with her rescue lambs who she later homed to a sanctuary in Ottawa where she made sure they would have a long life and continue to be well loved.
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The family of Valorie Mae Whetung uploaded a photo
Thursday, December 26, 2024
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