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Valerie BURROWS Obituary

Passed away peacefully in Christchurch on October 21, 2025. Loved partner of the late Doug Jelley, and former wife of John Burrows. Loving mother to Karen Burrows, and the late Billy Burrows. Loving Nannie to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the Burrows Family c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora The Funeral Service for Val will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church, 195 High Street, Oxford on Friday, October 31, at 2.00pm. Burial at the Oxford Cemetery.


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Published by The Press on Oct. 25, 2025.

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Bruce Frampton

October 26, 2025

Were very sorry to hear of Valerie's passing. Our condolences and best wishes go out to the Burrows and Thomas Families and pray your memories of Val will be an everlasting comfort to you. From the Frampton Family Oxford.

Julie walker

October 25, 2025

Much loved auntie. Thank you for all the times you had me to stay in the school holidays and all the phone calls on my birthday. My thoughts are with you Karen and family. Love Julie Aaron and boys

October 25, 2025

On October 21, 2025 Val peacefully passed away. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Owen and the late Margaret, Ian and the late Shona, the late Roger and Barbara. Loved aunt of all nieces and nephews.

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