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Anonymous planted 3 trees in memory of Valerie Prest
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
3 trees were planted in memory of
Valerie Elizabeth Prest
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A lifetime of memories ! Your spirit will certainly live on in all those who have loved you. ~ Kelly, Ken, & Noah xoxo Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Sharron Bodnaryk posted a condolence
Monday, September 15, 2025
Valerie and Sterling have a special place in my heart and I was blessed to visit them last in September 2023. My parents, John and Kathie Hryhoriw (Higgins) enjoyed many summers in Moose River way back when and in particular visits with Valerie and (cousin) Sterling. I reached out to Valerie after my mom died and dad and I brought her ashes for interment in Higginsville from Ontario. She was so gracious to host a lunch for us afterward.
Sterling, Wade, Barry and families, I send you my sympathy and prayers on the loss of this wonderful woman.
Love, Sharron Bodnaryk
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Claudia & John Verbakel posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2025
To all of Aunt Valerie’s family my deepest condolences. I will carry fond memories of all the family time we had together growing up. From our times at the cottage, the family beach, including her making my cake for my wedding she was an amazing lady.
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Peter and Pat Baine posted a condolence
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the families of Wade and
His family and Barry and his family. And especially to Sterling and his loss of a wonderful person.
We were honoured to know this family for over 50 years. Valarie will be sadly missed by us.
Pat and Pete Baine
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Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Our sincerest condolences to Uncle Sterling and the whole family. Aunt Valerie was such a big part of my life growing up whether it was us spending time in Mooseland, time together or with the whole Kennedy clan at the cottage or her visits in the city. She was a great big sister to my mom and I have so many memories that I will treasure. She was also a very talented seamstress/dressmaker. I still have my flower girl dress from Judy’s wedding, as well as my Grade 9 prom dress.<br>She lived a wonderful long life, but it’s still hard to believe she’s gone.
Rest in Peace Aunt Valerie. You will be dearly missed.
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Shane Prest posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Our sincere condolences to the all the Prest family.
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Faye, Barry and Connie Doucette posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Bruce and I and our family wish to express our sincerest condolences to Auntie Valerie’s family for the loss of their precious Mom, grandmom, great grandmother and dear friend. She was a very special person and dearly loved by everyone who knew her. Sincerely Faye (mother Helen Kennedy Doucette Harry’s Kennedy’s eldest daughter) and Bruce Rose, brother Barry and sister Connie Doucette. Sadly we will miss the funeral for Valerie but she will be in our hearts and thoughts tomorrow.
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Ken and Shirley Leslie posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Sterling and family, We extend our sincerest condolences to everyone.
Sincerely
Ken and Shirley Leslie
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Denise, Darrell & Jessica planted a tree in memory of Valerie Prest
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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Murray & Shannon Urquhart posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Our sincere condolences to all of the PREST family on the passing of Valerie. May your fondest memories help during this sad time. She certainly lead a long memorable life and left a positive impact on all who had the fortune to know her. May she fly high with the angels.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Stephen and Tracy Paugh posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Sincere condolences to Barry Wade Stirling and their families on the passing of Valerie.
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Brenda Prest posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Valerie was the teacher who inspired me. She made learning fun and in a room with six grades to teach seemed to handle it with ease. I remember when Christmas would be on the horizon, she would take us walking over to Bears Lake to find pine cones to paint for tree decorations. We had wonderful Christmas concerts and to this day I still don’t know who she got to play Santa. She taught us so much; we had a choir because of her, Sunday School every Friday at school, she arranged film days from the National Film Board of Canada and of course Lands and Forests and Smokie the Bear. She was more than just a teacher, she was a friend and advisor. Rest in peace Valerie. My condolences to Sterling, Wade and Barry and their families.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Kimberly Glawson posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Aunt Valerie helped make me the person I am today. Everytime I wipe a child's nose, I think of the kleenex on our desks. When I ask them if they washed their little hands, I think of our daily hand and nail inspections. When we thank God for the food we eat each day, I think of The Lord's Prayer which we said every morning. Aunt Valerie helped us stay grounded. She provided a foundation to build on. I am proud that she was my first teacher, my Aunt. I loved and respected her for all the magical Christmas moments she gave to us. They are memories that no one else will ever top. It is impossible.
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Valerie Manuel posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Wade, Barry, and Families,
Please accept my sincere condolences, my thoughts are with you all.
Valerie Manuel
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Petrea Leslie posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Our heartfelt condolences to Uncle Sterling, Wade & Julie, Barry & Delfina and their families. Many, many wonderful memories with Aunt Valerie, ranging from family get-togethers at the Kennedy beach & the cottage, boat trips and down at the camp. She was always viewed as a role model, with her career, family, accomplishments and community involvement. She has left a legacy that her children & grandchildren are continuing. May you all find strength and peace through your memories, in the days ahead.
Love to all, Terry, Petrea & family
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Heather and Anthony Turner posted a condolence
Monday, April 14, 2025
To Sterling, Wade, Barry and Families,
Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathies at this time of your tremendous loss of Valerie. She was a wonderful, wife, mother and a very special lady who was so well respected by those who were fortunate to have known her. May she Rest In Peace and May God give you reason and understanding for taking her home too soon.
Our Kindest Regards
Heather, Anthony and family
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Audrey Verge posted a condolence
Monday, April 14, 2025
Sterling and family:
My condolences on Valerie’s passing. I really enjoyed my conversations with her over the years and at the nursing home. Valerie was a strong woman who knew what it took to succeed in life. Her and Sterling’s marriage was a great love story, right until the end. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad and difficult time in your lives.
Kind Thoughts
Audrey Verge
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Charlie Verge posted a condolence
Monday, April 14, 2025
Valerie’s family:
My condolences on Valerie’s passing. She lived a long life, including an amazing career, marriage, all the time raising a family. Keep your fond and happier memories close to your hearts.
Kind Regards:
Charlie A. Verge
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Dawn MacAskill Cumming posted a condolence
Monday, April 14, 2025
Dear Prest Family, I send condolences as you grieve the loss of Valerie. Celebrating her love for family and her life’s accomplishments are part of this time. My grandmother, Melvina Prest Bruce, grew up in Mooseland. We last saw Valerie and Sterling at a Bruce family reunion in Kennetcook. As part of our extended family, I was really happy to meet this lovely couple who were accompanied to Kennetcook by Barry and Delfina. My mother, Mildred Bruce MacAskill , died in February 2018. It certainly is a different world when folks like Valerie and my Mum are gone. I shall pray for Sterling and all the Prest family. Blessings to all who love Valerie, Dawn MacAskill Cumming.
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Marie Malay posted a condolence
Monday, April 14, 2025
I was so saddened to hear of Valerie’s passing I will always think of them… her and Sterling…. As the sweetest couple. Smiling…finishing each other’s sentences…so proud of their families..the older ones and the new ones just beginning
A life well lived and well loved . Sincerest regrets and sympathy to Sterling….and all the families
Marie& Glen
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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of Valerie Prest
Monday, April 14, 2025
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Jeff, Tracey Glawson and family lit a candle
Monday, April 14, 2025
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Sending condolences to the whole family ..may Valerie RIP..
A Memorial Tree was planted for Valerie Prest
Monday, April 14, 2025
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The family of Valerie Elizabeth Prest uploaded a photo
Monday, April 14, 2025
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Jean Kennedy posted a condolence
Monday, April 14, 2025
I am so saddened to hear of Valeries passing. May you find comfort in the memories you shared. Thinking of you all at this difficult time......
Jean Kennedy....
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Lisa Bezanson posted a condolence
Monday, April 14, 2025
So sorry to hear of Aunt Valeries passing. I have lots of fond memories of family get togethers at the Kennedy beach & reunions at your cottage on the hill. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. I hope my Dad and the rest of her family that passed before her were there to meet her.......
Lisa Kennedy Bezanson & Mike Bezanson
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