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Memorial to Frances Valerie Mawson, 1939 - 2017.

Dedicated to the memory of Val

This site is a tribute to Val, who was born in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire on June 7th, 1939. She is much loved and will always be remembered.

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£1,170.00

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Motor Neurone Disease Association

Val and her husband Bob, who were married 63 years ago today, had a long and happy marriage. It is good to recall cheery occasions. Keep up the excellent work, MND Association!

Given anonymously

Thinking of you, 6 years on....

Motor Neurone Disease Association

Mum, I miss you every day. Fiona XXX

Miss you always XXX

Lit by Fiona Mawson

Lit by All at the MND Association

Motor Neurone Disease Association

Given anonymously

You and dad are so often in my thoughts. I miss you both each and every day. F XXXX

Lit by all at the MND Association

Thinking of you this Christmas

Our thoughts are with you during the festive period.

Sent by all at the MND Association

Lit by all at the MND Association

Motor Neurone Disease Association

In memory of Val, and a contribution to your emergency appeal

Pink basket

Our thoughts are with you this Mother's Day

Sent by all at the MND Association

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

Motor Neurone Disease Association

A small contribution for Val and all families touched by MND x

Two years on, but it still seems like yesterday

Motor Neurone Disease Association

It doesn't seem like another year has passed, but you are always in my thoughts. XXX

7 June 2019 - Valerie’s day.

If she had lived Val would have been 80 today, a milestone she had hoped to achieve but did not reach. In the two years since her death there has been much time to reflect on our lives together as sisters and on the MND that caused her death.

For example, the first year I was at boarding school I received a birthday telegram from her, something I don’t think any of the other girls were sent. Sadly, I can’t return the compliment today so, to mark her birthday, I am making a donation to the MND Association instead. It is also an appropriate occasion to thank everyone who has contributed to her memorial fund to date. Your kind generosity is greatly appreciated.

Ann Andrews

Our thoughts are with Val's family today, on her 80th birthday.

Lit by all at the MND Association

Dear Mum, this would have been your 80th birthday today - a milestone we thought could be achieved except for MND. You were lively of mind and body even during the last few months. It was a discussion we once had when we discussed grandparents and longevity. Sadly it was not to be. Missing you. Love Fiona XXXX

Lit by Fiona Mawson

Motor Neurone Disease Association

Given anonymously

Motor Neurone Disease Association

You would have been 80 years old today, so a small tribute in loving memory of an event which we never managed to celebrate.

Fiona Mawson (daughter)

Mums retirement party from teaching

Dad and Mum at their 50th wedding anniversay

Val and Bob (her husband) circa 1975 in Indianapolis

Today was the day you quietly passed away after an 18 month battle with MND. We were there by your side until the end. Missing you every day and remembering your voice and amazing courage through it all. XXXX

Lit by Fiona Mawson (daughter)

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