Valerie Ede (4 Aug 1938 - 25 May 2021)

In loving memory of Valerie Ede who sadly passed away on 25th May 2021, aged 82 years.

Val was born, and lived most of her life, in Milton, Sittingbourne where she met her late husband Michael. Most of their working lives were spent at Shell Research Centre in Sittingbourne. Val was a passionate and caring lady with a great love for all animals, especially horses and dogs. She bred and showed Irish Setters for over 50 years, a love of the breed starting after watching the film ‘Red’ in her 20’s, which would last a lifetime.

In her later years Val moved to Harvel, Meopham where she devoted much of her time to the raising of her grandchildren. She became an active member of the local community, being a member of the WI and Harvel Village committees and numerous other clubs. She was always cheerful, willing muck in and lend a hand and a valued friend to many.

Amazingly in her 70’s Val had the courage and determination to travel the world on her own, fulfilling many long held ambitions. Trips included seeing orang utans in Borneo, blue footed boobies in the Galapagos, polar bears in the Arctic Circle and many trips to Africa. She became an active volunteer in various conservation projects most notably in Shamwari, South Africa, where she visited several times. It was at Shamwari that Val discovered a passion for helping and saving rhinos.

Above all though Val was dedicated to her family, she was an amazing and dearly loved mother to Tracey and Nana to Joshua and Hannah. She was an integral part of our family and will be greatly missed.

Val’s funeral is set for Wednesday June 16th. Sadly, lockdown guidelines mean the ceremony will be restricted to 30 people, so please do not arrive unless invited. However anyone who wishes can attend the burial at the Riverside Natural Burial Ground at noon on 16th June.