JONES, Valma Lynette (née Cranwell)
Passed away on the 8th of May at Dalkeith Gardens
Aged 87 years.
Loving Wife of John (dec.)
Loved Mother and Mother in-law of Wayne and Debbie, Daryl and Debbie, and Ross and Lynda.
Beloved Granny Jones of Carly, Mitchell, Jack, Kate, Amy, and Ryan.
Much loved Sister and Sister in-law of Graham and Gwen Cranwell (both dec.), David and Sylvia Cranwell (dec.), Don and Marion Jones, Ruth and Barry Shalders (dec.), and Maureen and Gusty Gale.
Adored by her Nieces and Nephews.
“Friend to many, always in our hearts”
Funeral Notice
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A wonderful friend over many y ears-a life well lived . Condolences to the Jones family.
May 11, 2026Dear Family members Valma has been a long Term Friend of the Crawford Family
May 11, 2026
Deepest Sympathy To Everyone.Heartfelt Condolences to Val’s family on her passing. Val was a member of the Churchill Tennis Club playing in our team with Wayne, Brian, Fran, Rick and Lyn. Val rest in peace your memories will be with us always. 💞💞
Wayne & Lucia xx.❤️❤️
May 11, 2026Known most of my life through shared cousins – family functions.
May 11, 2026
May you rest peacefully Valma. Our thoughts to your family.
Sincere sympathy from Lynette and Daryl Rawson.It was a pleasure to have known Valma, she was indeed a lovely lady. Fortune enough to have played tennis with and against a number of years ago. Rest in peace dear lady.
May 11, 2026Reunited with her beloved John. I will miss the many family gatherings with you Granny Jinesy, always a trouper who participated in all of the family fun, laughter and love. Rest now my friend for you are in the arms of the angels xxx
May 11, 2026Condolences to the Jones family
May 12, 2026
Val was a most wonderful lady. Great sense of humor we have had very funny times on the golf course and playing pennant.
Rest in Peace Val
Gail & David WightA beautiful gentle lady who’s memory I will hold always in my heart rest in peace Val
May 12, 2026Fond memories of Vama from days at
May 12, 2026
Hazelwood North tennis,, our thoughts
with Vamas Family and the Crandwells.
Sheila and Bob FatchenFamily and loving.cousin to the Cranwells.Many happy times. Will miss you Valma
May 12, 2026
lots of love to Wayne Debbie Daryl Debbie Ross and Linda and FamilysA special lady always up for a laugh.
May 12, 2026
Great memories playing golf and the Friday nights at the club.
RIP Val
AnnieValma you were a wonderful lady and friend to our family (Spencers) thankyou for your friendship and love.
May 12, 2026To Wayne and all of Val’s family . Our sympathies on your sad loss . Val was a beautiful lady . We have many happy memories of golf games together over the years. Love from Len and Marg Rowe .
May 12, 2026
RIP Val . ❤️It was a pleasure for us to meet Val when she first came to Dalkeith. She became a lovely friend and comfort to my mum Rhoda. The both of them getting up to mischief and enjoying lots of laughs.
May 12, 2026
We only knew her a short time but she definitely touched our hearts.
Deepest sympathy to all the family.
With love from Lisa & Rhoda xx ❤️🕊️We will miss you granny Jones. Thinking of Wayne, Debbie, Carly and Mitchell at this very sad time. RIP. “The Hourigan’s”
May 12, 2026VALMA WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON. WE HAD MANY GREAT TIMES WITH HER. SO SORRY FOR THE FAMILIES LOSS.
May 13, 2026
DAHL AND ROBERTVal was a real lady who enjoyed life to the fullest. I thoroughly enjoyed our golf and scrabble days including Friday evenings at the golf club for the member’s draw. Wonderful memories! Sincere condolences to her sons and their families.
May 13, 2026Our condolences to all Val’s family. Remembering Val and my mum, Elva Price at the Golf Club Friday night teas, great fun to be with her and her witty humour. RIP, Val. Love Janine and Clive Waite
May 13, 2026Much love and sympathy to you all… so sorry we can’t be with you to support you all and say our farewells to a much loved cousin…. We will be watching from Fiji…
May 13, 2026
Lots of love…Shirley and David..xxxxFond memories of a very special Aunty 💕
May 13, 2026
A life very well lived.💕
Rest Peacefully Granny Jones 💕
Forever loved and remembered 💕
Fiona, Mick, Larni & Elli xxxxThinking of all the Jone’s family at this very sad time. We had many a game of golf at Morwell, where we had many laughs, Val was always fun to be with.
May 14, 2026
Remembering the good times 💞Remembering great tennis days at Westbury with this gentle, caring lady.
May 14, 2026
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Condolences to all of Valma’s family.Fun to be with..we shared so many mutual interests…golfing,cooking, reading , puzzling,& pre dinner drinks🥂
May 14, 2026
Rest in peace dear friend.
Sincere sympathy to her family.Judy E.xxA truly lovely lady both on and off the tennis court Always a smile and kind word for everyone . My condolences to the Jones family at this difficult time
May 15, 2026A lovely lady who enjoyed her life with humour and dignity. She loved her family dearly. Always very fashionable. Close friend of Una Griggs(dec) for many years. Val welcomed me to Una’s extended family and we enjoyed days at golf together.
May 15, 2026Beautiful memories of Granny Jones, such a lovely lady, always loved a chat about tennis.
My love and deepest sympathy to Wayne, Debbie, Carly and Mitch xxSusie Grumley
May 15, 2026Dearly loved cousin and friend of Jean Goldsworthy…..a treasured friendship over many years. Love and deepest sympathy to the family. Jean, Jenny & Heather
May 17, 2026Lovely lady, deepest sympathy to Jonesy, Deb, Carly , and Mitch
May 19, 2026So many happy memories of family times spent with dear Valma. Our thoughts are with Wayne, Daryl, Ross and families.
May 19, 2026
Ruth, Fiona and CraigTo Wayne, Daryl & Ross (and all their families).
May 20, 2026
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Mrs Jones was a fantastic lady and I always remember her kindness and warm welcomes whenever I would be at her house.
Paul Cooke.