Valerie Laura (Monahan) Grech, in her 75th year, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 after a 14 year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Surrounded by loved ones, Valerie is now at peace.
Valerie was a beautiful, intelligent, and caring daughter, wife, mother & grandmother. Valerie was born on July 6, 1949 in Dublin, Ireland. She moved to Canada in 1967 with her parents, Patricia and Richard Monahan and siblings, Alan (Mary), Caroline (Frank), Derek, Sylvia (Mike) and Louise (Todd). It is there that she met the love of her life Joseph Grech and married him on her 19th Birthday, July 6, 1968. Joe and Valerie raised their daughters, Jennifer and Julie in London, Ontario until they moved to Bayfield, Ontario to enjoy their retirement together.
Valerie enjoyed music, dancing, socializing with her close circle of friends, and loved to travel to Florida with her beloved husband, Joe. She remained active until Alzheimer’s stole her independence and so much more.
She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Jennifer (Scott), Julie (Lou), grandchildren, Dustin (Melissa), Nicole (Devon), Kristina (Matthew), James, Jackson and Cy. Valerie will be dearly missed by her sister-in-law & brothers-in-law, Henry (Maria), Tessie (Salvatore), Paul (Frances) and was sadly predeceased by her parents, Patricia (Murphy) and Richard Monahan, mother-in-law and father-in-law Josephine (Craig) and Joseph Grech and brothers-in-laws Matthew, Salvatore (Tessie) Godwin (Leslie) and her sisters-in-laws Karen Monahan and Nancy Kenny . Aunty Valerie will be missed dearly by her many nieces and nephews. They all adored her very much.
Special thanks to the wonderful, caring staff at Bluewater Rest Home, in Zurich, Ontario. Valerie was cared for with an abundance of love, respect and dignity.
Respecting Valerie’s wishes cremation has taken place. Please join Valerie’s family to celebrate her life on July 6th (Valerie’s Birthday and her Wedding Anniversary) 1-5pm at Widder Station: 8395 Decker Rd, Thedford, Ontario
If you wish to honour Valerie, consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, or a charity of your choice.
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JOSEPH DENISI
joe sorry to hear about valerie she wasabeautiful and wonderful lady.
our prayers are with you and your family
Rose Lajos
Dear cousin Joe and Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Valerie will be missed by so many people.
Xo
Rose and family
Bob and Carolyn Snell
So sorry to hear this Joe. Bob and I send our sincere thoughts to you and your family. Love Carolyn
Carol Ouellette
Dear Joe and family, I am so sorry to learn of the death of your wife, mother and grandmother.
Although I did not meet Val often she had a wonderful countenance that made everyone feel she was genuinely happy to know them.
Please know you are in my prayers Joe
Carol Ouellette (Frydryszczyk)
Christopher Duffy Dublin
Sending condolences to Valerie’s Family at this difficult time. I hope some relief is felt at the end of her hard journey for Valerie and you all. May she be at peace and now shine brightly like she always did.
Paul Hebert
On behalf of the Ontario Police College, I offer my sincerest sympathies to the Grech family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. I wish you strength in the days ahead.
Louise – Thinking of you and hoping your memories of special times bring you comfort.
Paul Hebert,
Director
Ontario Police College
Wayne and Melita Cronin
I remember seeing Valerie when I was a little girl living across the street from the Grech family. I thought she was the prettiest lady ever. She was always so kind to us and of course so was Joe. After they moved away, it seemed like years went by before I met up with them again in either Goderich or Bayfield. They were still the nicest people ever and she was still so pretty.
Our deepest sympathies goes out to Joe, the girls and their families and sending warm hugs to all of you.
Wayne and Melita.
Renee Simonsen
My deepest condolences to the Monahan and Grech family at this very sad time.
Sandra & Matthew Grech
Sandra (Matthew) Grech
My sincere condolences on the passing of Valerie. Val was a kind and beautiful person, who also had a great sense of humour. Lots of great memories and laughter shared together. The cooking club, fun times on chicken island and many more that will be forever in my heart. Rest easy Val 🕊 Those we love never go away, they walk beside us everyday ❤️
Jay & Josie Simonsen
Please accept our sincere condolences at this very sad time. May your happy memories give you peace. Our thoughts are with your family.
Jennifer Moore
A very sincere and deepest condolences on the passing of Valerie. I came to know Joe and Valerie am the rest of the family, through my friendship with her sister Louise. Valerie was a funny and kind person who loved her family very much. I am so very sorry for you loss
Grace, Ali & Austin
We offer our deepest condolences to the Grech and Monahan family. Sending lots of love to Aunty Caroline, Uncle Frank and their family during this difficult time. ❤️
Teresa Thorpe
To Joe and family: Joe so sorry to hear of Valerie’s passing. She was so beautiful both inside and out. Charlie and I have you in our thoughts. Sincere condolences to the whole family.
Colleen Anello
Dear Jen, Scott and family,
I am so sad when I read of your mother’s passing I always thought she was so beautiful when I would see her at work. Out condolences to everyone! Thinking of you.
Blue Water Rest Home
Sending condolences on behalf of the Residents, Staff and Board at Blue Water Rest Home. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Michelle McClean
From the McClean’s: please accept our most sincere and deepest condolences on the passing of Mrs. Grech (Valerie). To say she was kind, caring, funny, charismatic mom that kept us neighbourhood girls in line is an understatement because she offered so much more. I am truly blessed to have known her from the early age of 5 and all the stories and the shenanigans will never run dry.
Be at eternal peace 🕊️❤️
Rose Failla
Sending love, thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely Tony and Rose Failla
Godfrey & Shirley Craig
Dear Joe and families
Godfrey and I are so sad to realize that Valerie’s precious life has come come to an end here on earth. We all have missed Valerie’s contribution to family functions the past years. She was always so happy and loved her family so much. We have all been blessed sharing times with Valerie and will continue to remember your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Norma
So sorry to hear this Jen..Sincere condolences to you, Scott and Family.
Fond memories will forever comfort you.
Saundra Slater, Birmingham
It has been far too many years since I was in Canada spending time with Valerie and the rest of the Monahan clan. I have very fond memories of the trip when Valerie was nothing but kindness and welcoming. She now rests in peace knowing how much she was loved by all.
Agnes Perfect
One of our little Irish jewels that joined our Maltese group. Always ready for fun as young marrieds raising our little families. Amazing, her battle to stay with us…. May she shine from above as she did when with us. God bless you all in your loss💐💝
Derek Coyne
Sincere condolences to the Grech and Monaghan families on the passing of Valerie. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Derek & Aileen Coyne (IRL)
Aunty Laur
My heart is broken at the loss of Valerie she was a beautiful person x suffered far too much.my deepest sympathy to Joe x all the extended family sending love to all at this sad time x for all the hard days ahead Aunty Laura x fanily
Angela & Clive Matthews
We’ve shared so many happy memories since we met over 50 years ago. Who knew that when we first met our friendship would grow as our children grew and matured and we would have all those shared memories. You’ll always be in hearts and we’ll cherish those memories until we met again. Love always Angela & Clive xxx
vicki sinclair
Valerie was beautiful inside and out, always had a smile on her face. Marc and I are thinking about your entire family at this difficult time ❤️🫶
Pauline Coyne
I have wonderful memories of my beautiful cousin Valerie before she left Ireland. I was also so privileged to visit Canada twice and meet her great and funny husband Joe and her beautiful girls Jennifer
and Julie. I extend my sincere condolences to Valerie’s family.
Rest In Peace 🌹❤
Geraldine O'Neill & Martin Monahan
To Joe – Jennifer – Julie & extended Monahan & Grech families. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time. Earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain. RIP Valerie