V is for Val

My lovely auntie Val died today. She was my Dad's older sister. A full of fun character with a cheeky streak! She threw wonderful Christmas parties & November bonfires. She came on holiday to France with us once (to visit Mom's family), and was horrified when she, as the guest of honour, was presented with the chicken's head.
Her husband, Uncle Vince, died just over a year ago...after 58 years of marriage, it must have been a very strange year without him. 
A shock of a day really, she deteriorated within a matter of hours...but I'm so glad she went peacefully. 
Rest in peace, in loving arms, Auntie Val.

Today I'm grateful for;
1) Lots of wonderful memories of Auntie Val.
2) Whatsapp to keep in touch with family back in the UK.
3) Having a hope that death is far from the end...knowing that auntie Val is in a much better place.