Peacefully at Bethell Hospice, Inglewood, on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, Valerie Grogan, in her 70th year, beloved wife of the late Gerard (Jerry) Charles Grogan. Loving mother of Terry and Bonnie, Sean, Christopher and Pamela. Cherished grandmother of Troy, Connor, Mickenzie, Tristan, Bailey, Aidyn, Travis, Alexis, Jerad, and Liam. Dear sister of Jenny, Len, Darlene and predeceased by Billy.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213), Thursday afternoon 2 – 4 and evening 7 – 9 o’clock.
Memorial service will be held in the chapel on Friday morning, September 2 at 11 o’clock.
Reception to follow from 12:30 – 4 o’clock at Glen Eagle Golf Course, located at 15731 Regional Road 50, Caledon.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Bethell Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 78, Inglewood L7C 1H4 (www.bethellhospice.org). Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Lois & Frank Miller
Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Helen Pickett Tedford
On behalf of the Pickett family we wish to offer our sincere condolences on the loss of Valerie. She was a great woman who loved her family very much. She was a great advocate for sports and cheered on all her boys at the Bolton arena while Jerry coached the team. She and Jerry always attended all hockey dances and were very good dancers. It always seemed like they were having a ball! Her caring, warmth and smiling face will be missed. Rest in Peace Valerie!
Patricia, Tom, Ida, Helen and Theresa Pickett
Sara Pannozzo
Sincere condolences to the extended Grogan family and dear friends on the loss of your beloved Val. By all accounts she was a very brave lady who will be sorely missed by all who knew her. I’m sorry for your loss.
Cheri Cowan
Saddened to learn of Val’s passing. My sincere condolences to all the family. Such a lovely lady – such a loss.
Shawnee Baker
My deepest condolences to the Grogan family. Valerie was an amazing grandma to my three children, Mickenzie, Tristan and Bailey. The kids have wonderful memories of their Nana. The beautiful Xmas dinners, fantastic Easter Egg hunts and thoughtful acts of kindness throughout the year. My memory of Valerie will forever be of her beautiful smile 🙂
Dan & Sue Adams
Shocked & saddened to hear of the loss of Val. She was such a sweet lady, we have many good memories of her & Jerry throughout the years…our sincere condolences we send to you all for the loss of an amazing woman. May she truly rest in peace
Karen Miner
Sorry to hear about the passing of Val. She was always cheerful and positive. It was through playing cards that I met Val. She will be greatly missed at our euchre games. She loved to travel and I will miss hearing about her adventures. My condolences to the family.
Kathleen Owen
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Val was a beautiful person with a down to earth personality. She always made us laugh and had wonderful stories to tell. She had a wonderful ability to make you feel special. I will miss her❤️
Sandy Hall
I am so deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful friend whom I knew for over 50 years. Val was such a special woman and her loss will be felt deeply by all those who knew her.
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Grogan family and may God bless you all and give you comfort during your time of grief.
Anne sharkey
My deepest sympathy to all the family. Val was a wonderful lady and I always enjoyed her company. She will be missed.
Anne Sharkey
Sharon Romanoff
Me and Val
we’re Air Force brats on the base in Dowmsview and school friends as well. Val
was so
gorgeous I tried to copy her hair style and the dresses she wore to the dances but she was the only one who could pull off the look looking fabulous. Me? I just ended up looking even more
dorkish. Thanks for the memories and all the laughs inVegas. And no Val I was not smoking in the bathroom in our suite in Vegas. RIP my friend.
Bruce & Cathy Andrew
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Val and send our condolences and love to the family.
Dave Vanstone
Sorry to hear Terry and Bonnie. Our condolences to all of the family. Terry your mom is with your dad. They will truly be missed together now.
Dave Vanstone and Family
Heather Ellis
My heartfelt condolences to Val’s Family. . My Mom and Claudia both lived at the same Nursing Homes. When Val was visiting Claudia ( which was everyday!!!) she always made time to chat with my Mom and I. I always looked forward to seeing her smiling face. Such a great lady.
JOHN DALEY
My sincere condolences to your family. I was shocked to hear of her passing.
Sharron Breen
My sincerest condolences to the family. Val was a lovely woman and will be sadly missed. Rest in peace.
Micheline Robichaud
My sincere sympathy to Val’s family. I will miss her greatly at Bridge night, she was such a keen player. She always talked about her grandkids with such pride. Rest in peace.
Chris & Caroline Wright
Our deepest sympathies to the Grogan Family. Valerie was a great woman, always so warm and friendly with a great smile.
Gianna Ottorino
My condolence to Val’s family and friends. May time help heal your sorrows.
Jean Desantis, Mark Desantis, Joanne young, Lisa Desantis and Tina Desantis
So sad to here of the passing of Val. She was a very caring and cheerful person.. Known Val and jerry thru the early hockey days in Bolton and met several times at coffee in Tims. She will surely be missed. My sincere sympathies to the family.
Lorri
I’m so sorry. My sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace.
Ana & Susie
Our sincerest condolences to Terry and the Grogan family. We will always remember Val for making us laugh with all of her vacation stories.
Pam Little
Terry, Bonnie and family,
So sorry to hear that Val has passed on. She will be in your hearts forever.
Donna & Steve
Thoughts of Beautiful Val and her Wonderful Family will be with us, as you all work hard to celebrate the love she gave and the love you gave back to her…we are so sorry for your loss!
Penny Bogner
Val was a very special person. She touched many lives with her caring ways. She had a generous spirit and social conscience. Charles Printing donated all the printing for our Ferguson Memorial Walk every year in memory of our daughter Heidi to raise funds for Family Transition Place. Our family are so grateful. We hold all the Grogan family in our hearts at this difficult time.
Penny and Gus Bogner and family
Courtney and Connor Ferguson
Jean Pilon & Millie Pilon
We are very saddened at your loss. Especially mom, she will miss her very much.
Don robb
Sad to hear. Your family lost the most generous and kind matriarch who donated so much to our community. Our prayers to the Grogan family at this challenging time.
The Robbs
Bill @ Syntec
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Val’s passing. A lovely lady who I dealt with in business for 18 years. My condolences, she will be missed.
Ann Davidson
My condolences to all the Grogan family.
From way back when our kids were in hockey, to owning businesses in Bolton, to my Hospice work visiting Jerry Val was always so kind, friendly and showed such a warm personality.
I am saddened as I had no idea she was unwell. She will be much missed.
Ann Davidson.
Helen Emanoilidis
My deepest heartfelt condolences to The Grogan family. God Bless.
Moira Chevalier
I was very sad to hear the news of Val’s passing. Over the years we would meet to share stories about our grandchildren and each time we would say ‘Let’s do this more often.’ I wish we had.
Moira Chevalier
I was sad to hear the news of Val’s passing. Over the years we woul often meet to catch up on each other’s lives and tell stories about our grand children. When we did that we’d always say ‘Let’s do this more often.’ I wish we had.
Christine & Neil Cooke
We are truly sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Ken and Cynthia Weisbrod
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to The Grogan family
Val was my maid of honor and a great friend. We have wonderful memories of Gerry and Val from stock car racing to Sunday night poker games wonderful dinners and great holidays to-gether.I will miss our long conversations. God Bless all of you
Dale and John Guindon
Extending our sympathy to the Grogan family. Val was a Gem, had many laughs and wonderful times with she and Jerry. Very sad.
Dawn Roy
I have known Val and the Grogan family my entire life and I was devasted to hear yesterday morning that such a close friend to our family had passed. It has been a struggle to watch my own parents who loved Val so very much in such pain these last few months and days leading up to her passing. I cannot imagine how difficult this must be for her children and the rest of the grogan family. The bolton community and those who knew Val well have lost a very special person, one who will never be forgotten. My sincere condolences go out to the family. I loved Val and will never forget the years of friendship and special times she shared with the Busby family. Rest in peace Val xoxo
Nancy Ammerman
Val’s passing is a loss for many but mostly her family. My thoughts are with you all. May she rest peacefully. Xo
Fiorella Plastina
So sad to hear of Val’s passing. We used to run into each other all over town & always said let’s get together but unfortunately didn’t happen, for that I’m so sorry. Make the most of each day! May Val rest in eternal peace!
Jeannette
So sorry to hear the passing of Val I will always remember you Val ❤️ The heavens have gained a beautiful Angel rest in peace Val
Pat, Jan, Andrew and Chris Ryan
It is with great sadness and disbelief that the Ryan family have heard of your sad news . We met Val at the hockey arena when Chris was a little boy and Sean just a bit older. Over the years with social events and “bumping” into her around town, she always had a beautiful smile, while exchanging family events of her Children, Grand Children and Mother in Law Claudia. The Bolton Community will miss her very much. Our thoughts are with you all. We hope the happy memories that you must have will help you cope at this difficult time.
memories of a lovely lady.
Phyllis Prince
My sincere condolences to all the family. Was a beautiful lady. Rest in eternal peace Val.
Marg Pilson
Sincere condolences to all the Grogans from all the Pilsons. No more anguish.
bob and foula skaltsiotis
our deepest condolences to the Grogan family , God rest her soul, my she rest in peace ..
Cat
Bonnie, Terry and Family,
Oh what a journey. Glad there was time to share with Val. Tell her how much she is loved and how you are going to miss her, your mom, and your friend. “When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know”. Val will always be watching over you. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Love
Catherine and Russell
Papadeas Family (Babalou's)
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to the entire family on the passing of Val. Her warm smile will always be remembered at Babalou’s. May she rest in peace and her memory eternal.
From the entire Papadeas family
Janine Livingston
Dear Terry and Bonnie: So sad to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was such a friendly fun loving person. Val would often stop by the market and share her love of cooking with me. She would look forward to picking out the best Prime Rib to take home and make for a family dinner. She was so proud of all her family and spoke so loving of all her grandchildren. I will miss her visits. May the wonderful memories you hold close to your heart help you during this difficult time. Love Janine (“The World’s Best Secretary”!)
Ron and Jane McCullough
Our deepest condolences to all the Grogan family, Val will be sadly missed.
Scott & Angie Reinhart
Our condolences to the Grogan family on the loss of your Mom.
Nadine and Ross Catalli
When Val and Jerry got married, they moved in with my family. She was a wonderfully kind big sister to an awkward 10 year old. Terry was like a little brother and I loved babysitting him. Tonight I read her obituary in disbelief. Even though we didn’t see each other often, we would always just pick up the conversation as though little time had passed. I truly regret not following my inclination to call her recently, as I did not know she was ill. Val called my Mom (Alice) and told her about renovating Claudia’s apartment, said her heart was not in it. Maybe her heart knew. In her calm loving way, Val held all her family together and tucked many others under her wings as well.
To all the Grogans and all the Russels, I feel deeply for you in your grief and hope time will bring back the happy memories. Val, you were always a wonderful lady. I will miss you. Go with God to the lovely place he must have prepared for you.
With much love and sorrow,
Nadine and Ross
Little Pidge - Carrie-Anne Pidgeon
Val was one of the best hockey Moms at the Bolton arena! All the Grogans were a huge part of our family. So many great memories! The Pidgeons send you lots of love during this hard time. Forever loved and in our thoughts.
Barbara Bate & Brian Spooner
Condolences to all the Grogan family. We will miss Val tremendously at our bridge games. She was always such a wonderful kind & caring friend.
Robin Prufer
So sorry for your loss. She is a very special lady, very generous, gracious and kind to all. Thinking of her family and many friends during this sad time.
Dominique Cross
My sincerest condolences to the Grogan family, Val was a lovely lady, may she Rest In Paradise
Dominique and Craig Cross
Maryann Herlinger
Val was always good to me. I enjoyed her friendship.
May she now rest pain free.
Maryann Herlinger
Greg Scott
Our deepest regrets to Terry, Sean, Chris, and your families. Val was truly one of the greatest people to have set foot on this earth. You must be proud to have her as a mother and a friend. I appreciate the kindness she has given to the entire Scott family all her years. Thank you Val.
Love to all the Grogans’ and their families,
Greg, Menna, Adelaide, Willoughby, and Wilder
Case and Evelyn Maarse and sons Garry and Darren
To the entire Grogan family, our neighbours on Duffy’s lane for 41 years, our deepest sympathies.
Wendy and Ray Marshall
We were so very sorry to hear about your mom. We just found out so we’re not able to be with you today. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your mom was a wonderful lady.
Sheila Hutchinson
To the Grogan Family;
My sincere condolences on the passing of your mom.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
All in due time, may your sadness be filled of fond memories of your wonderful mother.
Sheila Hutchinson
The Cella Family
To Terry and extended Grogan family, we express our deepest sympathy for the loss of Val. We hope for the family that your memories bring you comfort. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Joy Croft
My deepest sympathy to Val’s family, she was such fun at our euchre nights, I know the girls will miss her stories of all her travels. Val had such a positive outlook on life. Joy Croft
Mona, Joe and Michael - GAP Waste Management Inc.
Our sincere condolences for the loss of a wonderful lady. Val was not only a business associate – she was a friend and we are thankful that we had a number of years of sharing stories and adventures with each other. To her family, please find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of your mother and grandmother. We are only finding out about her passing within the last one-half hour so want you to know that although we were not present for visitations or the funeral, we are thinking of all of you. Another special person gone from our lives but not our memories. We will always remember her humour and the picture you have posted is perfect – if reflects the happiness in Val’s face.
Glenn and Debbie Vasey
Terry, Bonnie and the Grogan family,
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Val was a kind, genuine, fun loving, wonderful lady and so very proud of all of you. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Sincere condolences,
Glenn and Debbie Vasey
Paul and Betty Johnston
Our deepest sympathy Terry and Bonnie! You were very good to Val and will surely miss her.
JOHN&VERNA TRAYNOR
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL THE FAMILY
Shahla DeLong
I am so sorry and very upset to hear the loss of Val…She was such a amazing person, Why…Her
full of life, gracious, kind, loved Life and travel.
Loved and supported her friends and family.
Will be truly missed.
Condolences to the Grogan Family.
Will miss her smile as I stopped to say hi on our street.
Shahla DeLong
Edie McKee-Rawlinson
I am so sorry to hear for the loss that family and friends of Valerie Grogan are having to endure. I knew her as a customer at Zehrs for as long as I can remember, and she was always such a wonderful customer to deal with. Always pleasant, and always had a smile to offer. I’m so saddened by this news.
Deepest condolences to all of the Grogan family.
Sincerely,
Edie McKee-Rawlinson
John O'Malley
Vals laughter generosity and kindness will be missed by so many. May you somehow find peace in your sadness.