VILLINGER, Valerie Dawn

VILLINGER (née CERCHÉ) Valerie Dawn. 7 January 1943-13 Oct 2025. Seller of pharmaceuticals and supplements to the horse racing industry throughout Victoria for Hood & Co Pharmacy, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Daughter of Cyril Victor (‘Jim’) Cerchi (horse trainer) and Nellie Tankard (both dec). Adored sister of Merle Caddy, Ron (dec), Dorothy Eichler (dec), Beverley Spalding (dec), Jeanette Stebbing (dec), Kay Scott (dec), Jim, Rae Hayes (dec), Vivienne McGowan (‘Fid’), Mick, Lynne Smith, Bobby (dec) and Billy. Beloved aunt to 32 nephews and nieces. Wife to Alan Villinger (dec). Best mate and beloved partner of Peter Wells (dec). Died peacefully in Northern Hospital in the loving presence of her family. Forty-seven-year resident of Cuming Place, Sunbury—loved by all her neighbours. For funeral details see Valerie’s online tribute at whiteladyfunerals.com.au