STARK Val Denys, Lesley, Denise and families would like to express their sincere gratitude for all the letters and cards of condolence they have received and to thank everyone for their support given and kindness shown following their recent sad loss, also for the very generous donations given in memory of Val. Extending their gratitude to Dr. Mike Brookes and Staff at Reeth Medical Centre for all their kind care and help given throughout Val's tough times, to the Doctors and Staff at The Central Dales Practice in Wensleydale for their unfailing care given in former years and to the Doctors and Staff on the CDU at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton for being so kind and sensitive at such a sad time. Many thanks to Rev'd Caroline Hewlett for leading Val's service, to Muker Band and to Simon Barningham for doing what he does best, just being Simon.