Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on December 17, 2013 at 19:34

Sadly, I have to tell people that Valerie has now passed away.  I had known her for many years, and am very upset to hear this news.  I thought it best to post this so people would be informed.  Val, you will be dearly missed!  X

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on December 18, 2013 at 1:51

You are right Christine.  Read my post relating to my experience with a couple of elderly neighbours, and you will see what I mean. 
 
Christine Clifford said:

Thank you for letting us know. Very sad to end your days in such a way.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Jade Young on December 18, 2013 at 12:13

We are deeply saddened by the news of our lovely neighbour Valerie.  We are so sorry to hear of her passing and the unfortunate circumstances.  We moved out of GLE just over a year ago, but keep in contact with life at Golden Lane via this network and the wonderful friends we made there.  Thinking of her and all of the wonderful older residents.

Jade, Noel & Mae (now 3/12) ex-229 CH.  xxx

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by nathan on December 19, 2013 at 23:21

Just a line to Jade Young, and anyone else who knew Valerie,  perhaps you can help, I have spoke to her GP practice  Dr Loh and she said they are having difficulty finding any next of kin, I googled Valerie's name and discovered she was a quaker and involved with charity work for the society of friends (quakers), I have rang a few of there numbers and gave her details to one, so if you have any information that may help to track down  any friends or realatives if you wish to assist you could ring the Neaman practice on 020 7600 9740, or the quakers on 020 7663 1000, and if you are feeling optimistic you could try the COL.

     I didn't  know Valerie that well and I only ever spoke to her a few times, but she came across as a warm person, a good egg, a decent stick or salt of the earth type, and sadly a  dying breed, and just find it sad to hear the circumstances of her demise, and think maybe she deserved a dignafied  send of if at all possible, and if she was religious maybe she would have or would appreciate it.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by BARBICAN POLICE TEAM on December 20, 2013 at 8:56

A friend of the Ms Porter has already been in contact with the Estate Office and Police and the information has been passed on to Dr Loh and staff at the Neaman Practice.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Miss Julie on December 21, 2013 at 11:23

This is a subject very close to my heart with an elderly and frail mother 100 miles away. I would be willing to volunteer. I don't have a lot of time but could spare a couple of hours a week to pop in and see someone or do some shopping or jobs.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by BARBICAN POLICE TEAM on January 8, 2014 at 15:26

Several residents and friends of Valerie who would like to attend a service have been in contact with us and this will be arranged by the hospital although nothing has been planned yet.

I have contact details of the person handling matters who will advise me when more information is available.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on January 8, 2014 at 22:54

Thank you for your post BPT.  I have asked for details in the Estate Office, but they don't have any information.  I would be very grateful for more information when you receive it, as I had known Val for many years, and she was so lovely.  Many of us here thought of her as a friend, and are devastated over what happened.  May I also ask, considering she was a COL tenant for many years, what gesture they will also make?  Many thanks.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by BARBICAN POLICE TEAM on January 23, 2014 at 15:06

I have been advised by the hospital that the funeral service for Elizabeth (Valerie) Porter details are as follows:

 

Wednesday 29th January 2014

0930 hours

East London Crematorium, Grange Road, London, E13 0HB

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Miss Julie on February 1, 2014 at 11:02

Picking up on the community support for elderly residents, has anyone heard of or participated in the Casserole Club which encourages younger people to make an extra portion of food and have a meal with an elderly person who might like some company and a home-cooked meal. It might be a nice thing to try: http://www.casseroleclub.com

• ▶ Reply