James Valentine remembered as voice of warmth and wit
James Valentine shaped Australian radio with warmth, humour and connection, leaving behind a legacy that continues to resonate
21°CLate of Cairns. Passed away peacefully on 21st June 2026, aged 93 years.
Loved mother of Michael, Paul, Diane, Greg, Sharon and Anna-Lisa. Cherished grandmother of Oliver, Nathan, Jason, Julian, Eliot, Sean, Justin, Rebecca, Natasha, Madina, Tristan, Kieta, Ellaheh, Rhohan, Shahab, Joanne, Mona, Natalie and Kaylah. Proud great-grandmother of Natalie, Isabella, Miles, Eamon, Lienna, Micah, Frank, Tkai, Amoi, Taiani, Ronnie, Alex, Kaleia and Shirin.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Margaret’s Funeral Service to be held at The Cairns Funeral Directors Chapel, 36 Pease Street, Manoora, on Wednesday 1st July 2026 commencing at 11.00am.
Following the service, the cortege will proceed to the Martyn Street Cemetery. Services will be conducted in accordance with Bahai law.
“The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.” — Bahá’u’lláh
Funeral by : Cairns Funeral Directors
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