After a courage battle with breast cancer, Valerie Naomi (nee Hamaoka) Mason passed away peacefully at Joseph Brant Hospital on August 25, 2022. Loving mother and best friend of Mariko. Daughter of the late Yosh and Amy Hamaoka. Survived by her brother Greg (Penny), sister Shawna, nephews Alex and Nick and niece Emiko. Valerie will be dearly missed by extended family and long-time friends. Valerie graduated from McMaster and University of Toronto and pursued a career as an Occupational Therapist at Hamilton Health Sciences (Chedoke), CCAC, and Saint Elizabeth’s (Oakville). She loved music, playing the piano, creating stained glass art, and animals (especially sea otters, sloths, and shih tzus). The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Valerie’s long-time friend, Penny Lyn, for her care and support throughout her illness. A memorial gathering will take place at Smith’s Funeral Home (1167 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON L7P 2S7) on September the 3rd, 3-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada would be appreciated.
“Everyone I love will know exactly who you are
‘Cause this is not goodbye, just till we meet again.”
– E.Sheeran
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Valerie Naomi Mason Hamaoka Thursday August 25th 2022..
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