Val Wilson …

It is with great sadness that the Club would like to inform Members of the death of Val Wilson.

Val passed away in the early hours of Tuesday 28th March – after a battle with cancer.

Val dedicated her whole life to her family and swimming – supporting both Ian & Lynne through their careers.

She joined Sunderland Swimming Club as a coach in 1994 and worked with many of our young athletes until her retirement in 2014.

Val will be remembered for her hard work, enthusiasm and drive – coupled with vast knowledge of swimming, she helped many of our young athletes in their formative years.

As a club, we pass on our condolences to the family.

The family will be holding a small, private funeral and have asked that rather than flowers, donations should be made to St Benedicts Hospice in Ryhope (https://www.justgiving.com/stbenedictshospice) where Val spent her last days.