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A listed Greater Dandenong ‘living treasure’ Valmont David Wilson has died.
Mr Wilson, 88, was renowned for his voluntary community service, particularly after retirement.
One of Greater Dandenong’s inaugural Living Treasures, Mr Wilson’s strong faith was said to be his motivation.
“While many people retire and see this an ending, Val saw retirement as a new beginning, an opportunity to help others who were less fortunate,” his citation on the council website states.
“It is the quiet dedication of people like Val, which supports the fabric of our community.”
His service included being an Elder at the Church of Christ, who supported the minister as well as the congregation’s spiritual needs.
He also served as treasurer for the Churches of Christ Overseas Mission and Sandown Park Kindergarten.
Mr Wilson also volunteered as an ‘honorary chaplain’ at Southern Cross and HL Williams aged care facilities, conducting Ecumenical services, memorial services and hospital visits.
He and his late wife Norma ran a long-running playgroup for more than 40 children in the church hall.
The eldest child of Scottish immigrants, he and his parents and siblings moved into Springvale in World War II.
He and Norma raised two children.
