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Audrey COPLAND

2026 · Canterbury

Died 21 June 2026Posted 24 June 2026

On June 21, 2026, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Derek. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Robyn, Angela and Stuart Wright, Paul and Victoria, and Diane and Guy Norris. Adored Nana of Hugh, the late Todd, and Kent; Hannah, Simon, and Alice; Ben and Will; Henry, Ben and Annabel, and great-Nana of her 15 great-grandchildren.

Messages to the Copland family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

A service to celebrate Audrey's life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Saturday, June 27, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Chertsey Cemetery.

Arranged by Paterson's Funeral Services

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Chertsey Cemetery

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