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James COOPER

2026 · Canterbury

Died 1 July 2026Posted 5 July 2026

Passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret (née Bruce). Much loved father and father-in-law of Jane and Paul, and Campbell and Nicole. Cherished "Jimbob" to his five grandchildren: Eve, Theodore, Greta, Archie and Sylvie.

A memorial service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at the Havelock North Function Centre, Te Mata Road, Havelock North on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 11.00am.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinson's New Zealand would be appreciated via: https://www.parkinsons.org.nz/donate Messages for the Cooper Family, c/- PO Box 8424, Havelock North.

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Havelock North Function Centre

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