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Lorraine COPELAND

2026 · Southland

Died 2 October 2026Posted 6 October 2026

Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, at Southland Hospital, Invercargill, on October 2, 2026, aged 85 years. Loved and adored wife of the late Kevin Copeland. Amazing Mum and mother-in-law to the late Sarah and Pete, Richard and Kirstie, Janet and Scott. Cherished Nana to Abbey, Harry, Tim, Bella, Kate, Lauren, Henry, Grace, and Max.

A service to celebrate the very full life of Lorraine will be held in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, cnr Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Wednesday, October 7 at 11.00am. A special thanks to the team at Southland Hospital for their support and care of Mum.

Messages to 20 Retreat Road, Invercargill 9872 or to Lorraine's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link is available.

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