COOPER, Lorraine Constance (nee Bird)

Of Carterton. On 19th February 2023 peacefully at home in the presence of her family. In her 84th year. Dearly loved wife and best mate of the late Colin ‘Coop’ (they were married for 54 years). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Christine and Craig Aston (D‘Úrville Island), Wayne and Michelle (Lake Ferry), Louise and the late Malcolm Willoughby (Masterton), Diane and Stuart Blathwayt (Carterton). Loved Grandma of Zane and Crystal, Nadine and Lincoln; Laura and Tom, Ethan and Arnia, Sam and Jess; Ashley and Josh, Daniel and Makayla. Loved great-Grandma of Morgan and expected new brother; Zara and expected new sister; Aubree, Alaya; Blake; and Tali. Good friend to Lyndon and Sarah Beale, and Francie Hamilton. Lorraine’s family would like to thank the Palliative Care team, all the lovely Healthcare Girls, Hospice and the many others who have helped us make mums journey easier for her. A service for Lorraine will be held in the Richmond Chapel, Richmond Road, Carterton, on Friday 24th February 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by burial at the Clareville Lawn Cemetery. Messages to the Cooper family, C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743 or can be left on Lorraine’s tribute page.