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 Rd, 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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM THE FAMILY
Lorraine’s family wish to thank sincerely, all who have supported them during Lorraine’s recent illness and at the time of her passing.
The lovely personal messages of sympathy, cards, letters, flowers, tributes, phonecalls, food, and visits have been appreciated and are a great comfort to us.
A special thanks to: the Palliative care Team, the lovely Healthcare Girls, Hospice and all who cared for Lorraine; to Sharon Penny for her comforting words and to all who attended the service.
Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our heartfelt thanks.

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 24/02/2023 2:00 p.m. Richmond Chapel Richmond Road Carterton