COUPER, Jocelyn Ruth (Ruth). Passed away peacefully at Beetham on 26th April 2024. Much loved wife of the late Tom. Treasured mother and mother in law of Tina and Steve (Perth), and Ross. Loved daughter and daughter in law of the late Laurie and Marion Tidswell, and the late Magnus and Joan Couper. Loved sister and sister in law of Gavin, Alan, Brian, Ross and Rosemary, Ian and Joyce, the late Dawn, the late Grace and Eric, and the late Gilbert and Joan. Loved niece of Richard and Shirley, and the late Maurice and Lois, the late John and Jennifer, the late Eva and Ralph. Treasured aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Special companion of Wendy. Mum’s funeral service will be held at Evans Chapel, Ormond Road at 1pm on Saturday 4th May followed by private cremation. Evans Funeral Services Ltd FDANZ www.evansfuneral.co.nz
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