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George Topley COPPARD

1923 - 2023

BORN

1923

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Osbornes Funeral Directors

197 - 199 Old Taupo Road

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

George COPPARD Obituary

COPPARD, George Topley. 19.9.1923 - 22.7.2023 Loved husband of the late Zilpha Coppard nee Storey. Devoted father of Gary and Sandra (Rotorua), Raewyn and Ron Wallace (Christchurch). Loving Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Great Great Grandfather. Loving brother of Tony (Auckland), and the late Ted (Rotorua). Returned Serviceman Army No. 618118. Now at Peace. Thank you to the Care Village, Ngongotaha, for their kindness to Popa George. George's funeral will be held at 1pm, Wednesday 26 July, at Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel, 197 Old Taupo Rd, Rotorua. Followed by refreshments at the Rotorua Masonic Hall, 1131 Fenton Street. For live stream and tributes, please visit osbornes.co.nz/tributes.




Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jul. 25, 2023.

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Jane Butler

July 25, 2023

History will always remember Popa George for the key role he played in transforming the world in his time. He left an indelible mark for generations yet unborn to see and applaud.

What a legend!

Rest in Peace "Papa George"
It had been a privilege to care & support you.
I will miss you.

Jane Butler
Healthcare Assistant
The CARE Village
Rotorua

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26

Funeral

1:00 p.m.

Osbornes Funeral Directors

197 - 199 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua

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