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Loading...COPELAND, Lorraine Elizabeth (nee Gray):
Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, at Southland Hospital, Invercargill, on the 2nd October 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 Street’s, Invercargill on Wednesday 7th October 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.
PATTERSON, Kevin:
After a long, brave and courageous journey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026. A loved and cherished husband of Heather, a treasured Dad and father-in-law of Simon and Tania, Kent and Yvette, Jessie and Reece, Louisa and Curtis, an adored Grandad of Mikaela; Grace, and Ava; Hunter, and Harper; Lochie, Ella, and Levi, and a special friend to many.
"Fought bravely, loved deeply, remembered always."
In respect of Kevin's wishes, a private service will be held. Thank you to Dunedin Hospital, St John's Ambulance and Ross Home for your care and support of Dad. Messages to the Patterson family, PO Box 2148, Wakatipu, or on Kevin's page at hopeandsons.co.nz