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Dame KOOPMAN-BOYDEN Obituary

DNZM, Emeritus Professor. Peacefully at Waikato Hospital on 27 August 2025, aged 82 years. Distinguished academic and advocate for older people, who dedicated more than four decades of her life to advancing the well being of seniors and shaping the nation's understanding of ageing. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Martin & Lauren; Juliet & Fraser. Proud Grandmother of Emma, Lucy, Alex and Parker. Formerly married to the late John Koopman with whom she shared many years and a family. Sister and sister-in-law to Clive & the late Shirley Boyden and Geoff & Glenys Boyden. All messages to Dame Peggy's Family, c/- PO Box 4449, Hamilton 3447. In preference to flowers a donation may be made to Age Concern in her memory. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Peggy's life to be held at the Waikato Cathedral Church of St Peter, 51 Victoria Street, Hamilton, on Thursday 11 September 2025 at 2.00pm. Live-stream details can be found at www.pellowandhillfunerals.co.nz


Published by Waikato Times on Aug. 30, 2025.

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HUDA MELSOM

September 25, 2025

With sadness and heartfelt for the passing of my dear friend Peggy l offer my condolences and prayers for the progress of her beautiful soul in the worlds of God the All Glory
Omy God! O Thou forgiver of sins, bestower of gifts, dispeller of afflictions!

Verily, I beseech Thee to forgive the sins of such as have abandoned the physical garment and have ascended to the spiritual world.

O my Lord! Purify them from trespasses, dispel their sorrows, and change their darkness into light. Cause them to enter the garden of happiness, cleanse them with the most pure water, and grant them to behold Thy splendors on the loftiest mount.
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Age Concern Waikato

September 10, 2025

Please except our sincere condolences for the passing of Dame Peggy. We honour her commitment to our older population here in the Waikato and around the country.
We appreciate the support to contribute to this work continuing in the future.

Cherryl McConnell (Mills)

September 10, 2025

Our love & Prayers to Peggys family....Peggy was a big part of our family when she first came to Hamilton....my Parents Audrey & Russell Mills, Dad being Peggys cousin....Sorry I can´t be there on Thursday...Much Love Cherryl

Kathy BROOKING

September 3, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Barb Garbutt

August 30, 2025

Such fond memories of Peggy´s kindness and support in the forming of the Institute of Healthy Ageing back in mid 2010´s. A great advisor, mentor and guide. RIP Peggy.

Paul Gilchrist

August 30, 2025

My condolence the Dame Peggs family

Theresa Reid

August 30, 2025

Dear Julia, Martin and families. Peter Rankin and I shared many years of friendship with Peggy. She was always fun and stimulating to be with.
She was very proud of, and felt supported by, you both and got great joy from having grandchildren. She will live on all of you. May she rest on peace. Arohanui, Theresa Reid

Pippa Mahood

August 30, 2025

Peggy was larger than life. She was a dear friend as well as a colleague sharing a deep passion in care for the elderly. She will be missed.

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