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Alison COPLAND Obituary
"The rose petal floats on water.
The Kingfisher flashes above the pond.
Life and beauty swirl in the midst of death."
A memorial service for Ali will be held on Thursday, October 23, at Southern Funeral Home, at 2.00pm, followed by light refreshments. At Ali's request, please wear colourful clothing. Donations may kindly be left at the service for Cancer Research. Messages to 856 Glendhu Road, Waimumu, Gore, 9774. (* denotes deceased)
Memories and Condolences
for Alison COPLAND
4 Entries
Helen Kowalewski
October 31, 2025
Ali was a lovely lady and a pleasure to meet.
Monica Graham
October 24, 2025
Ali, you may have been a bit shorter than me, but I was always looking up to you. "Hey chick!" you would say, and an awkward 90s teen felt seen. You had a practical, can-do energy and a great sense of fun. When I picture you from that time, you are capable and in command of things, whether at the car-dealership in Andy Bay Road, or at the wheel of a whale of an Aussie rental in Brisbane.
I can still see you expertly manoeuvring a double cab ute on our steep driveway - when you popped back into my life for a quick hello, bright and happy and so, so proud to introduce your young man Sam.
It was obvious that Sam, Sarah and Rodger were everything to you. Your whole being lit up when you spoke of them.
I´m grateful for the recent precious time I was able to share with you, the brave hugs and the beachwalk at Warrington. While we walked and chatted, I was thinking, why didn´t we do this sooner? And often? It was such a pleasure, now bitter-sweet, to spend that time with you and Rodger.
Despite the months or years between calls or visits, each reunion is a bright light in my memory.
Ali, you were a joyful, thoughtful, fiercely loving soul, who will be very much missed.
Sending love to Sam and Rodger (and wee Maisy dog), and all of Ali´s family and friends, for your very great loss xxxxxxxxx
Dickinson family
October 24, 2025
Remembering with great memories Ali time spent with you in our earlier years. Especially during your OE England adventure. Time spent visting Phyllis and Ian in Devon and Helen and Steve in London was always enjoyable. Your infectious smile and a great sense of humour will be missed be all your loved ones.
Sending our love and condolences for your loss Rodger, Sam, Diana, Geoff, Anna and Mike.
Larissa Cooney Toogood
October 22, 2025
Ali - I remember all your help/support when Sam was at Gore Main School. You were always the first to put your hand up to help for school camps or any other school activity. You are a beautiful soul and will be dearly missed. Sending love to Sam & Rodger.
Miss Cooney ( Larissa ) xxx
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