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Dame Peggy Gwendoline KOOPMAN-BOYDEN

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


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Published by Manawatu Standard on Aug. 30, 2025.

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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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