Lyall William COPE

12th February 1936 - 3rd January 2026
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Southland Crematorium Chapel
111 Rockdale Road
Invercargill
Friday 9 January 2026, 2:30PM
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COPE, Lyall William.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 3 January at Invercargill, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Frances, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Father and Father-in-law of Robert and Julie, Shirley and Grant, Terry and Heather, Heather, Ian and the late Lynette, Rachel and Garry. Much loved Grandfather to eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. A celebration of Lyall’s life will be held in Southland Crematorium Chapel, 111 Rockdale Road, on Friday, 9 January at 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers donations to either “St John Ambulance” or “Southland Hospice” would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages to 218 John St, Invercargill or to Lyall's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

“Whatever, please yourself! 😊”

Messages

Please accept my sympathy in the loss of your Dad.
You will have lots of memories,
Glenda O’Rorke, Invercargill
Sorry for you loss of a great man I know him as POP for 36 years he welcome me into there family and working for the family at kandy corner on Tay Street
Leonie Stratford , Invercargill
My condolences to the family i remember Lyall on a camp with us he was awesome and funny man lots of fun and laughs rest in peace DAD as I used to call him to as we were close
Shane Miringaorangi , NAPIER
Deepest sympathy to Shirley and family in the passing of your Dad, Lyall. United with your lovely mum again. May your fond memories bring you comfort at this time. 💗
Karen Morgan-Hodge , Invercargill
Lyall was a lovely friendly Neighbor at Princes street always stopping for a yarn. After He moved to Peacehaven I'd see him driving ( quite quickly) about town. Made sure to keep out his way! 😀 Sorry for your loss of a lovely man.
Pauline Jenkins , Invercargill