In loving memory of

Dame Peggy Koopman-Boyden DNZM

1943 - 2025
Dame Peggy Koopman-Boyden DNZM

Please join us in celebrating Dame Peggy Koopman-Boyden DNZM's life

KOOPMAN-BOYDEN, Emeritus Professor, Dame Peggy Gwendoline (DNZM)

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 wellbeing 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.

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WHEN

Sep 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM

WHERE

St Peter's Cathedral Victoria Street
Hamilton Central
Hamilton
New Zealand

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