On 16 March 2023 peacefully at Tauranga Hospital after a short illness. Dearly loved Wife of Brian (Dec) and much loved Mother of Stephen & Katrina; Ken & Liz; and Mark & Sheryl. Treasured Gran of her 4 Grandchildren & 2 Great Grandchildren. A Memorial Service for Merle will be held at St Andrews Church, cnr Macville Road & Dee Street Mt Maunganui on Tuesday 21 March 2023 at 1:00pm. Communications to the Merle Cooper Family C/- PO Box 3136 Tauranga 3142.