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Roy ROPER Obituary

NZ9807 S/LT RNZN - 2nd WW All Black 515 Died peacefully on 14th September 2023, in New Plymouth, aged 100. Dearly beloved husband of the late Doreen. Loved father and father-in-law of Bryce (deceased), Stuart and Helen, Guy and Julie. Loved Grandad to his 7 grandchildren and GG to his 15 great-grandchildren. In accordance with his wishes, a private cremation service for Roy has been held. His life has been celebrated by all his immediate family at his recent 100th birthday. He will be sadly missed. Special thanks to the clinical and nursing staff of Molly Ryan Lifecare for their care and compassion shown to R.A. All messages to the Roper family, c/- 29E Hamblyn Street, Strandon, New Plymouth 4312. a simple cremation & burials Ph 0800 236 236
Published by Taranaki Daily News on Sep. 16, 2023.

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Jocelyn Hunt

January 18, 2025

I have a large signed photo of roy id like family 2 have

Miller

September 19, 2023

I remember celebrating his 100th birthday at NPBHS

Gary Potier

September 17, 2023

Our deepest condolences to the Roper family ,a legend and gentlemen.

God bless My father play representative rugby with Roy in the late 1940s

Blessings

Potier family

Danny Mullan

September 16, 2023

To the Roper Family our Deepest Sympathy it was nice to be at Roy's
100th Birthday Celebration which Bro Ted Metcalfe and I were representing
The Manchester Unity Lodge which Bro Roy was a member for over 78 years
R I P Roy From Bro Danny Mullan

Snow Cockerill.

September 16, 2023

Sorry to hear about Roy. I enjoyed playing rugby with him, having him as a captain and enjoyed talking to him ever since on the phone. Deepest sympathies to you all.

Keith Ridge on behalf of Maurice Cockerill (Snow)

September 16, 2023

Condolences to Roys family from his great friend and 1950 All Black team mate Maurice (snow) Cockerill.
If possible, Snow would appreciate if someone from Roy´s family could contact him - phone 06-9749093, to talk about Roy´s last days.
Snow is blind, 94 years old and resides at the Summerset retirement complex at Napier.He has kept in contact with Roy for many years and talked to him recently.
Thank you. Keith Ridge.

September 16, 2023

It is with deep sorrow the Taranaki Rugby Football Union join's the Roper family in informing you of the passing of Roy Roper on the 14th of September 2023. Roy was a treasured former Taranaki Representative TRFU Life Member and All Black. We will be forever grateful of Roy's contribution to Taranaki Rugby.

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