Passed away peacefully at home, Ashburton. On June 27, 2023, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Valmai (nee Husband), much loved father and father in law of Nicky Copland, Julie and Haden Batty, Lisa and Mark Bennett, Amy Copland and Matt Catley. Idolised Pop Pop to Thomas, Danny, Blake, Logan, Ryan, Alex, Luke, Trent, William, and Jack. We wish to thank our wonderful family and friends who have been there for us over the past few months. Also, Dr Penny Holdaway and the team at Three Rivers and the Palliative Care Nurses. Messages to the Copland family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Ian’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Wednesday July 5, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Chertsey Cemetery.