Anne Shopland (19 Jun 1944 - 19 Feb 2026)

MARGARET 'ANNE' SHOPLAND

Passed away peacefully at Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth, aged 81 years with Family by her side,
on 19th February 2026 aged 81 years, of Lake Farm, Lifton.
Beloved Wife of Mervyn, Loving Mother to Helen, Rachel and Mark,
Dear Nan to Hugh, Tami, Nell, Annie, Sam, Frank & Mabel, and Friend to many.

Thanksgiving Service at Central Methodist Church, Launceston, on Thursday 12th March 2026 at 1:00pm.

No formal dress code.

Family flowers only, donations may be given in memory of Anne, to ‘BRACE – Alzheimer’s Research’, by retiring collection, c/o G F Gubbin Funeral Directors, Penlaurel, Launceston, PL15 8NL, 01566 785340, or online using JustGiving via the link at the top right of this page.

Anne was born the eldest of four, sister to Richard, Hester and John. Her parents, Joan and Richard Chapman owned a poultry farm near Launceston. Her father died tragically when she was only 14 years old and she took on new responsibilities and supported her mother, including looking after her younger siblings.

At 17, she met Mervyn and they were married 4 years later in 1965. 3 children later and Anne was juggling homelife on the farm, being the best mum and she also took a role as book keeper at Launceston Medical centre. She loved walking, singing, taking the kids to the beach and family get-to-gethers.

During her final years, she faced a battle with Alzheimers. With Mervyn by her side, who looked after her every need, she put up a brave fight and refused to give in. Despite her physical decline, she knew who everyone was, right up to the end.