BORN

1929

DIED

2011

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Nickerson Funeral Home

87 Crowell Road

Chatham, Massachusetts

Joan Hopkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 25, 2011.

Joan C. Hopkins, 81 of Glastonbury, CT and formerly of Chatham passed away Friday July 22, 2011 at Cape Cod Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Edward Walter Hopkins. Born in Quincy , MA , Joan was the daughter of the late George Price Temple and Marion (Birch) Temple . Joan graduated from Chatham High School , married and settled in Connecticut to raise her family. She never lost her love for Cape Cod, and was happiest when she could return to Chatham to see the ocean and walk the beach.

Joan worked at Andover Elementary School for over 20 years. She was a member of the Glastonbury Exchange Club for over 19 years. She also volunteered at The Bushnell Theater for many years. Joan loved to swim and enjoyed her weekly swim classes at the Glastonbury Wellness Center . She also loved to travel, go shopping, and antiquing. What she loved most however was to spend time with her family and her numerous friends.

Joan is survived by her children, George E. Hopkins of Austin , TX and Jane C. Hopkins of South Glastonbury , CT ; a brother Richard G. Temple and his wife Nancy Temple, niece, Meg Temple, nephew Rick Temple and his wife Susanne, numerous cousins and many beloved friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial visitation on Wednesday July 27th from 4-7 pm at Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave. Glastonbury , CT. A Memorial Service will be held at the Mulryan funeral home on Thursday July 28th at 11:00 am. There will be a graveside service at 11am Saturday, July 30th at Seaside Cemetery in Chatham, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Exchange Club of Glastonbury, Treasurer, P.O. Box 641 , Glastonbury , CT 06033 , or VNA Health Care, Inc. 969 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury CT 06033.
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July 29, 2011

Very sorry for your loss. Joan was a dedicated professional with a sincere desire to help kids. She was a patient and loving educator.

David Kravet

July 27, 2011

Sara Ross

I knew Joan through the Glastonbury Exchange Club. As one of the original women members, she was always supportive and welcoming to all new female members. When asked to be president for the club, she encouraged me, and throughout the past year, she always made me feel good about the work that I was doing for Exchange.

Every time I would see her, she made me smile. I will miss her.

Sara
President, Glastonbury Exchange Club

July 26, 2011

Patricia Cheyne

Our deepest condolences to you & your family. We were Joan's neighbors in Glastonbury, she always loved to step outside & visit with our dog Marley (who loved her dearly). She will be sadly missed.

July 26, 2011

Jane, your mom was a dear friend for many years, we spent many happy Friday breakfasts together , she will be missed.
Judi Willard-Izikewicz

July 26, 2011

Tim Pennypacker

Kind thoughts and reflections to the entire Hopkins and Temple families at this sad time.

July 26, 2011

Patti Berry

Dear Jane, Deb and Family,

I was so sad to hear of your Mom's passing when Mary called me on Sunday. She had been on my mind and in my prayers all week.

She was an Amazing Lady with, as you know, a Strong Spirit. In our chats, the one thing that was always evident, is that She LOVED All Of You Very Much and spoke of you all with always caring, loving words.

For me, she quickly became more than a client to me. She was like my second Mom/Grandma. I could never refuse any little extra task she asked for and even some she didn't ask for-- like bringing up things upstairs, so she wouldn't have to, and just anything else that I could do to make things easier for her, etc. She would always show her appreciation and I was just Happy to help.

She would speak a lot about her times in Florida and The Cape,as a kid and how much being near the water just made things Better for her. Even the last time we saw her, she told us about a boat trip your uncle took her on, after your Dad passed away, and how the water was calming for her.

Having seen her the day before your trip to the Cape, she seemed so Happy to be able to go. I found and may you find Comfort that she was able to go to the ocean that she Loved so very much.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time.

Love,

Patti
Top Mops Clean Team

July 26, 2011

Ben T. Nickerson

My sincere sympathy and condolences to the family.

July 25, 2011

The Staff of Nickerson Funeral Home

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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