Donald Ernest Hopkins
The death of Donald
Ernest Hopkins, 88, of Sackville, and formerly of Saint John, occurred
at the Sackville Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, November 23,
2016. Born in Saint John, Don was a son of the late Ernest
and Jean (Babcock) Hopkins.
Don was
a prominent business owner and operator of Barnes-Hopkins
Printing Company In Saint John. He was a former member of
the Gyro Club and heavily involved with the YMCA and various community
groups that contributed to the well being of the town. After
moving to Sackville, he worked with the Sackville Tribune-Post until
his retirement.
Don was a wonderful
father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who will be missed
by all.
Don will be sadly missed
by his soul-mate, Marion Murray, Sackville; his children, Andrew
(Barb), Passekeag, NB and Robert (Janet), Quispamsis, NB; four
grandchildren, Jennifer (James), Sarah (Carlos), Christopher and
Jeffrey (Shannon); six great grandchildren, Max, Barett, Isaac, Jacob,
Jaxon, and Emma; one sister, Joan (Bob) Kee, ON and several nieces and
nephews.
Besides his parents, Don
was predeceased by his first wife, Florence (Davis), and a brother,
Robert.
Arrangements are under
the care and supervision of Jones Funeral
Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville. Don’s
remains have be cremated and a funeral service will take place from
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row,
Saint John, on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 11 am with a reception
to follow. Interment will be held at the Fernhill Cemetery,
Saint John.
The family would like to
express their gratitude to the Doctors and staff of the Sackville
Memorial Hospital for their kindness and compassion while caring for
Don.
Donations in memory of
Don may be made to Bobby’s Hospice, Saint John.
Condolences may be sent
to the family by visiting Don’s online memorial at
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
www.BrenansFH.com

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