Donald Vernon Hopper
1930-2020
Donald Vernon Hopper, 89, of Fundy
Royal Manor, Hillsborough, NB passed away peacefully on September 19,
2020 at the Moncton Hospital.
Don was born in Hillsborough on
November 6, 1930 the son of the late Arthur and Gertrude (Wright)
Hopper. He was a quiet man, but always enjoyed being around family and
friends, perhaps partly because he grew up in a family of 13 children.
He loved his family, his church, and his community, which he
demonstrated as much through his actions as his
words.
Don worked as a mechanic at Acadia
Toyota in Moncton for over 25 years. Prior to that he worked with his
brothers drilling wells, often travelling around the Atlantic
Provinces. He was an active member of the Hillsborough United Church
from the time he moved to Hillsborough with his new family in 1960,
and will be fondly remembered for his constant presence in the kitchen
during church suppers and especially for making the tea every Sunday
morning after church for the weekly coffee and conversation
gatherings.
Don was very active in his community
and you could always count on him to be there when he was needed. He
was past President and active member of the Hillsborough Kiwanis, past
President of the Recreation Council in Hillsborough, a member of the
Hillsborough Rink Committee, a member of the Voodoo Jet Committee, and
a participant in numerous other community events during his many years
in Hillsborough. He enjoyed the outdoors – skating, golfing,
gardening, spending time with his dog, and especially cutting wood.
Don also loved music – listening, playing and dancing. He
played harmonica and guitar and he loved attending the Thursday
evening Rocky Cape Jamboree open mike shows at the Hillsborough
Kiwanis Centre.
He will be deeply missed by his
devoted children, Eric Hopper (Peggy) of Fredericton and daughter
Corinne Masson of Moncton; his treasured grandchildren, Rachel (of
Ottawa), Nicholas and Brennan; and his twin brother, Arnold Hopper of
Fundy Royal Manor, Hillsborough. He will also be missed by his many
nieces, nephews, all his extended family and his many
friends.
Besides his parents he was predeceased
by his beloved wife, Roxanne (McLatchy) Hopper; his siblings, Inez,
Ronald, Omer, Mildred, Ruby, Frank, Margaret, Russell, Nettie, Lewis,
and Alice.
Don resided at Fundy Royal Manor with
his twin brother, Arnie where they could usually be found sitting side
by side in the living room, sometimes holding hands. Don will be
remembered for his great sense of humour, his genuine laugh and his
quiet but charming personality. ” He has gone to be with his
Lord, but his memory will live on in our hearts
forever.”
Honouring Don’s own wishes there will
be no visitation. Due to Covid-19 a private celebration of his life
will be held at the Hillsborough United Church by invitation only with
Rev. Peggy Reid officiating. The service will be live-streamed on the
Hillsborough United Church facebook page on Friday, September 25th,
2020 at 2:00pm for those wishing to view the service. Interment will
be in the Grey’s Island Cemetery, Hillsborough, NB.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the
Hillsborough United Church, Hillsborough Kiwanis, or charity of the
donor’s choice would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of the
Albert County Funeral Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB E4H-3K2
734-2780
www.albertcountyfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Vernon Hopper 19302020..
Death notice for the town of: Hopewell Cape, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick