HOPKINS, BERTHA MILDRED

Bertha Mildred Hopkins (nee Tucker) May 4, 1946 – February 12,2025

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bertha Mildred Hopkins announce her passing on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, Palliative Care Unit at the age of 78 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Wilson Hopkins; son David Thomas Hopkins (Michael), Rockport, Ontario; her sister Cora Johnston (Larry), Fort McMurray, Alberta; sisters: Margaret Newman, and Sharon McKinnon. Brothers: Stennie and Leander Tucker; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bertha loved nothing more than travelling the country with her husband and son. Her sense of adventure took her all over the country, from Englee to Leaf Rapids, Fort McMurray, Gananoque, Springdale and so many more. Always looking forward to the next adventure and loved jumping in the car asking where are we going today.

Over her lifetime Bertha made numerous friends. From the girls in the many hotels she worked, a job she loved, to the many family members whom were also lifelong friends. The door was always open to anyone in need of a new start, a place to call home when they were so far home. Often taking the couch when someone was in need of bed. Bert was loved by many and respected by all.

She also loved the simpler things in life after her years of travelling the country. Country walks with Wilson, fishing, berry picking, making jam and the bread to eat it on. An evening of Yahtzee or knitting a pair of socks she was happy, always laughing. We’ll always remember her laughter. Besides her family her loves in life were her dogs, there was never a dog that didn’t make her smile. Bertha will now live on, in the happy memories of all those who loved her.

The family would like the nurses of Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony and the family that surrounded her in her final hours. Thanks to Adrienne and the staff of Roddickton House for caring and assisting her in final days at the home. Thanks to Shirley’s Haven for caring for Wilson while she was at the hospital.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada https://alzheimer.ca

Visitation is being held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Englee Beginning Friday. February 14th, 2025 and continuing through to the Funeral Service at 2pm on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, With Pastor Michael Ivany officiating. burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

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HOPKINS, ROWENA DORIS

May 16, 1936 - January 12, 2025

Rowena Doris Hopkins was born on May 16, 1936 to William and Annie Hancock. She married Percy Hopkins on May 30, 1958. Together they had 6 Children: Patsy, Wade, Eugene, Bert, Terry, and Larry.

Rowena worked for a short period of time on the Englee fish plant until she got married in 1958 when she then became a stay at home mom and raised her family.

She did her share of knitting and quilt making. She was her husbands right-hand woman. She helped him out at whatever he was doing, be it clearing snow or packing ion their winter wood. When he came out over the hill with this load of wood she was waiting at the basement door with her gloves on ready to work.

Many people young and old spent time at her home and ate many lunches, especially her famous lemon pies. She also gave many meals to her neighbours.

Rowena was a kind, caring, soft-spoken woman. She had a kind word and smile for everyone. She has served her Lord for many years and was faithful to him until he took her home. Rowena passed on January 12, 2025 at the age of 88 years.

She leaves to mourn with fond and tender memories, her Daughter: Patsy Fillier; Sons: Wade (Susie), Eugene (Donna), Bert, Terry (Bonnie), Larry (Mo); Sister: Hazel Brenton; 19 Grandchildren; 23 Great-grandchildren as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other extended family, and friends.

Rowena is predeceased by her loving husband: Percy Hopkins; Parents; William and Annie Hancock; Brothers: Willis and Stanley Hancock; Sisters: Verbina Hancock, Fannie Simms, Irene Jacobs, and Grandson: Stephan Hopkins.

Visitation will be held at the Salvation Army Church in Englee, beginning on Thursday, January 16th and continuing to the Funeral Service on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm with Major Janes officiating with interment to follow.

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Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon, Funeral Director.

HOPKINS, DORA DRUCILLA

February 17th, 1928 - January 15th, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Drucella Hopkins announces her passing surrounded by her loving family at the White Bay Central health Centre, Roddickton, NL on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 around 7:00 a.m. Dora Drucella Hancock was born to Telsie and James Hancock on February 17, 1928 in Roddickton, NL. On August 26, 1946 she married Claude Hopkins of Englee and together they raised 9 children. Anyone who knew Drucella appreciated her great sense of humor. She had a very positive attitude and loved to have fun. She loved everybody and made it a point to let them know before they left her house. She was a very open-minded, strong-willed and independent individual. She will be missed by everyone who knew her because to know her was to love her. She leaves to mourn her Daughters, Wavey, Shirley (Cecil) Wilcox, Diane (Ross) Rose, Linda (Bob) Pittman, Phyllis and Jeina; Sons, Arthur, Gordon, (Cynthia) and Chris (Bernadette); Grandchildren, Helen, Nadine, Brian, Brett, Marcus, Jason, Jamie, Josh, Jeremy, Jeff, Jenny, Joshua, Colitta, Travis, Trudy, and Deanne. 24 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren She was predeceased by her husband - Claude, 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Visitation will take place from the Pentecostal Church in Englee from where the funeral will take place on Sunday, January 19th, 2020 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Boyd officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton. Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

HOPKINS, MELINDA CATHY

August 22, 1968 - January 1, 2019

Heaven gained a precious angel when Melinda Cathy Hopkins (nee Randell) of Englee passed away in the comfort of her home in January 1, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Melinda was very well known in the community and surrounding are having her own hair salon for over 20 years. Her family was her whole world and she put them above all else. She met the love of her life Kevin in June 1987 only to marry him a short time later on May 21, 1988, together they built a loving home and family with whom she deeply cherished. Left here to mourn is husband of 30 years Kevin; daughter Aimee; son Aaron; Parents Norman and Mae Randell; sister Juanita(Roy); brothers Ricky (Havaliene) and David(Daphne); Parents-in-law Scott and Shirley Hopkins; sisters-in-law Bonnie (Derrick) and Kathy (Perry), as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Special thanks to Bonnie Decker and Rhonda Hicks at the Chemo unit in St. Anthony for all their care and support over the last 4 years. Visitation will be held from Salvation Army Church in Englee beginning the evening of Thursday, January 3, 2018 and will continue until the funeral on Saturday, January 5th, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Major Simms officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

FILLIER - HOPKINS, MELVINA GLADYS JUILA

Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, June 6th 2017 at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, NL at 73 years of age.

She is predeceased by Husbands Stanley Fillier and Roy Hopkins, Parents Chesley and Flossie Cassell, Brother’s Harrison and David Cassell.

Left to mourn her passing with fond and loving memories are her Children; Marlene (Wayne), Derrick (Bonnie), Jackie (Dennis), Debbie (Dean), Pauline (Joshua), and Connie (Jason), eleven Grand Children, four Great Grand Children, two Sisters, two Brother’s, Nieces, Nephews, and a large circle of Family and Friends.

Public visitation will take place on Friday and Saturday, June 9th and 10th from 2-5PM and 7-9PM at Salvation Army Citadel in Englee, NL.

Funeral service will take place on Sunday, June 11th 2PM at the Salvation Army Church in Englee and the internment will take place at the Salvation Army cemetery in Englee. funeral arangments are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Ebukwe, Funeral director.