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Anna Lucille (Dutch) Hopkins, passed away at Rockwood Terrace in Durham on Monday, October 14, 2024. She was 97.
Born in Southampton on July 11, 1927 to William and Hannah (nee Chappell) Beresford.
Beloved mother of Randie (Dolores) Hopkins of Tavistock, Cheryl Fidler of Neustadt and Brad (Marie) Hopkins of Hanover. Loving grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 16 and many great great grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by her husband Max Hopkins, son in law Nelson Fidler, grandson Robbie Fidler, four sisters and two brothers.
Dutch was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 130 – Hanover and longtime member serving the Ladies Legion Auxiliary. She loved baseball and curling.
A private graveside service will be held at the Hanover Cemetery with Pastor Jenn Brown officiating.
Thank you to the staff at Rockwood Terrace for their care and compassion and Mighton Funeral Home for their guidance and compassion.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 130 – Hanover or to the Alzheimer Society of Grey Bruce would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover.
Dear Delores and Randie: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Our Moms and Dads (Wenzel) were great friends. Dutch was a fantastic baseball player. I loved her vitality and strength, she brought to all of us.
- Sherry and Jim KocherBrad and Marie, so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting with your Mom to have a memorial banner made in your Dad's honour. Your Mom told me a story of Max promising to marry Dutch, the day he arrived home from the war...and he did. Condolences from the Kormann family.
- Marylou KormannBrad and Marie and family- so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and this time
- Suzanne and Steve WhiteSending sincere condolences to the family. Always enjoyed our times at the Hanover Curling Club. RIP Dutch.
Tom and Dale Traversy
Sorry your loss Sandy smith
- Sandy SmithOur very deepest sympathies to your family. My Mom and Dutch drove school bus together for many years and enjoyed sharing their stories.
Debbie & Brian Lester
Brad and family, our condolences on the passing of Aunt Dutch, so many great memories as kids growing up in the Beresford family. Thinking of you.
Deb,Mike,Sherry Jank
So sorry to hear about 'Dutch's passing. I really enjoyed our early chats at Rockwood Terrace, and Finnigan will really miss visiting with Brad & Cheryl.
Condolences to the whole family
My deepest Condolence Brad and marie and family. I was saddened to hear of Dutch,s Passing. We had a lot of good coffee times together and as a fellow bus driver. Great memories. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
our deepest condolences Randi @ Delores @ family
- John @Cheryl MinkeSorry for everyones loss. I am glad she is at peace now.
Take Care
Tammy, Chris and Brittany
So sorry for your loss Randi and Dolores.
- George MilliganI would like to send my Deepest sympathy.
- Sue HilgendorffMy sincere condolences to you and your family. Dutch was a great Lady
- Ken D YostSo sorry for your loss Cheryl
- linda wettlauferWhat a privilege to have known Aunt Dutch. So many wonderful memories. Prayers an love to all her family. So very sorry for your loss
- Karen KrauterMy condolences to Dutch's Family and Friends. I knew her well, back in the day when I was a member of both the Branch and the Ladies Auxiliary. Along beside my Grandmother Birdie Wenzel RIP, we worked together along with many others, preparing meals for the catered events held at the legion. She was a very lovely lady, and will be both remembered fondly as well missed by many.
- Lia BrodhagenCheryl & Family:
Sorry for yur loss.....may the memories live on in your hearts. A dedicated Legion Lady for sure!
Dale Kelly
Sending our heartfelt sympathy to the family! RIP Dutch!
Goldie & Sharon Tilker.
Deepest sympathy Cheryl and Family many hugs
- Shirley KaufmanDear Cheryl and families.
Our deepest sympathies to you and your families. Always liked working with Dutch at the Ladies Legion events. She taught me lots when I first joined. Fun lady. Always had a smile on her face. RIP Dutch.
