Paul Kevin Hooper
Born In: Glace Bay
Born: December 14th, 1952
Passed in: Donkin
Passed on: December 14th, 2015
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we, the family, announce that our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and friend. Kevin Hooper of Donkin passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015.
Born in Glace Bay, on Dec. 25, 1953, he was the son of the late Douglas (Doey) and Elena (Favaro) Hooper.
Kevin was employed with Devco for 19 years. He worked in many mines over these years starting in #26 and finishing in Phalen Collery. He was an associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5 and an Honorary member of the Donkin Volunteer Fire Department.
Kevin's simple pleasures were watching his Detroit Red Wings and his L.A Dodgers while tormenting the Leaf and Bruin members of the family! Kevin always enjoyed a game of cards and pictionary with family and friends and all the memories that were made. Before his accident in 1994, he had a great passion for a good game of baseball and his girls were his biggest fans!
He devoted all his time to his grandchildren whom he loved so dearly. The one thing that the grandkids will miss the most will be his tormenting nature and unconditional love!
Kevin was predeceased by his parents and brother, Bobby. Left to mourn are his wife and best friend, Elizabeth (Kelloway) Hooper; his four girls, Lynnette (Shaun), Marlene (Robbie), Kim (James), and Noelle (Jennifer); his six grandchildren; sister, Marilyn; brothers, Tony (Bernadette), David (Mary) and Hibbert (Norma) and several nieces and nephews.
Despite all of his trials and tribulations he will always be remembered for his infectious smile, sense of humour and positive outlook. He will forever be in our hearts and missed by so many who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 at the Patten Funeral Home in Glace Bay from 2- 4 and 7- 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Luke's United Church in Donkin on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at 11 a.m.
Online condolences can be sent to family at www.pattenfuneral.com.
Kevin has touched so many lives during his journey including those who provided his outstanding care throughout the years. His family would like to thank Dr. Mark Ellerker, Dr. Naqvi, Dr. Ansari, Michelle MacNeil (O.T.), ICU and CCU nursing staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, along with the all the staff at the Glace Bay Hospital, VON especially Debbie Boutilier, Sherry Burke and Amanda Borden, and paramedics. Your kindness and compassion towards him in his time of need meant the world to us. He had the upmost respect for each and every one of you who provided care for him.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the IWK or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
"A thousand words won't bring you back; I know because I've tried. Neither will a thousand tears; I know because I've cried."
Rest Easy Sunshine!
