William Tracy Hopkins P. Eng.
Born In: Doctor's Cove
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: December 18th, 2015
William Tracy Hopkins, 81, passed away, at home in Sydney, on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015.
Born in Doctor’s Cove, Shelburne County, N.S., he was the son of the late Herbert and Edith (Kenney) Hopkins.
Bill was a graduate of Mount A and Nova Scotia Tech (Dal Tech) with a degree in civil engineering.
He was a former member of St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Coxheath. For many years, he was employed as a municipal engineer before joining the family business H.H. Hopkins Ltd., from which he retired. Bill was vastly invested in many community organizations. He was a member of APENS, Thistle Lodge #36, Port Morien and Mariner Lodge #80, Louisbourg, Scottish and York Rite Shiners Philae Temple, Halifax and served on the Scottish Unit of the Temple. Bill felt all life had meaning and enjoyed many outdoor activities.
He is survived by his wife, Marion R. (MacLean) Hopkins; sister, Louise McHardy, Dartmouth; brothers, Cliff ( Kay deceased), Birch Grove, Glen (Dodo) and Eddy (Florence), Port Morien; many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Bill was predeceased by his sister, Katherine Kenney (Bill), Wayland, Mass. and brother, Brad Hopkins (Ruth), Port Morien.
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday, May 6 from 7-9 p.m, with a Masonic Service held at 6:45. Funeral service will be held at the United Protestant Church of Sydney River on Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating. Interment in Black Brook Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to charity of choice.
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.