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Charles Hopkins

Charles Hopkins

Born: October 29th, 1929

Passed on: February 1st, 2019

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Charles Hopkins on Friday, February 1, 2019, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Charlie was born in Sydney on October 29, 1929, to Rachel (Gray) and Charles Hopkins.
Prior to his retirement, Charlie was the Director of Assessment (Cape Breton County) with the Province of Nova Scotia. He enjoyed life to the fullest. For many years, he and Audrey spent their summers camping at Broad Cove Campground, Ingonish and later, at St. Ann's Campground. He was a former member of Seaview Golf and Country Club. For many years, Dad was a member of First United Church, Sydney and later, United Heritage Church. Charlie was a true gentleman. His kindness, gentleness and keen sense of humour will be remembered by all who knew him. Dad lived his life with gratitude for his family and friends.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 67 years, Audrey (Parsons); his children, Barry (Heather), Faye (Paul MacDougall) and Wayne (Lynn); and grandchildren, Charles (Natalie), Ashley (Matt) Oakley, Tyler (Brittany), Randy (Melissa), Kelsey and Samuel MacDougall. He greatly loved and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and in more recent years, his great-grandchildren, Cohen, Tucker, Lily Oakley, Madilyn and Hudson.
Besides his parents, Charlie was predeceased by his daughter, Roslyn Anne (in infancy); siblings, George, Effie, Hedley (Bertha), Jessie (Howard Brooks), Walter (Flo), Marshall (Verna), Ida Ferneyhough, Enid (Harold Gugins) and Bertha (Jim Mills); sister-in-law, Dorothy Smith and brother-in-law, Ralph (Mary) Parsons.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all who have supported the family throughout this difficult time. The kindness and compassion of Dr. Greg Myatt, as well as the staff and caregivers at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital is greatly appreciated. Special mention to Penny Parsons and the nurses in palliative care.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Sunday, February 3 from 4-7 p.m.
Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, February 4 at 2 p.m., with Archdeacon Brenda Drake officiating. Interment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice.
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca


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