Obituary of Joan Hopkins

Joan C. Hopkins, 81 of Glastonbury, CT passed away Friday July 22, 2011 at Cape Cod Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Edward Walter Hopkins. Born in Quincy, MA, Joan was the daughter of the late George Price Temple and Marion (Birch) Temple. Joan graduated from Chatham High School, married and settled in Connecticut to raise her family. She never lost her love for Cape Cod, and was happiest when she could return to Chatham to see the ocean and walk the beach. Joan worked at Andover Elementary School for over 20 years. She was a member of the Glastonbury Exchange Club for over 19 years. She also volunteered at The Bushnell Theater for many years. Joan loved to swim and enjoyed her weekly swim classes at the Glastonbury Wellness Center. She also loved to travel, go shopping, and antiquing. What she loved most however was to spend time with her family and her numerous friends. Joan is survived by her children, George E. Hopkins of Austin, TX and Jane C. Hopkins of South Glastonbury, CT; a brother Richard G. Temple and his wife Nancy Temple, niece, Meg Temple, nephew Rick Temple and his wife Susanne, numerous cousins and many beloved friends. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Wednesday July 27th from 4-7 pm at Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave. Glastonbury, CT. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday July 28th at 11:00 am. Burial will be in Chatham, MA at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Exchange Club of Glastonbury, Treasurer, P.O. Box 641, Glastonbury, CT 06033, or VNA Health Care, Inc. 969 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury CT 06033. For online condolences and directions please visit www.mulryanfh.com.