Obituary of Ralph Reginald Hopkins

HOPKINS At Elgin Manor, St. Thomas on Friday, January 29th, 2016. Ralph Reginald Hopkins (Retired Sergeant, OPP) passed away peacefully at the age of 84. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Pauline (Cummings), his daughter Rhonda Pauline Hopkins (Hossein Naghdianei) of Maple and his son Rick Hopkins (Laura) of Ottawa and his grandchildren Zoya Devon Naghdianei, Graeme Hopkins and Liam Hopkins. Dear brother of Fran McKay (Bruce) of London, Grace Rettie (Murray -dec.) of Norwich, Bill (Margaret) Hopkins of Woodstock and Mary Palmer (Russell) of Woodstock and dear brother in law of Fern Sloan (Wes) of Dutton, Jean Buttinger (Jim –dec.) of St. Thomas and Doreen Cummings (Homer –dec.) of St. Thomas. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother and sister in law Phil and Peg Cummings. Ralph began his 35 year career with the Ontario Provincial Police in 1954 where he was stationed in Haileybury DHQ, he then transferred to Kirkland Lake, New Liskeard, Temagami, London, Watford, St. Thomas and then to Napanee where he retired after a distinguished career serving Ontario. At Ralph’s request, a private family graveside ceremony will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions to the ALS Society would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to DENNING’S OF WEST LORNE. Share a memory at www.denning.ca (519 785-0810).