Jean Hopkins Obituary

Hopkins, Jean (Argus) NEWPORT Jean Argus Hopkins, 69, of Newport-Gray Road, Newport and formerly of the Albany area, died on September 27, 2008 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, following a brief illness. Jean was born in Sidney on September 10, 1939, a daughter of the late Philip and Doris (Degenaar) Argus. She graduated from Bethlehem High School in Delmar and furthered her education at the Albany Business College. Jean also attended nursing school in Rochester and was on the Tulip Court in Albany. Earlier employments included the Quaker State Oil Company, and the Albany Area ARC. She owned and operated Jean's Greens, a retail herb and herbal product business, originally in the Albany area and since 1997, in the town of Norway. After retiring from her business, she worked part-time at the Newport Free Library and enjoyed quilting and sewing. Jean was currently serving as president of the Norway Historical Society, was a member of the planning board in the town of Norway and was a founding member of the Northeast Herbal Association. Survivors include two daughters, Kimberley (Stephen) LaBadia of Central Bridge, N.Y. and Tracy (Mark) Taylor of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters, Lee (John) Bruno of Orlando, Fla. and Barbara Ryan of Austin, Texas; one brother, Philip Argus of Fairfield, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Heidi Loetterle of Albany, Daffney Nicholson and Kristi Taylor, both of Charlotte; one great-grandson, J.T. Nicholson, also of Charlotte; and one niece and one nephew. In accordance with Jean's wishes, services will be private at the convenience of the family. There are no public calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Autenrith Funeral Home, Newport. Please consider memorials to the Norway Historical Society, P. O. Box 55, Newport, NY 13416-0055 or to Northeast Herbal Association, P.O. Box 591, Northampton, MA 01061-0591. Online tributes at: www.autenrithfuneral.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Sep. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Jean Hopkins

11 Entries

John McClintock

September 22, 2022

The years are flipping by like pages in the family album. We lost Jean fourteen years ago, but continue still to lose her bright and authentic personality. I still frequent the streets of our youth, increasing it lonely without Jean, Shirley, Lorrie, Eddie, and many others of our cozy town.

carolyn langevin

March 15, 2009

Dear Jean's family,
I also met Jean on our Belize trip in 1994. She was a grand damme of herbology and many of us visited, shared and learned from her at Jean's Greens. I continue to be a loyal customer and remember her fondly. My sincerest condolences on your loss from Carolyn aka jackass bitters

Nancy Collins

March 14, 2009

I was so shocked to hear of Jean's passing. I met her in Belize in 1994, we connected there for the first time. Afterwards, our group went to her hew business in the beautiful woods and planted goldenseal. I have nothing but fond memories of Jean, I send blessings, love and light to her family.....

Julie Manchester

October 8, 2008

My condolences to you on Jean's passing- an herbal friend and a joyous person.

Joan (Gray) Ryan

September 29, 2008

So sorry to have lost yet another of the Class of 57. To her family, my sympathy go out to you.

Jack Merrill

September 29, 2008

So many years ago, both around Helderberg Lake or at sports car functions in the region, Jean was so full of fun and had a wonderful sense of humor. I have such fond memories of those days and regret her untimely death.

Elaine Solomon

September 29, 2008

Jean was my friend . We had many happy times together. She would ride her bike and I would run for miles. I often think of her with the animals and her business in upstate New York. She was quite a lady and we are all better for knowing her and having her in our lives.

Debbie Wilson Fiorillo, NEHA

September 29, 2008

Jean was a wonderful, inspirational person with whom I had the pleasure of knowing through our joint love of plants and healing herbs. I will always think of her when I see a hummingbird. All my best to her family,

Kimberlee Foster

September 28, 2008

Phil, I am so very saddened to hear of Jean's passing. And confused as well. I had no idea she was ill. Jean was a very dear friend of mine when I first moved to Albany. She taught me the joys of being in the woods, turned me on to canoeing and in general was my "nature" mentor. I'm grateful I had the oppty to tell her what a great inspiration she has been to me all these years when I last saw her 5 yrs ago. Jean, you will be sorely missed. Phil: please email me! [email protected]

John McClintock

September 28, 2008

Jean was one of a dozen people with whom I learned life’s first lessons. (I loved the Rockwellian authenticity of her grandfather, Mr. Degenaar, whom I saw at least twice a week at the post office and IGA.) I spent a lot of time on Bridge Street and think of Jean every time I pass it. It is bridge street no more and Jean is no more, nor her father, whose death first dented my complacency about the neat plan of life. It’s a tough business, this mortality. I am sorry to lose Jean. I am reassured that if she quilted, she accepted and appreciated what came to her in life.

John McClintock, Slingerlands class of '57

Lynn Warner Kerr

September 28, 2008

Dear Kim & Tracy;

I'm so sorry to read about your Mom. You both have my deepest condolences.
I have lots of great memories of time spent with your Mom (and of course you two) at Helderberg Lake.
with sympathy,
Lynn Warner Kerr

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