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Roberta Hopkins Obituary

Roberta M. Hopkins of Billerica; 62 Billerica Roberta M. Hopkins, age 62, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Saints Memorial Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Hopkins, Sr. She was born in Medford, April 17, 1946, the daughter of Lillian M. (Catino) Pelletier of Chelmsford and the late Joseph A. Pelletier. She was a graduate of Medford High School, Class of 1964. Mrs. Hopkins, a resident of Billerica, enjoyed holding and attending yard sales. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Besides her mother, she is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Kevin Graham of Billerica, and Kimberley and David Lebrun of Lowell and her son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Wendy Hopkins of Chelmsford, and her five loving grandchildren, Joshua Graham, Rachel, Jessica and Tommy Hopkins, and Nicole Graham. She also leaves her best friend of over 20 years, Lili McNeil of Billerica. HOPKINS of Billerica, July 19, 2008, Roberta M. Hopkins, age 62. Beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Hopkins, Sr. A memorial mass will be held in St. Theresa's Church, Billerica, Thursday, July 24 at 9:00 AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours in the Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Rd. (Rt. 3A), Billerica, Wednesday, 5-7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made in Roberta's name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Interment, Fox Hill Cemetery. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com
Published by Lowell Sun on Jul. 22, 2008.

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Laura Jenkins

July 23, 2008

Tom, Wendy, Cheryl & Kim,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Joel and Laura

Zita Bondaryk

July 23, 2008

to Lily, although you have lost your dear friend, I know that Roberta will be with you in spirit forever. I immediately felt comfortable with you the minute we met and I know that Roberta knew how lucky she was to have met her best friend so many years ago. Please know that your in my thoughts and prayers.

your Aunt, Zita

July 23, 2008

To Cheryl,Tommy, & Kimmy,
My dear neices and nephew, you have been through so many challanges in your young lives and now you face the loss of your mother. I truely know how you feel and want you to know that if you ever just want to talk or get together I will be there. I know my brother is so proud of all of you, but it's your mother that knows that her children will be okay. Stay close, and know you are loved by family and friends .

David Blois

July 22, 2008

Tom,

We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you, and your family.

Dave Blois and family

JOANN CALHOUN

July 22, 2008

DEAR FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I GOT TO MEET YOUR MOM WHEN SHE WAS A PATIENT AT
SAINTS. SHE WAS A REALLY NICE
WOMEN, I ALWAY ENJOYED TALKING
WITH HER AND TAKING CARE OF HER.
I KNOW SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER. MAY
GOD GIVE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THE STRENGHT TO GET
THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. GOD
WILL TAKE CARE OF HER NOW, AND
SHE WILL WATCH OVER YOU TOO.
ROBERTA MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
GOD BLESS

Sally Mank & Jerry Heffernan

July 22, 2008

Cheryl,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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