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1939
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2016
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Shirley Hopley Obituary
Shirley J. (Carson) Hopley, 77, of Litchfield, CT, passed away on September 27, 2016. Born on March 12, 1939, in Cherry Fork, Ohio, she was the first child of Forrest and Velma (McCarty) Carson. Shirley was admired for her intelligence, strength, and determination. She possessed immense teaching gifts, artistic talent and a fine aesthetic sensibility. She had a lifelong passion for herbs and flowers and loved creating beautiful gardens at her home in the Litchfield Hills. A loving and creative mother, she made childhood especially fun: exploring the neighboring woods and picking pine every fall for Christmas wreaths, leading her son's Boy Scout troop, and assisting with her daughter's college-level science experiments. She leaves behind her devoted son, Steven, of Brooklyn, NY, and loving daughter, Donna, of Cupertino, CA. She was predeceased by beloved husband, Lewis Hopley, and dearly loved daughter, Sue. Additionally, she leaves behind sister, Ruth Ann Gerow, sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Howard Nielsen, brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Irmgard Carson, and many nieces and nephews. A private service will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford, CT. Kindly visit www.rowefuneralhome.net to send the family an online condolence.
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Ramiro Martinez
October 5, 2016
What a loss to so many people. I have nothing but fond memories of Shirley. Rest in peace.
Ramiro Martinez
October 5, 2016
What a loss to so many people. I have nothing but fond memories. My condolences to the loved ones.
Donna Lee Hopley
October 4, 2016
To my beautiful and elegant Mom / Dr. Mom / Mother Bear:
I love you very much and will hold you in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers forever. Safe travels, Mama Bear, as you make the journey Home.
Love,
Donna
xoxo
Nick and Barbara Modugno
October 3, 2016
Condolences to Donna and Steven upon the loss of your wonderful Mom. Nick remembers Shirley and Lew fondly having been neighbors on good old Route 5, South Windsor--Modugno Woodworkers.
Nick and Barbara Modugno
Amie Nielsen
October 2, 2016
I will always remember your sharp wit, your unmistakable laugh, and your support. Rest In Peace.
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