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Rosalind Hopkins Obituary

Rosalind M. Hopkins

AGE: 74 • Wilmington

Rosalind M. Hopkins, 74, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Tuesday, December 6th at her home. She was born in Lehighton, PA to the late Russell and Florence Kresge. She was a graduate of Lehighton High School with the class of 1960. Rosalind later went on to graduate from Episcopal Hospital of Philadelphia School of Nursing. She worked for 15 years at the Delaware State Hospital as a nurse until her retirement.

She enjoyed her time volunteering with Forgotten Cats. She also liked to spend time in Elk View Shores, MD. She enjoyed reading, making arts and crafts and doing puzzles.

She was predeceased by son, James B. Hopkins. She is survived by her husband, James Hopkins; Children, Mindy Miller, Eugene Miller(Toni), John Hopkins(Shelly), Marie Didyoung(Tim); Twin brother, Russell Kresge(Ruth); 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to call on Saturday, December 10th from 11am-12pm at the Joseph A. Ward Funeral Home 1459 Market St., Linwood, PA. A graveside service and burial will follow in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery, Linwood, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to Forgotten Cats at 4023 Kennett Pike, Suite 422 Greenville, DE 19807. Online condolences can be sent through Jwardfuneralhome.com.

Published by The News Journal on Dec. 8, 2016.
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You will be remembered for your beautiful heart and your bright spirit. For 14 years you devoted time every week to Forgotten Cats giving those kitties lots of love and care and helping them find their forever homes. I know the kitties you will meet in heaven will be so happy that they get to share your heart. Your good works will continue. Thank you, Ros.....for being YOU.
LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU, Karyle Alessi. XxOo
My deepest condolences to your family at this time of sorrow.

December 9, 2016

Robert Canter

December 9, 2016

I will miss Roz's positive attitude about everything and everybody and her interest in others. She was always upbeat and truly cared about others more than herself. Her loving spirit will be missed!
With love,
Barb

Barb Rosen

December 8, 2016

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