Robert M. Hopkins

Robert Marshall Hopkins, age 89, passed away on February 3, 2026, and was reunited with his beloved wife of 64 years, Joyce (Cary).

Born and raised in North Scituate Village on June 13, 1936, to Ernest and Alice (Phillips) Hopkins, Bob was the much-loved middle brother of Shirley (Arnold) and Richard Hopkins.

Bob met the love of his life, Joyce, as a teenager and they were married on January 26, 1957. They welcomed their daughter Marcia in November of that same year. Their sons followed; Glenn in 1960, and Todd in 1964. They raised their family in Foster, RI, for about 30 years, before spending 30 more wonderful years in Harlingen, TX, surrounded by close friends. Together, they traveled extensively throughout North America, creating memories that lasted a lifetime.

A graduate of Central High School in Providence, class of 1954, Bob participated in a trades program that sparked a lifelong career in tool and die work. His first position was with Brown & Sharpe, and shortly thereafter he proudly served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956.

Bob went on to enjoy a distinguished career as a manufacturing engineer, tool and die designer, and manufacturer in the aerospace industry. His work contributed to projects that included the Titan missiles, stealth bomber components, and parts of the Space Shuttle. Over the years, he worked as a contractor for many companies, including Kaman, Sikorsky, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Learjet, and Beechcraft. During the 70's he worked for the State of Rhode Island, as well as used his CDL, working for a furniture moving company and excavator company.

As a proud 33rd Degree Mason, Bob was a member of Hamilton Lodge #15 F&AM, now affiliated with Manchester Lodge #12, where he served as Master, as well as was a Masonic adult advisor for the DeMolay, while his son Todd participated. He was Grand Master of the RI State Lodge in the late 70's. He was also a proud member of the Al Amin Shriners of South Texas, where he was a devoted hospital driver for many years, transporting patients from the border to the Shriners Children's Hospital in Houston. He served for a time as both Potentate and Scribe. He was also a member of American Legion Post 19.

Bob was active in his faith communities throughout his life, including North Scituate Baptist Church in his youth, North Foster Baptist Church, and later Valley Praise in Harlingen, Texas.

He volunteered with the South Foster Volunteer Fire Department and the Foster Ambulance Corp. He was the Foster town dog officer for several years. He and his wife were members of the Volkswagen Club of America. He raised beagles, and was a member of the Thornton Beagle Club.

Bob was a lifelong hunter who looked forward to every fall season. While his kids were growing up he enjoyed annual deer hunting trips to Maine with friends from the fire department. One year he harvested a black bear. In later years, he took annual elk hunting trips in Idaho with his son Glenn —where he once proudly harvested a four-point bull.

He loved a good meal, Saturday night card games, and time spent with friends and family. You never caught him napping, just resting his eyes.

Survived by his daughter, Marcia Walker, and her husband Robert of Foxboro, MA; his son, Glenn Hopkins of Spokane, WA; and his son, Todd Hopkins and his wife Ana of Austin, TX. Predeceased by his daughters-in-law, Pamela Hopkins and Laurie Hopkins.

He was proud to be called "Grampy" and leaves behind: Rebecca (Shawn), Brooke (Stach), Ashley (Jared), Marissa, Jillian, Matthew (Irene), Kerrie, Melissa, and Molly; Nicolas and Johanna.

Proud "Great-Grampy" to Archer Robert, who carries his name.

Remembered as "Uncle Bob" to many nieces and nephews, and will be remembered with love by his remaining cousin, Kathy.

Family and friends are welcome to join a celebration of life, which will be held at North Foster Baptist Church on Saturday, February 28th at 11am. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to make donations to https://www.therileyrosefoundation.org, a foundation started in his great-niece's honor, that provides art carts to children's hospitals.