Mary Elizabeth Hopkins
Mary Elizabeth Hopkins
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entered into the embrace of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 10, surrounded by the constant love of her family, after her courageous six month battle with cancer. She was an angel among us, bringing kindness, hope, and faith to everyone she met. She embodied love, and her gentle spirit spread her message of compassion to her family and her friends. Her fidelity to her faith was displayed in plentiful prayers of the rosary, offered in her devotion to the Blessed Mother. A quintessential educator, with tireless dedication and care for her students, she worked for over twenty years at Hugh B. Bain Middle School in Cranston. The beloved daughter of the late Everett and Concetta (Salvo) Gramolini, her beautiful soul remains steadfast in the hearts of her faithful husband of forty-one years, Ken Hopkins Sr., with whom she shared an everlasting love, her children, Ken Jr., Lauren, and Katelyn, their spouses, Cristina, Cody, and Jacob, and her grandchildren, Lily, JJ, Kenny III, and Chloe, to whom she will always be known as "Meme." Her smile and her earthly presence will be greatly missed.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Monday at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mark Church, 9 Garden Ct., Cranston at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown. VISITING HOURS are Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hugh B. Bain Middle School, 845 Park Ave., Cranston, RI, 02910, with "Remembering Mary Hopkins" written on the memo line. Visit NardolilloFH.com for online condolences.
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Anthony Lato
December 7, 2022
May she RIP !!!
December 20, 2019
Dear Ken & Family. I am so very sorry to hear about Mary's passing. My brother Tom just told me. She was a wonderful woman. My son held her a high regard when he attend Bain Jr. High as did I. One of the few teachers that was able to get through to him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Patty Howarth-Stimpson
Rick Jasper
December 19, 2019
Ken,
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Bill & Dottie surtel
December 17, 2019
Dear Ken & Family , So Very Sad to hear about Mary , She will be Sorely Missed , May God give You Strength at this difficult time , GOD Bless You All , AFA Dottie & Bill Surtel .
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December 17, 2019
Ken,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. May Jesus watch over you and your family during this very difficult time.
Linda (Ferrara) Malafronte
St. Gregory Church
(formerly of Cranston School Dept)
Pickering Family
December 16, 2019
Deepest condolences to Ken & family... Mary was an amazing woman. May God be with you all & comfort you during this difficult time.
Pickering Family
ralph deangelis jr
December 16, 2019
To Coach Hopkins, Laura and the rest of the Hopkins Family
please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Mary. Your family means so much to me and i want you to know that you will be in my prayers every day. May God bless you all and comfort in this time of sadness.
Pat and Arlene Dochety
December 15, 2019
Dear Kenny and family,
So sorry and saddened for your loss. Mary was such a wonderful person, always had a smile on her face. We will keep your family in our prayers at this difficult time, and just hold all the memories close to your heart. God Bless Pat and Arlene
Roger Anderson
December 15, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the Hopkins Family. May God bless you all. Roger & Cheryl Anderson
Carl and Kathleen (DiSano) Delfino
December 14, 2019
Dear Ken and Family,
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to you and your entire family during this difficult time. I read all the entries on this tribute wall and it is well -noted what an extraordinary woman Mary was. Not only was she beautiful, but kind and giving as well. In the days ahead I wish all of you peace and comfort and know that her legacy will never be forgotten. May God bless you all.
Donald Mariani
December 14, 2019
My condolences to the entire Hopkins family. May she RIP.
THOMAS Valletta
December 14, 2019
KEN AND FAMILY
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF MARY. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
TOM VALLETTA
Ray & Maryann Brown
December 14, 2019
Ken & Family: We were so very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. We know she fought a good fight.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at your time of sorrow. May the many wonderful memories comfort you at this difficult time. May she Rest in Peace.
Jo-Ann LaPolla-Ragosta
December 13, 2019
Ken and family,My deepest condolences on the passing of you wife, mom and grandmother. I am battling cancer right now and was very sad to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tony Durante
December 13, 2019
Ken prayers and thoughts go out to your entire family. So sorry for your loss.
Patricia Canario Esposito
December 13, 2019
Kenny, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
David Rathbun
December 13, 2019
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the the entire Hopkins Family on their Loss. May Mary rest in God's Peace.
The Rathbun Family
December 13, 2019
Ken and family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Mary
may God bless all of you.
Linda and Raymond Patriarca
Sharon Moreno
December 13, 2019
Ken and Family, Sending my deepest sympathies to you all. Mary was as sweet as her beautiful personality and smile. May she Rest In Peace
TONY LATO
December 13, 2019
KEM AND FAMILY,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR WIFE'S PASSING. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE !!!
Ernie and Kathy Almonte
December 13, 2019
Ken, Kenny, Crissy, Lily and (little) Kenny...we are just so sorry for your loss. There are no words but know that she is a reminder to us to be present. We will hug those we love a little tighter and silently thank her for reminding us of what is important in life. You are blessed with a close family and you're all in our thoughts, prayers and hearts. Love, Kathy and Ernie
Anonymous
December 13, 2019
Rip God bless her family ..Any good teacher leaving this earth is a loss. You were blessed to have her teach your children..Former student of Hugh B Bain.
Douglas McGunagle
December 13, 2019
Very sorry to hear this. May she rest in God's Peace.
James Varone
December 12, 2019
To Ken Sr. Ken Jr. and all the family.
I'm sure Mary will be remembered by her students and loving family members for many years to come.The influence of a good teacher can never be erased.
Be the things, you loved most about the people who are gone.
James Varone
Smithfield Public Schools
substitute teacher
PAUL BADESSA
December 12, 2019
TO KEN AND FAMILY, MY CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. MAY THE HAND OF THE LORD GUIDE YOU ALWAYS.
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