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Lois Hoops Obituary
Lois Mae (McConochie) Hoops, 99, wife of the late Lyman Blair Hoops, passed away on June 11, 2025, at her home at The Arbors of Hop Brook, Manchester, CT. Born in Middletown on January 29, 1926, she was the daughter of Jesse Ferguson and Mary "Mae" (Tatro) McConochie. Lois grew up in Middletown and graduated from the Middlesex Hospital School of Nursing. She and her husband Lyman (Lem) lived in Maryland while Lem was in the Navy then moved back to Connecticut where they lived in Westfield, Tolland and Manchester before settling in Old Lyme. She is survived by her daughter Sally Barr and her husband Roger of Bolton, two sons, Timothy Hoops and his wife Cheryl of Manchester and Thomas Hoops and his wife Debbie of Bolton, four grandchildren, James Barr and his wife Maurica, Jason Hoops, Kimberly Mercier and her husband Donald and Andrew Hoops and his wife Christina, and ten great-grandchildren Elizabeth and Zachary Barr, Riley and Sydney Hoops, Jacob, Avery and Natalie Mercier, and Arianna, Kingsley and Jetson Hoops. The family is grateful for the care Lois received from Nutmeg Home Assistance, Beacon Hospice Care and The Arbors. A Celebration of Life will be at St. George's Episcopal Church, Rt. 44 Bolton, Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at Indian Hill Cemetery in Middletown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the charity of your choice. Messages of condolences may be made to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.
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susan gerr
July 16, 2025
I knew Lois as long as I knew her daughter Sally, over 45 years. I loved her spirit and laughter whenever they would visit me at my shop. She was always interested in things and she was a doer. A real inspiration!
July 12, 2025
Beverly and I give our sincere condolence to you Tim and Cheryl on the loss of your Mother and Mother-in-law
Roger and Beverly DalPian
Scott Simmons
July 12, 2025
I'm very sorry for your loss, but your Mom had a long life with a terrific family. I have many memories from childhood of our adventures in the neighborhood. Your Mom was cheerful and supportive. My best to you all.
Carol Dumas
July 8, 2025
Tim, Cheryl & family, so sorry to hear about your mom´s passing. Hope you find comfort looking back on a wonderful well lived life. Sincerely Carol & Rick Dumas
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