Reta May Hopper
1921-2016
Reta May Hopper, 94, of Orchard View Nursing Home, Village
of Gagetown and formerly of Alma, passed away peacefully on May 13th,
2016 at her residence.
Reta was born in Alma on May 27th, 1921 the daughter of the
late Roy and Clara (Rossiter) Conner. She was an active
member of the Alma Baptist Church when she lived in Alma.
She was a homemaker and loved raising her family. Reta was
very community minded, she was a member of the Alma Seniors, Shepody
Lioness, Loyal True Blue Lodge and the Albert Hospital Auxiliary.
She was a dedicated volunteer and was very proud of her
Award of Merit for Volunteering presented by the Province of NB. She
was also honored with the Maritimer of the Week. She had a
strength and kindness about her and was always willing to help others
in need. She had a real zest for life and loved to laugh
and have a great time. Her grandchildren always enjoyed
playing a game of cards or crib with their Nanny. She will
always be remembered for her ability to make everyone feel comfortable
and at home. She was a great lady who will never be
forgotten.
"Always in our hearts"
She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Marjorie
Campbell (Jack) of Montague, PE and Ella Brown (Douglas) of
Fredericton; sons, Arnold Hopper (Cecile) of Hampton and Edmund Hopper
(Amanda) of Fredericton; her cherished grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Reta was the last surviving member of her
immediate family. She will also be missed by several nieces and
nephews.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her beloved
husband, Clyde; her sisters, Marjorie and Clara; brother,
Borden.
The family will be meeting with relatives and friends for a
time of visitation and sharing of memories at the Albert County
Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 from 1:00-3:00 pm. A
graveside service will follow at 4:00pm in the Alma Baptist Cemetery,
Alma, NB with Pastor Danny Steeves officiating.
Donations to the Alzheimer's Society, MS Society or to the
charity of the donor's choice would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral
Home, 4130 route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, E4H-3K2
734-2780
Service Date
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Service Time
4:00pm
Service Location
Graveside Service- Alma Baptist Cemetery
Visitation
Tuesday afternoon
Visitation Time
1:00-3:00pm
Visitation Location
Albert County Funeral Home
Burial Location
Alma Baptist Cemetery, Alma, NB
Requested Charity
Alzheimer's Society of NB, MS Society or charity of donor's choice would be appreciated.