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HAZEL HOPKINS

HAZEL MAY HOPKINS (nee EARL) Peacefully after a long illness, Hazel passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the Poseidon Care Home. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Margaret, sister Thelma (Laurie), sisters-in-law Gladys Reid (Jim) and Joan Hargest (Albert), brother-in-law Donald (Jackie), grandchildren Clinton Worbanski and Cassandra Lambert, Megan James (Robert) and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Earl, son Daniel, and daughter-in-law Debbie, daughter Doris Worbanski, brother Fred and brother-in-law Tommy (Marj). Hazel was born at Swan Lake, MB to Cliff and Pearl Earl. She had a happy childhood helping out on the farm and learned to ski in the winter. Her mother taught her to play the piano and sing in choir. Hazel attended Swan Lake School and took grade 12 at Bruxelles, MB. She started her teaching career at Wingham School where she met Earl and they married on July 5, 1950. They settled in Fort Garry and enjoyed their young family. Hazel continued her education at the University of Manitoba and taught school in Winnipeg, singing in the Donnelly Church choir and teaching school choirs. Hazel and Earl moved to Thompson where she taught school and music until retiring. She was instrumental in the building of the Mystery Lake Museum and brought the Canada Scientific Fair to Thompson. Hazel moved to Elm Creek in 1992, where she grew a lovely garden. She joined the United Church choir and took up curling in Bonspeils. She came to Fort Garry in 2004, until she became ill. Hazel was a very generous person. She had a good word for everyone and she will be sadly missed by her many friends. Donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way. Service will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home on Thursday, July 12, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.mb.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Jul 9, 2012

HAZEL MAY HOPKINS (nee EARL) Peacefully after a long illness, Hazel passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the Poseidon Care Home. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Margaret, sister Thelma (Laurie), sisters-in-law Gladys Reid (Jim) and Joan Hargert (Albert), brother-in-law Donald (Jackie), grandchildren Clinton Worbanski and Cassandra Lambert, Megan James (Robert) and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Earl, son Daniel, and daughter-in-law Debbie, daughter Doris Worbanski, brothers Fred and brother-in-law Tommy (Mary). Hazel was born at Swan Lake, MB to Cliff and Pearl Earl. She had a happy childhood helping out on the farm and learned to ski in the winter. Her mother taught her to play the piano and sing in choir. Hazel attended Swan Lake School and took grade 12 at Bruxelles, MB. She started her teaching career at Wingham School where she met Earl and they married on July 5, 1950. They settled in Fort Garry and enjoyed their young family. Hazel continued her education at the University of Manitoba and taught school in Winnipeg, singing in the Donnelly Church choir and teaching school choirs. Hazel and Earl moved to Thompson where she taught school and music until retiring. She was instrumental in the building of the Mystery Lake Museum and brought the Canada Scientific Fair to Thompson. Hazel moved to Elm Creek in 1992, where she grew a lovely garden. She joined the United Church choir and took up curling in Bonspeils. She came to Fort Garry in 2004, until she became ill. Hazel was a very generous person. She had a good word for everyone and she will be sadly missed by her many friends. Donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way. Service will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home on Thursday, July 12, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.mb.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Jul 9, 2012

HAZEL MAY HOPKINS (nee EARL) Peacefully after a long illness, Hazel passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the Poseidon Care Home. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Margaret, sister Thelma (Laurie), sisters-in-law Gladys Reid (Jim) and Joan Hargert (Albert), brother-in-law Donald (Jackie), grandchildren Clinton Worbanski and Cassandra Lambert, Megan James (Robert) and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Earl, son Daniel, and daughter-in-law Debbie, daughter Doris Worbanski, brothers Fred and brother-in-law Tommy (Mary). Hazel was born at Swan Lake, MB to Cliff and Pearl Earl. She had a happy childhood helping out on the farm and learned to ski in the winter. Her mother taught her to play the piano and sing in choir. Hazel attended Swan Lake School and took grade 12 at Bruxelles, MB. She started her teaching career at Wingham School where she met Earl and they married on July 5, 1950. They settled in Fort Garry and enjoyed their young family. Hazel continued her education at the University of Manitoba and taught school in Winnipeg, singing in the Donnelly Church choir and teaching school choirs. Hazel and Earl moved to Thompson where she taught school and music until retiring. She was instrumental in the building of the Mystery Lake Museum and brought the Canada Scientific Fair to Thompson. Hazel moved to Elm Creek in 1992, where she grew a lovely garden. She joined the United Church choir and took up curling in Bonspeils. She came to Fort Garry in 2004, until she became ill. Hazel was a very generous person. She had a good word for everyone and she will be sadly missed by her many friends. Donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way. Service will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home on Thursday, July 12, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.mb.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Jul 9, 2012

HAZEL MAY HOPKINS (nee EARL) Peacefully on Thursday, July 5, 2012 Hazel passed away at the age of 85. Longer obituary to follow.
Publish Date: Jul 7, 2012
Publish Date: Jul 9, 2012
Publish Date: Jul 9, 2012

As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on July 09, 2012

Guest Book(10 entries)

  • When I was leaving the farm and looking for a home in Elm Creek, as soon as I saw Hazel's garden, sunroom and deck I didn't look at one place more I wanted Hazel's home, it was so beautiful. My husband Jim and I are so fortunate to enjoy all of Hazel's hard work.
    - Posted by: Marion Stangl Miller (Bought Hazel's house and garden in Elm Creek) on: Jul 18, 2012
  • So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, Margaret. She was a lovely, talented, caring lady.
    - Posted by: Hazel (McKane) Williams (Friend) on: Jul 12, 2012
  • I spent many evenings at the Hopkins home as a teenager. Mrs. Hopkins was so welcoming and hospitable and I have many happy memories of time spent with her and her family. I was so sorry to hear of her passing and I know she will be dearly missed.
    - Posted by: Barb Unrau (nee Morin) (Girlfriend of daughter Margaret) on: Jul 12, 2012
  • She was my grade 8 teacher in RD Parker in Thompson. She was so full of energy and made learning fun. I always have fond memories of being in her class. She was a great teacher.
    - Posted by: Beverley Watson (Rogers) (student) on: Jul 10, 2012
  • Mrs. Hopkins inspired and cultivated my love for music! She believed in me and encouraged me to believe in myself! She gave me her time and ear and made me feel that I could accomplish the world. I will miss her smile and beautiful disposition the most. Our world just dimmed a little from her demise!
    - Posted by: Teresa Gibson (Former music student from Thompson, MB) on: Jul 10, 2012
  • Hazel left a great legacy to Thompson, Manitoba from where she moved several years ago upon retirement. She worked tirelessly and lobbied with determination to ensure that Thompson had a museum. Where others did not recognize that Thompson had any history, she saw a rich heritage from First Nations peoples, from the fur traders, and from fifty-plus years of mining from the discovery of nickel ore to the present. Hazel taught grade eight students at Deerwood School in the School District of Mystery Lake for many years and instilled awareness of the need to protect and respect the ecology of our planet throughout the school. She also chaired the Thompson Science Fair and was successful in bringing the Canada-Wide Science Fair to Thompson. Her love of music led her to begin a youth choir which she led for several years which gave enjoyment to the children and those who attended their performances. Hazel was a warm, friendly person who had drive and passion for everything she touched; a lovely lady who touched many people. Condolences to her family.
    - Posted by: Valerie Wilson (Friend from Thompson) on: Jul 9, 2012
  • Hazel Hopkins was my teacher in grade 7 at Fort Richmond Collegiate; she taught Science, Music and Guidance. She taught me to have faith at a difficult time in my life and I will always remember her.
    - Posted by: Diana (Brown) Emberley (past student) on: Jul 9, 2012
  • Hazel was such a lovely person - had a heart of gold. I have a nice picture of Hazel in her garden with my Mom and Dad, Sid & Olive Foote. She was a great friend and neighbor!
    - Posted by: Carol Banman (friend) on: Jul 9, 2012
  • Sorry to hear of Hazel's passing. We have known her for years.
    - Posted by: Carol and Walter Hargest (friends) on: Jul 9, 2012
  • Aunty Hazel - your family was such a good neighbor! Rest in peace.
    - Posted by: Pam Deverdenne (Bihayko) (Neighbor) on: Jul 8, 2012

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