Community Update

Jane Margaret Hopkins, 76, of Silver Spring, Maryland and Charlestown, Rhode Island, died on January 1, 2014. The daughter of the late Margaret T. and Elliott A. Hopkins, she is survived by her brothers; James A. Hopkins and Mark E. Hopkins (Andrea); nieces; Kathryn J. Hopkins (Francis Morey) and Jennifer M. Skerrett (William); great nieces; Elizabeth Skerrett and Anna Skerrett and great nephew Ian Morey.

 A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Jane taught elementary school in Rhode Island and Montgomery County, Maryland for 48 years. She was passionate about and dedicated to education, and made a difference in the lives of the children she taught. Jane will be remembered, too, for her unique laugh, warm and open personality, and her ability to maintain many friendships through decades and despite geographical distances.

 A memorial service for Jane will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 10 at Gorton-Menard Funeral Home, 721 Washington Street, Coventry, RI. In lieu of flowers donations will be gratefully received by the University of Rhode Island Foundation, Hopkins Family Scholarship Endowment, 79 Upper College Road, Kingston, Rhode Island, 02881 in Jane’s memory and in honor of her lifelong commitment to education.

For online condolences please visit www.gortonmenardfuneralhome.com.