Obituary for Paul Gardner Hopkins
Portland, ME
Paul Gardner Hopkins, 77, of Portland, died Monday, January 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Medford, MA, on August 29, 1942, the son of Frank Gardner and Dorothy (Burnham) Hopkins. He grew up in Winchester, MA, graduating from Winchester High School. Paul was a long-time resident of Kennebunkport, ME. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Maine (Orono). Paul then attended Syracuse University for graduate studies.
Paul was a quiet and unassuming man. He was witty, intelligent, gentle, and kind. He enjoyed writing poetry, spending time with his family, and taking walks.
He is survived by his loving sister, Cynthia L. Hopkins of North Andover, MA; his niece, Rebecca E. Stronck and his nephew, Matthew E. Tonello.
Services are private.
Should friends choose, memorial donations in his name are encouraged to:
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, online at https://secure.jhu.edu/form/psych
If contributing by check, please make payable to “Johns Hopkins University” and send to:
Johns Hopkins Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine, 550 N. Broadway, Suite 914, Baltimore, MD 21205.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Paul’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com.
Paul Gardner Hopkins, 77, of Portland, died Monday, January 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Medford, MA, on August 29, 1942, the son of Frank Gardner and Dorothy (Burnham) Hopkins. He grew up in Winchester, MA, graduating from Winchester High School. Paul was a long-time resident of Kennebunkport, ME. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Maine (Orono). Paul then attended Syracuse University for graduate studies.
Paul was a quiet and unassuming man. He was witty, intelligent, gentle, and kind. He enjoyed writing poetry, spending time with his family, and taking walks.
He is survived by his loving sister, Cynthia L. Hopkins of North Andover, MA; his niece, Rebecca E. Stronck and his nephew, Matthew E. Tonello.
Services are private.
Should friends choose, memorial donations in his name are encouraged to:
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, online at https://secure.jhu.edu/form/psych
If contributing by check, please make payable to “Johns Hopkins University” and send to:
Johns Hopkins Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine, 550 N. Broadway, Suite 914, Baltimore, MD 21205.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Paul’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com.