Ron Hopping
AUBURN – Ron Hopping, 73 went home to be with his Lord and Savior. He passed away on June 14, 2021at C.M.M. C. under the compassionate and loving care of the Medical teams on Y-3 and M-4.He was surrounded with family. Ron was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 17 years ago. It has only been the last two years, especially the last six months that P.D. caused the loss of body movement and functions as well as effecting his short term memory. We are thankful to God every day that Ron was able to live his life normally for so many wonderful years.
Ron was born on June 22, 1947, to Richard G. Hopping and Edith Murken Hopping in Manhattan, New Year City, N.Y. They moved to Boxford, Mass., when Ron was 9-months old. This is where Ron’s love of nature, woods and his care of the Earth began.
Ron attended Boxford schools grades one-six, then was transported to Masconomet Regional School District in Topsfield for grades seven-12 where he graduated in 1965 with a focus on drama, working with wood and photography. He took countless pictures of friends, nature and family. He graduated from the Gorham State College ( now part of U. of M.) in January 1970 instead of 1965 with his class due to changing his major to Liberal Arts. In 1969 Ron met a constant person in his earthly life, Libby Ann Levasseur. He married his college sweetheart and love on Nov. 3, 1970. They thankfully celebrated their 50th anniversary on Nov. 3, 2020 with a private dinner They moved to Lewiston, but in 1971 they moved to Auburn to raise three sons, Rhett Geoffrey, Ryan Kirk and Raffe Andrew. They made three more moves and 1984 found the best place to meet their family needs.
You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Ronald’s life by visiting his guest book at http://www.thefortingrouplewiston.com
Visitation Fortin Lewiston Monday 6/21 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday 6/22 at 11 Am at Sacred Heart Church. Committal will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care & Direction of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584.
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