Wm. Reagan Hopkins
2006-2026
Died suddenly at his residence in Old Perlican on April 6, 2026,
Reagan Hopkins, aged 19 years.
Predeceased by his grandparents: Reginald and Celia Hopkins, and Winston and Florence Crocker;
aunt, Beatrice Tizzard; cousin, Katelyn Tizzard; and fur sibling, Guiness.
Leaving with shattered hearts are his loving parents, William (Bill) Hopkins and Reverend Yvonne Crocker Hopkins;
siblings: Carl (Colleen), David (Tammy), and Lisa Coish (Scott);
nieces and nephews: Todd, Kassidy (Mason), Brandon (Emma), Mckayla (Nick), and Madison (Zachary);
aunt, Tracy Crocker; uncle, Harold Tizard;
special great aunt, Freda Hopkins; third grandmother, Marjorie Button;
fur sibling, Peaches (Squishy),
a number of cousins especially from his generation on his father's side , Evan, Brady, Cody, Paul, Rebecca (Sheldon), Blair, Jackson, Tara Lynn, Miley, Raylon
and their parents, Debbie (Tony), Robert (Denita), Roger (Wendy), Paula (Darren), Sandra (Cory), Michelle (Chad), and Madina (Julian);
special cousins on his mother's side, Lee Percy and his family; and from the French side, Roger, Darlene, and Kimberley and their families;
and his wonderful great circle of special friends, too numerous to mention;
extended members of the Hopkins, Crocker, Percy and French families;
as well as the Slade family and the Slade's Funeral Home team, where he was loved like family and treated like their little brother and buddy.
Reagan was a special sort. An old soul in a young body he made time for everyone, had a smile for all he met and a kind word or deed to offer. He was as loved as he was loving. In his short life he made an impact on all he met. He loved his work as an aspiring funeral director/embalmer, having almost completed his program. He loved boats and trucks and strove to involve himself in any activity revolving around them. Reagan loved animals, being outdoors, road trips, treating others, and dearly loved making people happy. He was happiest on the wharf, on a trail in his side by side, working or just hanging out. He surrounded himself with wonderful friends and would do anything he could for them. He loved being a chauffeur, whether it was transporting a crew to offload a boat, running errands for shut ins, driving his father on a Sunday drive or working on a call with his mother. His time in this world was short but meaningful. He made the most of everything he did. He made his life count. He loved to laugh, make people happy, sing his loudest, and dance regardless of who was watching. He had joined his church's Men's Fellowship within the past two years becoming their junior by generations, infusing so much youth into their ministry. With them he loved to sing and make every moment enjoyable whether it was serving meals, washing dishes, greeting visitors or offering to waltz a toe tapping senior during an outreach worship service. His mark on this world was something else. He is by far one of our biggest and brightest stars.
Special thanks to all who cared for him and touched his life.
A special thank you to the paramedics who came to his aid, the fire fighters who responded to help get his 6'8" frame out of his home into the ambulance and the doctors and nurses of Wilkinson Memorial, Old Perlican who tried so hard and for so long to bring him back to us.
Visitation at Hopkins' Funeral Home, Old Perlican on Friday, April 10, 2026 2:00 pm. to 5:00 pm. and 7:00 pm. to 9:00 pm. and on Saturday, April 11, 2026 2:00 pm. to 5:00 pm. and 7:00 pm. to 9:00 pm.
A celebration of Reagan's life will take place at Baccalieu Collegiate, Old Perlican on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00 pm.
Interment to follow in the United Church Cemetery, Old Perlican after which a reception will be held in his honour at John Hoskins' Community Centre, Old Perlican.
As expression of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or a donation may be made in Reagan's memory to establish a scholarship in his name.
"Shine bright star! We will sing, we will spread your joy, we will dance for you! You made this world a lot brighter by being here... guide us as we strive to follow your example."
For those unable to attend in person, the service will be live-streamed. Click this link to view Reagan's Celebration of Life https://tom0349.wixsite.com/streamingservices/slades
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Predeceased by his grandparents: Reginald and Celia Hopkins, and Winston and Florence Crocker;
aunt, Beatrice Tizzard; cousin, Katelyn Tizzard; and fur sibling, Guiness.
Leaving with shattered hearts are his loving parents, William (Bill) Hopkins and Reverend Yvonne Crocker Hopkins;
siblings: Carl (Colleen), David (Tammy), and Lisa Coish (Scott);
nieces and nephews: Todd, Kassidy (Mason), Brandon (Emma), Mckayla (Nick), and Madison (Zachary);
aunt, Tracy Crocker; uncle, Harold Tizard;
special great aunt, Freda Hopkins; third grandmother, Marjorie Button;
fur sibling, Peaches (Squishy),
a number of cousins especially from his generation on his father's side , Evan, Brady, Cody, Paul, Rebecca (Sheldon), Blair, Jackson, Tara Lynn, Miley, Raylon
and their parents, Debbie (Tony), Robert (Denita), Roger (Wendy), Paula (Darren), Sandra (Cory), Michelle (Chad), and Madina (Julian);
special cousins on his mother's side, Lee Percy and his family; and from the French side, Roger, Darlene, and Kimberley and their families;
and his wonderful great circle of special friends, too numerous to mention;
extended members of the Hopkins, Crocker, Percy and French families;
as well as the Slade family and the Slade's Funeral Home team, where he was loved like family and treated like their little brother and buddy.
Reagan was a special sort. An old soul in a young body he made time for everyone, had a smile for all he met and a kind word or deed to offer. He was as loved as he was loving. In his short life he made an impact on all he met. He loved his work as an aspiring funeral director/embalmer, having almost completed his program. He loved boats and trucks and strove to involve himself in any activity revolving around them. Reagan loved animals, being outdoors, road trips, treating others, and dearly loved making people happy. He was happiest on the wharf, on a trail in his side by side, working or just hanging out. He surrounded himself with wonderful friends and would do anything he could for them. He loved being a chauffeur, whether it was transporting a crew to offload a boat, running errands for shut ins, driving his father on a Sunday drive or working on a call with his mother. His time in this world was short but meaningful. He made the most of everything he did. He made his life count. He loved to laugh, make people happy, sing his loudest, and dance regardless of who was watching. He had joined his church's Men's Fellowship within the past two years becoming their junior by generations, infusing so much youth into their ministry. With them he loved to sing and make every moment enjoyable whether it was serving meals, washing dishes, greeting visitors or offering to waltz a toe tapping senior during an outreach worship service. His mark on this world was something else. He is by far one of our biggest and brightest stars.
Special thanks to all who cared for him and touched his life.
A special thank you to the paramedics who came to his aid, the fire fighters who responded to help get his 6'8" frame out of his home into the ambulance and the doctors and nurses of Wilkinson Memorial, Old Perlican who tried so hard and for so long to bring him back to us.
Visitation at Hopkins' Funeral Home, Old Perlican on Friday, April 10, 2026 2:00 pm. to 5:00 pm. and 7:00 pm. to 9:00 pm. and on Saturday, April 11, 2026 2:00 pm. to 5:00 pm. and 7:00 pm. to 9:00 pm.
A celebration of Reagan's life will take place at Baccalieu Collegiate, Old Perlican on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00 pm.
Interment to follow in the United Church Cemetery, Old Perlican after which a reception will be held in his honour at John Hoskins' Community Centre, Old Perlican.
As expression of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or a donation may be made in Reagan's memory to establish a scholarship in his name.
"Shine bright star! We will sing, we will spread your joy, we will dance for you! You made this world a lot brighter by being here... guide us as we strive to follow your example."
For those unable to attend in person, the service will be live-streamed. Click this link to view Reagan's Celebration of Life https://tom0349.wixsite.com/streamingservices/slades
Service Date
Monday, April 13, 2026