Dedicated to the memory of Jane Hopkinson
This site is a tribute to Jane, wife to Martin, Mum to Carolyn, Liz and Susan, and Granny to Myran, Eirinn, Callum and Megan. Jane died on 9th August with her family around her, from Motor Neurone Disease, which was diagnosed at the beginning of June.
Jane was an active member of the Mevagissey community including producing the parish magazine each month and volunteering with the Mevagissey branch of the RNLI. She is much loved and missed, and will always be remembered.
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Jane, my very dear friend for nearly 81 years.
I was a very young evacuee, Jane's Mother Mrs Milner so kindly took me in, where I was looked after by Nanny Bickerstaff along with Jane and David.
I stayed for a short while and moved on to the Lewis's next door because Jane's family needed a safe home.
We could not meet up often, but always kept in touch at Christmas and Birthdays, My sister lives in Mevagissey and visits to her were excellent opportunities to meet up with Jane and Martin. On one occasion a couple of my sisters joined me for afternoon visits.
Jane and Martin made us very welcome and my sisters loved the dogs.
A very sad time losing such a beautiful friend but I will always have the wonderful memories of playing on Harpenden common and reading our books at opposite ends of the garden hammock.
Will miss you deeply just not being here.
Iris
Liz
22nd August 2020
We met Jane over 45 years ago when they lived in Godmanchester, we shared many family occasions and became lifelong friends. After their move to Mevagissey we were invited to visit, on our arrival we were not only warmly greeted by Jane and Martin but also dogs, ducks and donkeys; primroses and rhododendrons adorned the garden.
Our trips out included steam trains, gardens, walks on the Dodman, eating ice cream while sitting in the harbour watching the fishing boats and a visit to The Lizard to see the Choughs. After a lovely home cooked meal we would enjoy watching Miss Marple and Poirot. So many treasured memories of a wonderful person and true friend who will be sadly missed.
Rosemary and Bernard x
20th August 2020
The great thing about Jane - she was always there. With a word, a smile, a kindness, a giggle. Making so much happen across so many good causes. Another new normal won't seem quite so rich without her.
Love Gordon & Nuala
Gordon
18th August 2020