Obituary of Janet M. Hopkins

Late in the evening of Sunday, September 5, 2021 Janet M. Hopkins, age 80, of Penn Yan, NY entered her eternal rest at home surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born in Penn Yan, NY on February 17, 1941, the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Dinehart) Moss. She was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy and retired from Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest, though there was much left to do. Janet was a caring and loving person and always made the best of any situation. Whether you were looking for a smile, a laugh, or the truth Janet always delivered. Family was the highlight of her life, she was an adoring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She raised her children with love and devotion and instilled these in her grandchildren as well. Janet enjoyed supporting and attending all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren's events. Looking back at Janet's life we can see and feel the impact her eighty years have left on her family and friends. We were all so blessed to have such an incredible woman in our lives. Janet is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, David W. Hopkins; daughter, Brenda (Peter) Chapman; son John (Kim) Hopkins; grandchildren, Erin (Ryan) Mahar, Chelsey Hopkins, Katie (Dan Bird) Hopkins, Meg (Edward Rivera) Hopkins, Brittany Chapman, and Braedy (Zack) Bulman; great grandchildren, Ava Grace Hopkins, Kallen Mahar, Cole Mahar, Olsen Hopkins, Colby Hopkins, Isla Bulman, and Owen Hopkins; sisters, Jean Hurd, Judy Dinehart and Joanna (Billy) Wipfler; as well as, several nieces and nephews. Janet was pre-deceased by brother-in- laws William Hurd, Anton Dinehart and her niece Tammy James. Friends and family may call from 2pm to 4pm on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Townsend Wood & Zinger Funeral Home, 201 E. Elm St., Penn Yan, NY 14527. Her funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 4pm. Memorial contributions may be made in Janet's memory to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456. To light a candle of remembrance or to share a memory with her family and friends, please visit townsendwoodzinger.com