Mark Hopkins “Hopper”, 39

Mark Hopkins, age 39 of Fort Frances, Ontario passed away suddenly on June 24, 2001. Mark was born in Iroquois Falls, Ontario on August 11, 1961. He was currently working at Lakeland Personnel. He was an avid sports lover who enjoyed hockey, baseball, fishing and golf.
Mark was married to Sandy Szlauko on January 18, 1991 and they enjoyed eighteen wonderful years together.
He was predeceased by their dog “Ditto”.
Mark’s love for his wife Sandy and his friends was evident in everything he did. He will be sadly missed by everyone he touched in life. He loved life and lived each day to the fullest. “He made it to the Milky Way, Guys”.
Funeral services were held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2001 with Reverend Mr. William Adair officiating.
The Thomas, Hicks and Szlauko families attended the service, as well as many friends. The honourary pallbearers were all of Mark’s friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ice for Kids, c/o Box 513, Fort Frances, Ontario P9A 3M5 or the Norwest Animal Clinic Memorial Fund, c/o the C.I.B.C. bank in Fort Frances, Ontario.