Suddenly and peacefully on January 29, 2012 at 78 years of age surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Edmund "Ted" (July 2011). Cherished mother of Connie and husband Jean-Yves Couture, David and wife Ruth Blandford, Bill Blandford. Loving Nana of Shawn, Michael, Kyle, and Kelvin and Great-Nana of Chelsea, Collin, Cailyn and Kiley. Dearest daughter of the late John and Jane Hopps. Dear sister of Ed Hopps, Bill and wife Pam Hopps, Don and wife Rysa Hopps and sister in-law of the late George husband of Phyllis Blandford, Bob and wife Francine Blandford. If you so desire, donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Tuesday 3-5pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Wednesday 11:30am at Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841. Cremation to follow.