Mary Jane Hopkins

12/26/53-5/12/24 Brockton, MA- North Conway, NH Mary Jane Hopkins, 70, passed away on Mother's Day, May 12, 2024, at Maine Medical Center with her two children by her side. After her diagnosis of lung cancer in November 2023, Mary Jane fought relentlessly for six hard months against the disease. She will be remembered for her incredible resilience, consideration for others and joyful demeanor during this challenging time. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Mary Jane was born to Elinor and Raymond Gormley on December 26,1953 at Brockton Hospital in Brockton, MA. Mary Jane grew up in Brockton, moved to Amherst for college, then off to many places including Charlottesville, VA, Newmarket, NH, Spartanburg, SC, and settled in North Conway, NH. Mary Jane was a natural athlete who excelled on the Brockton High track team, setting the state record for the mile. She graduated from UMass Amherst in 1975 with a degree in Communication Sciences, and went on to pursue roles in speech therapy and education. Mary Jane was known for her amazing laugh, love of children, propensity for losing track of time, infectious energy, and endless kindness. She loved reading and gardening, and was simply the friendliest person you could ever meet. She was active in the community raising her two children, volunteering in literacy programs and working in education. She enjoyed spending time on Kezar Lake, laughing with her sisters on the beaches of Cape Cod and Maine, and visiting with loved ones at the Lobster Trap. She would say her biggest accomplishment, and pride and joy, were her children, Brian and Sara. They were her world. Mary Jane is survived by her husband, John (Jack) Hopkins of North Conway, NH, and her two children, Brian Duhamel and Sara Hopkins. She was the beloved sister of James Gormley of Peabody, MA, Kathleen Rego of Bridgewater, MA, Suzanne Kirby of Plymouth, MA, Christopher Gormley of Brockton, MA and Lisa Nivison, of Acton, MA, and beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly. She is predeceased by her parents, her loving mother and father in law, and best friend, Joanne O'Brien. Arrangements were made through Furber Funeral Home and Cremations Services. Visiting hours will be held on May 19, 2024 from 1pm-3pm at Furber & White Funeral Home, 2925 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH. A Mass will be held in loving memory of Mary Jane on May 20, 2024 at 11:30am at Our Lady of the Mountains, 2905 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH. The family would like to thank the healthcare professionals at Memorial Hospital, Maine Medical Center and Maine Health Cancer Care who helped support Mary Jane during these last few difficult months. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Believe in Books Literacy Foundation.