Martha Jacqueline Susanne Hopper (nee Dunklee)

So sorry to see the news of Martha’s passing . I first met Martha while working at RBC in Concord, later Martha and I drove to work together to RBC at Hwy 27 and Belfield, she was living in Tottenham , I was living in Cookstown we would meet at Highway 9 and Highway 27 . Oh the laughs we would have together . I saw Martha later when we both lived in Barrie.
Please accept my deepest condolences. I’m glad that she was part of my life’s journey .

From the first moment I meet Martha we immediately became sister friends The bond of trust was never broken. I have so many wonderful memories of dinners, drink nights,road trips but our most special times were our sleep overs. We would often wonder if we would run out of things to talk about but we never did. My last visit with her was holding each other’s hands and her telling me she loved me. We both believed that Angels walk among us and how blessed I was to have her by my side How I will miss you my dear friend

Dear Lisa and Jack – so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom. I have the fondest memories of her from the many times I was at your house when we were kids. The biggest smile, the sharpest wit and the most infectious laugh. Rest in peace Mrs. Hopper ❤️ Sending my deepest condolences ❌⭕️

Martha was such a joyful person with a great sense of humor. She will greatly be missed.

So sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with your family.

Jacki & Todd

Our condolences to you and your family. The love and family support I’ve seen between you all is truly one of a kind. She raised a beautiful and loving and compassionate daughter and the most amazing loving, heartfelt and generous grandsons ever. I know she will be watching down on you all and be so proud.

Love The Ham Family xoxo

I was so sorry to hear of Martha’s passing. She was a pleasant and happy neighbor for the past 20 years. Sincerely, Norm MacLean unit16.

Condolences to Lisa, Jack and family on the passing of your beautiful mother.

Martha and I became great friends years ago at RBC when I was introduced to her to “create what Martha had done in Etobicoke” in another region. She was a beautiful, smart, and an absolutely hilarious lady who I admired and will always hold close in my heart. I will miss her big time!

No doubt you all have wonderful memories to cherish in the days and years ahead.

Hugs to you all,
Karen

It is with a heavy and sad heart that I write on this page. Martha was my friend, my co-conspirator, my mentor in the bank and the respect and love that I have for her is immense. Working with Martha at RBC Queensway and Kipling was a treat. We had a mutual respect for what we each brought to the role and our clients and never did a day go by that we didn’t have a belly laugh about something. When Martha announced her retirement, I was so sad to lose my mentor but little did I know that this would be the beginning of a 20 year out of the bank friendship. We saw each other at least once a month and she would always say hello by referring to my husband as Saint Rick.

From dinners out to celebrate a milestone event, pottery class, sleep overs, sitting in Adrianna’s backyard with a drink solving all the problems of the world…these are all moments that matter. Her most favorite moments were spent crafting cards with Adrianna and Betty. Cards for all occasions were painstakingly created and while I was not part of that group, I did hear about their antics.

The respect that I have also comes from her giving back to the community in which she lived in. Whether it was Arts Etobicoke, charities in the West end when she lived in Toronto, activities through Probus in Barrie or leading the volunteers at Royal Victoria Hospital, she made a difference.

So to my friend, the one that had funny hats, fascinators, head bands with decoration for every season, I will miss you. You will be loved for all the special moments that you created and for the sweetness of your connections with all those around you.

Until we meet again…..love you

I will never forget you Nana, and love you forever. Thank you for everything, you had a massive roll in shaping the men that Scott and I are today. You were always one call away and there when anyone in our family needed you. And that meant so much to everyone to no end. Your amazing daughter, my amazing mother, is a shining replica of you so I’d never forget your beauty every time I look at mom. Your awesome son, my closest Uncle, is one the the greatest men I’ve ever known, not just cause he is family lol. But you shaped them yourself and they both took your knowledge and passed it down to Scott and I.

I will love you forever nana, enjoy the view up there with GG, and Aunty Ellen.

The universe has taken my friend Martha back. That picture of her is exactly how I remember her, fun loving and witty . I always looked forward to our luncheons because she was soooo funny.
I’m going to have a glass of wine with her today.
I will miss her.

Jack and Lisa as you know your mom was my “Bestest”friend and sister
We knew each other over 60 years and my life was made fuller for it. I know her biggest accomplishment was having you both she loved you so much and knew that love was returned in full.
She will always watch over you and your families. I am so glad I got to say goodbye. We will carry her in our hearts knowing she is with the angels now and at peace. God bless you both.

Nana
You were taking away from us too soon.
Thank you for everything that you have taught us, what no gallbladder means.
Without you, there would be no us, you are the monarch of this family.
Your great grandchildren would not be here if you did not help me move to Alberta.
You are a Example of what single mother of two and working a full-time job is capable of doing and achieving in her life and producing two wonderful children a little too perky (Lisa,mom).

Heaven gained a new angel.
We love you so much.

PS I will never drive faster than my Guardian angel can fly

I consider myself extremely lucky to have met Martha, first as a neighbor and later as a friend. We connected right after she invited me for a glass of wine, the first Christmas I lived here. She was a very generous and a fun person to be with. Our legendary twice monthly “wine nights” were so much fun and each time we got together, we “solved the world problems”. She was very knowledgeable about politics, in particular US politics and I learned a lot from her. She was always upbeat and ready to lend a helping hand. She was also the best ” shopper” I have ever known! She knew the price of everything and where to get the best deals!
I will always miss her but treasure all the good times we had together, such as a trip to Chicago, one to New York City, restaurant lunches, concerts, theatre, movies and just the everyday chats on the phone.
My deepest sympathy goes to Lisa, Jack and the rest of the family.
Sincerely Alice.

I met Martha through a mutual friend, We became instant friends.
Always full of fun. We always had a great time at our luncheons.
Martha loved to entertain.
I am sad to hear of her passing, but I have great memories .
Rest in peace Martha.

I am really saddened by the news of Martha’s passing.
Martha and I volunteered together at the R.V.H.
for a number of years,when COVID ended it for the volunteers
I will Absolutely miss Martha the person,and also her great sense of humour
We always had a great time.
Sadly missed1.
Tom.( fellow volunteer)

So many memories of our loving and lovable friend.
Professional relationships quickly turned to a close friendship, strengthening throughout the years.
It is so difficult to comprehend that this vibrant, on the go, beautiful person, is no longer here.
Always available for a chat and ready to support me when I needed her most. I miss our chats so much.
She was so proud of her family, especially having Lisa and Jack, who virtually catered at her lovely and lively Christmas parties. We were so lucky to be invited. They were also there every year to set up her balcony and deck…yes, generous with their time, just like Martha!
Martha, your friends miss you so much but life was not always easy and I know you have earned your eternal rest.
May you rest in peace with your angels, my very special friend! I treasure the moments spent with you, Martha.

My dear ‘Aunt’ Martha, I will always remember your smile laugh and straight talk. I have memories from my entire 55 years of life and will not forget your special position in my life. The friendship with my mom Wendy was closer than sisters so I will always honour you as an Aunt. I love you and miss you.
To Lisa and Jack and the family… Her live for you will last forever, in your hearts and in the Angels that watch and guide you.

Nana
Thank you.
You are the monarch of this family without you. None of these people would be here including your great grandchildren, Remington and Georgiana.
Because of you, I would never have been able to move to Alberta.
Because of you, I would never my speech completed for my grade 12 graduation Victorian speech.
Because of you, I would never know what no gallbladder means.

Your memories will live on your name will live on for I will pass them down to your great grandchildren.
I’m truly grateful you are at peace.

We love you we will always love you. We will always miss you.

Heaven gained a new angel, catch up with your mom and your dad and your grandma and your grandpa and your besties.

PS I’ll never drive faster than my Guardian angel can fly.

The Queen at my daughters wedding!! How happy we were to have you part of our special day! From co-worker to awesome friend to surrogate mother, I will miss you more than I can say! You became a common fixture in our home that we looked forward to almost weekly! Your story telling made us smile continuously and that sarcastic humour was infectious!! Always so colourful accompanied by that joyful smile! Life on Thursday nights will be different now but we will remember you always and forever! Love You ♥️♥️♥️

Jack and Lisa,
I am so saddened by the passing of your mom. I will always remember Martha for being disgusted with the things my mom (Wendy) was doing on the farm (country life was not for her), and for her honesty and humour about that. Her wonderful raspy voice comes to my mind when I think of her. She was always so easy to talk to and she made me laugh with her bluntness and her kindness. As my mom’s longest and dearest friend, I know she will be missed by mom dearly as I’m sure you and your family will miss her terribly too. In a strange way, it is a wonderful thing to be missed, as it means that you were loved. Martha was indeed loved by many.

Sorry to hear of the passing of Martha. A volunteer at RVH, where I first met her. She was the glue to the front desk at the Atrium Entrance at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Thursday mornings. Martha you will be so missed by so many that enjoyed your strength, compassion and of course your sense of humour. You always brighten my day with your jokes and contagious laughter. You kept our group in line as we attended to our volunteer duties. Always enjoyed those Thursday mornings volunteering as a porter and seeing my friend. I will always remember that smile. My condolences to your family. R.I.P. Jennifer Srigley

I had the great privilege to work with Martha both as a member of the Board and later as Chair of Arts Etobicoke. In my first encounter with Martha, she brought me into her office at the West Mall branch where she was manager to show me the cup the branch had just won and to complain about the computer. She said I kept pressing yes to “abort” on the screen and maybe that’s why the system is down. Then she laughed in her own inimitable way. I knew then Martha was one of a kind! As Chair of Arts Etobicoke she spent endless hours in support of the organization all the while maintaining she actually worked for us and not the Royal Bank. She was a dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer. Beyond Arts Etobicoke, my relationship with Martha grew into a wonderful friendship for my husband Bjorn and I, one we maintained after she moved to Barrie and we moved to Trenton. Each year we looked forward to a three day visit from her with another dear friend Malynda. Martha never failed to bring enough white wine to ensure it would last for the full time of her visit. For those three days we shared stories and belly laughs and thoroughly enjoyed the time together. It’s hard to realize those days won’t happen again. To Lisa and Jack and all the Hopper family members we extend our sincere condolences. Martha will be terribly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

The Queen at my daughters wedding!! How happy we were to have you part of our special day! From co-worker to awesome friend to surrogate mother, I will miss you more than I can say! You became a common fixture in our home that we looked forward to almost weekly! Your story telling made us smile continuously and that sarcastic humour was infectious!! Always so colourful accompanied by that joyful smile! Life on Thursday nights will be different now but we will remember you always and forever! Love You ♥️♥️♥️

So long for now, my dear and wonderful friend. We have “history,” you and I. And even though you aren’t here at this moment, your spirit, laughter, support, love and care echo in my heart chamber. You are always close to me, in my dreams, in my thoughts and in the faces of Jack and Lisa, your grandkids, your great grand-kids. What a profound, and always positive, influence you, your life, your personal integrity have had on so many people, including me of course, over the many decades we have known each other. A mutual friend we had once described you as “indelible.” I can’t think of a better or more fitting word. I miss you! I love you! I hope you have the best party ever with your incredible Angels! XOXO

Lisa and Jack I am truly sorry for your loss. I know it was more than a loss of a Mother first and foremost, but as a friend like no other as well. She, as you know, will always be here…she will let you know that too! Always remembered for the footprint she left on this earth filled with glitter, love and laughter.
Aunt Martha….there is so much to say about how you have impacted my life and pretty much anyone’s life that you came in contact with. Your infectious laugh and wit are second to none. You are one of the strongest, kindest, larger than life personalities that I have ever known. You were a magnificent friend, aunt and most of all mother. I have always admired your strength. Growing up and to present, looking forward to your visits is an understatement because I knew the house would be filled with laughter and love when you arrived. You were a presence and I know always will be. I am glad that you will be greeted by so many as you arrive at your final resting place. You are now an angel among the best. Rest in peace my beautiful aunt.

I am so sorry for your loss My good friend Martha I will miss you immensely. I will miss the fun times we had I will miss the terrific vacations we shared, and the chats we had on how we could improve just about anything . Our friendship spreads over 40 years of caring I know you are gone, but you will live in my heart for as long as I live, You were like a magnet attracting good loving people for your family and friends Martha you were an awesome lady, leaving an impact on the ones you have left behind. I love you.

God bless your Mom, what a great soul!

If I could – I’d thank her for being such a great friend and neighbour to my Mom Alice, over so many years. I share in the sorrow of missing her.

Thank you for all you did caring for your Mom, she is greatly missed by my Mom and I.

Lots of love!

Tom Kjaersgaard, Alberta.

Dear Martha, after a lifetime being cousins, we were becoming good friends as well. Your laugh brightened my day so many times. How I wish we had gotten to know each other before we did! If you are with Big Dunk ( dad to me, uncle Frank to you) and Little Dunk (dad to you, uncle Jack to me) you will be comforted. May you rest in peace my friend, knowing you will be missed.

In sadness. Gail Hooper