Nashoba Regional High School Alumni
Bolton, Massachusetts (MA)
In Memory of
Gary Sean Hopper
1957-2023
Born Jan 05, 1957, Gary Sean Hopper attended Nashoba Regional High School in Bolton, MA.
Class of 1976
Jan 05, 1957 - Feb 12, 2023
Jan 05, 1957 - Feb 12, 2023
Gary Sean Hopper Obituary
The Honorable Gary Sean Hopper, 66, of Weare left this world and entered into God's Kingdom on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his home after a long battle with cancer.
He was born in Medford, Mass. on Jan 5, 1957 to Michael O'Donnell Hopper and Betty Keddy Hopper Lawrence. Gary moved frequently during his childhood and attended Nashoba High School in Bolton, Mass.
Gary apprenticed as a toolmaker and machinist with his step father Donald Lawrence. He continued in that career for about 30 years, last working at Peterboro Tool, Kerk Motion Products, XRE and Summit Packaging. Gary served his community faithfully as a NH State Legislator from Weare, Goffstown and Deering from 2008-2022. He was the Chair of Fish and Game and also served on Criminal Justice and Judiciary. Gary was a staunch defender of the 2nd Amendment, Right to Life and fought against human trafficking.
Gary Co-Hosted a Cable TV show: Rock , Paper, Handgrenades in Manchester with Joshua Solomon and previously Matt Connarton. In 2011 he took over the show upon the passing of friend Cheryl Maher. Gary's sense of humor is evident by watching past episodes that can be accessed on YouTube.
Gary was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend to many. He was a member of the Congregational Church of Goffstown for over 30 years. He served in the choir and as Moderator. His love of the Lord took precedence above all and he was known to reach out to people at their darkest hour and bring the light of Christ. He was a friend of Bill's.
Gary was a familiar sight walking in Goffstown for years. He missed that when the cancer took his physical strength. Gary fulfilled a dream a few years ago when he took his Yamaha motorcycle across country to visit relatives in New Mexico and California. He was a Boy Scout Leader and Odyssey of the Mind coach.
Gary is predeceased by his parents and grandson Konnor Hamel. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Brenda Lashway. He is survived by brothers William and Michael Blair Hopper, and sister Ruth (Hopper) Mariano, his children Sean Hopper, Anna (Hopper) Hamel and her husband Gerard Hamel, grandchildren Daemon Hess, Scott Sanborn, Gerry Hamel III, Sophia Hamel, Abel Hamel, one great-grandaughter Dylan Rose Hamel and loving nieces and nephews.
Services: Calling hours will be Friday, February 17, from 3-7 pm at French and Rising Funeral Home in Goffstown , NH. A memorial service will be held at Goffstown Congregational Church 10 Main Street Goffstown at 10 am on Saturday, February 18. For more information or to sign an online guestbook please visit www.frenchandrising.com
Memorial donations may be made to:
-The Congregational Church of Goffstown 8 Main Street, Goffstown NH 03045
-Real Options Pregnancy Health Services 110 Main Street Nashua, NH 03060
-Liberty House, Manchester, NH
The Honorable Gary Sean Hopper, 66, of Weare left this world and entered into God's Kingdom on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his home after a long battle with cancer.
He was born in Medford, Mass. on Jan 5, 1957 to Michael O'Donnell Hopper and Betty Keddy Hopper Lawrence. Gary moved frequently during his childhood and attended Nashoba High School in Bolton, Mass.
Gary apprenticed as a toolmaker and machinist with his step father Donald Lawrence. He continued in that career for about 30 years, last working at Peterboro Tool, Kerk Motion Products, XRE and Summit Packaging. Gary served his community faithfully as a NH State Legislator from Weare, Goffstown and Deering from 2008-2022. He was the Chair of Fish and Game and also served on Criminal Justice and Judiciary. Gary was a staunch defender of the 2nd Amendment, Right to Life and fought against human trafficking.
Gary Co-Hosted a Cable TV show: Rock , Paper, Handgrenades in Manchester with Joshua Solomon and previously Matt Connarton. In 2011 he took over the show upon the passing of friend Cheryl Maher. Gary's sense of humor is evident by watching past episodes that can be accessed on YouTube.
Gary was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend to many. He was a member of the Congregational Church of Goffstown for over 30 years. He served in the choir and as Moderator. His love of the Lord took precedence above all and he was known to reach out to people at their darkest hour and bring the light of Christ. He was a friend of Bill's.
Gary was a familiar sight walking in Goffstown for years. He missed that when the cancer took his physical strength. Gary fulfilled a dream a few years ago when he took his Yamaha motorcycle across country to visit relatives in New Mexico and California. He was a Boy Scout Leader and Odyssey of the Mind coach.
Gary is predeceased by his parents and grandson Konnor Hamel. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Brenda Lashway. He is survived by brothers William and Michael Blair Hopper, and sister Ruth (Hopper) Mariano, his children Sean Hopper, Anna (Hopper) Hamel and her husband Gerard Hamel, grandchildren Daemon Hess, Scott Sanborn, Gerry Hamel III, Sophia Hamel, Abel Hamel, one great-grandaughter Dylan Rose Hamel and loving nieces and nephews.
Services: Calling hours will be Friday, February 17, from 3-7 pm at French and Rising Funeral Home in Goffstown , NH. A memorial service will be held at Goffstown Congregational Church 10 Main Street Goffstown at 10 am on Saturday, February 18. For more information or to sign an online guestbook please visit www.frenchandrising.com
Memorial donations may be made to:
-The Congregational Church of Goffstown 8 Main Street, Goffstown NH 03045
-Real Options Pregnancy Health Services 110 Main Street Nashua, NH 03060
-Liberty House, Manchester, NH