Virginia L. Hopkinson Pfund of Stuart, Florida died March 3, 2011.
Born in West Thompson, CT, she was the daughter of the late John and Rosena (Lee) Hopkinson. She married Heinz R. Pfund in 1957. He predeceased her in 1987.
Educated in Thompson, she graduated from Tourtellotte Memorial High School in 1934. She worked in the Thompson Town Clerk’s office under the Works Projects Administration. She was the Assistant Office Manager at Putnam Finishing Company in Mechanicsville for 19 years. She then lived in Ridgefield, New Jersey until 1980 when she and her husband relocated to Florida. She was a Trustee of the former West Thompson Methodist Church and was a life member of the Connecticut Order of the Eastern Star. She leaves her brother-in-law, Adolph Pfund of Stuart, Florida.
Family and friends are invited to Virginia’s funeral service at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 16, 2011 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Street, Putnam, CT. Burial will follow in the West Thompson Cemetery, Thompson, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of NE Connecticut, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Natasha
Virginia was like a grandmother to me, she has watched me grow since I was in pampers. Over the years she has been to numerous basketball and softball games I had along side my mother Jean. I used to love to sit on the back porch with her and listen to her stories of how the world “use” to be before all of our present day economical/technological changes. I enjoyed each and every moment spent. As I got older she seen me go through my teen trials and tribulations plus was there for the birth of my beautiful daughter. I can remember while I was pregnant Virginia used to rub my belly and wait for a kick and would get soooo excited when she felt the baby kick. All she could say was “I hope Im here to see her be born!” and that she was. HaHa although it took her 3 whole months before she would even hold little Jaz! But she became very fond of Jaz just like she did of me when I were that small! The next thing she would say is I hope I see her crawl; and when she began to crawl it was I hope to see her walk. When she saw her walk it was then I hope to hear her talk. I know it warmed her heart when Jaz would run in her house yelling “Ginya! Ginya!” Im happy she was able to witness these things.
I spent the last 3-4 weeks of Virginia’s life all day every day with Virginia taking care of her. I grew deeply fond of this wonderful woman. At first I thought the time was going to drag by but as each day came to a close I found my self yerning for more time with Virginia because this was gods way of showing me that we dont have time to waste doing stupid pointless things. You should always cherish the moments you have with the ones you love because you never know when it may be yours or their time to leave this earth. Virginia will always hold a very special place in my heart she has touched my life in a way that will never change nor be replaced. Every thing she has told me and taught me I will for ever remember and cherish it.
Virginia, I miss you & even though I may not have said it often, I love you and you’ll always be in my heart. It was my pleasure to have known such a beautiful person. Save a spot for me in Heaven I be there with you one day.
Love always,
Natasha
Reverend Father Richard D. Breton, Jr.
I wish to express my sympathy and my prayers to the family and friends of Ms. Pfund. Know that in the days and weeks ahead I will remember Ms. Pfund and her family during the difficult moments that lie ahead. May Virginia rest in the peace of Christ!
Kevin, Carson and Connor Kenney
With many fond memories.
GLennyce Kenney
I will always remember the kindensses GIn extended to us as very young children and as adults. She was always ” aunt Gin” to me and I loved hearing her tells stories about my Dad ,Mother,older brother and sister and Jay (her favorite).
I always laughed when she would say “you weren’t one of the Kenney kids I favored but I always loved you” and she did. I will miss her but always have her in my heart and always remember her dry, humor conversations we had on our little shopping sprees or quiet dinners.
Love you Aunt Gin