Celebrating the life of
Elizabeth Hopkins McCormack
July 03, 1921 - August 11, 2009
Savannah- Mrs. Elizabeth Hopkins McCormack died Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center.
She was a native of Vinalhaven, ME and a graduate of Mount Auburn Hospital School of Nursing in Cambridge, MA. She married her husband and raised their family in Medford, MA before moving to Savannah 25 years ago where she was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island. She was preceded her in death by her husband, Dr. George A. McCormack; son, George A. McCormack and three brothers, Lawrence, Alton and Murray Hopkins.
Survivors include four sons, Paul E. McCormack of Duxbury, MA, Robert J. McCormack of Hollis, ME, John L. McCormack of Scituate, MA, Thomas A. McCormack of Melrose, MA: five daughters, Catherine J. Runci of Boston, MA, Elizabeth Blackburne of Overland Park, KS, Mary E. Maddox of Tulsa, OK, Carol M. Black of Savannah, Patricia J. Tierno of Savannah 19 grandchildren and 8great-grandchildren; two brothers, Kenneth Hopkins of Connecticut, Valois Young of Maine and a sister, Evelyn Renna of Maine.
Rosary Service: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 13, 2009 with a visitation following until 8:00 p.m. at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.
Burial will take place in Medford MA on Monday, August 17, 2009 under the care of Gaffey Funeral Service 781396-7700.
The family has suggested that remembrances be made to the Social Apostolate, 502 East Liberty St., Savannah, GA 31401
Carol,Jerry,Lizzie,Carie,Katie,Abbie We are so saddened to hear of Mrs. McCormack's passing. Holly just called to tell us she saw a note on facebook which led me to look at today's paper. Had we known in time we certainly would have come to the Rosary tonight. Having just lost my Mom, I'm keenly aware of the sense of loss you feel. Yet as I evaluated Mom's circumstance wide spread cancer there is no question she's better off with God than suffering more here on earth. If my information is correct about your Mom stroke then knowing she is with God in heaven is far better than having her suffer the indignities of a prolonged vegetative state, something neither of our mothers would have wanted. Please know we keep you & your Mom in our prayers, & call if there is anything we can do for you. Love, Larry,Patricia,Emily, Michael,&Holly
- Larry & Patricia Ruf, Savannah, GA
Carol,Jerry,Lizzie,Carie,Katie,Abbie We are so saddened to hear of Mrs. McCormack's passing. Holly just called to tell us she saw a note on facebook which led me to look at today's paper. Had we known in time we certainly would have come to the Rosary tonight. Having just lost my Mom, I'm keenly aware of the sense of loss you feel. Yet as I evaluated Mom's circumstance wide spread cancer there is no question she's better off with God than suffering more here on earth. If my information is correct about your Mom stroke then knowing she is with God in heaven is far better than having her suffer the indignities of a prolonged vegetative state, something neither of our mothers would have wanted. Please know we keep you & your Mom in our prayers, & call if there is anything we can do for you. Love, Larry,Patricia,Emily, Michael,&Holly
- Larry & Patricia Ruf, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
