Tymen Hopman, born in Spakenburg, Netherlands, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 at Fairfield Park on October 26, 2026.
He has now been reunited with his beloved wife Clara (2017). Dear father of Tony Hopman (Stephanie), Marlene Smith (Dugal), Suzanne Wiersma (Rick). Dear Grandfather of Trevor and Kyle Hopman, Nadine (Barry), Frasier (Alicia), Lydia (Dylan) and Elliot Smith, Mark (Kate), Nathan (Esther) and Laura Wiersma and Great Grandfather of 14. Tymen is the son of the late Tymen and Maria Hopman and a dear brother of John (Margaret) Hopman, Marien (late Pat) Hopman and the late Willy (Ralph) Wolting and Peter (Marion, surviving) Hopman.
Tymen immigrated to Canada in 1953 and settled with his wife Clara in Wallaceburg. Together they owned and worked at Hopman’s Meat Market until their retirement in 1995. Tymen was known as a businessman, school bus driver, real estate agent and for his involvement with the Wallaceburg Horticultural Society. Boating, fishing, motorcycling, and bowling with family and friends were some of his favourite hobbies. Playing the organ at home was also music for friends and family to enjoy.
Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation at the Wallaceburg Christian Reformed Church (150 Bruinsma Ave, Wallaceburg) on Thursday, October 29th, 2026 from 2-4 and 6-8pm. His funeral service will be held at the church on Friday, October 30th, 2026 at 11:30am followed by a time of reception and fellowship in the church hall. He will be laid to rest privately with his family at Riverview Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home, 409 Nelson Street in Wallaceburg (519-627-3231). If you wish to make a donation in his memory, please consider The Wallaceburg Christian School or the Wallaceburg Christian Reformed Church. Cherished stories and tributes may be left for the family at www.CavanaghFuneralHome.ca.
