John will be missed

Former President of Berowra RSL sub-branch and foundation president of Berowra Probus John Hopkins died on October 27 aged 77.

As well as being president of the local sub-branch for 16 years, Mr Hopkins also managed and coached many junior soccer and cricket teams. A member of Berowra Toastmasters for 16 years, he was foundation preident of Berowra Probus in 1992.

Born at Chatswood, he enlisted at age 17 in 1943 and served in Morotai, Borneo and Rabaul.

He moved to Berowra in 1953 and spent 20 years as a regional manager with the TAB. He married Alma and they had three sons, John, Kim and Mark. His wife died in 2001. The funeral service was on October 30 and was packed with member of the sub-branch, family and friends.