Obituary of Olivia Ida Hopfe

Palmer- Olivia Ida Hopfe, 89, passed away October 26, 2021. She was born on May 4, 1932 in Ware to the late Herbert H. and Lottie M. (Senecal) Hopfe. Olivia was previously employed at Bank of America for 4o years prior to her retirement. In her leisure, she enjoyed gardening and watching live theatre with friends and family. Olivia loved animals and always donated to animal charities whenever she could. Besides her parents, Olivia was predeceased by her brother Harold "Harry" Hopfe and half-sister Judy Garceau. She will be dearly missed by her partner of 60 years, Kenneth Bell; sister-in-law, Winnie Hopfe; 7 beloved nieces and nephews, Peter and BIll Hopfe, Susan Haryasz, Lynn, Todd, Bruce, and Tammy Garceau; as well as her dear friend, Marjorie Wood. A graveside service will be held Monday, November 8th at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Knoll Cemetery. Please meet directly at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Olivia's memory can be made to Thomas J. O'Connor, 627 Cottage St. Springfield, MA 01104.