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Tribute to John Hipkin, 1935 - 2025

Dedicated to the memory of John Hipkin

This site is a tribute to John Hipkin — a beloved dad, husband, brother, and friend. John touched countless lives through his work as a teacher, a city and county councillor in Cambridge, an activist, and in so many other ways. He lived a rich and colourful life, and leaves behind his wife, Marie Louise, seven children, eleven grandchildren, and many more who loved him dearly. His memory lives on in all who knew him.

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Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

John Hipkin's long contribution to civic life in Cambridge was impressive. His independence of mind and colourful personality made him a formidable colleague or opponent. RIP

Thank you for setting up a Tribute page in memory of John. As I light this candle, I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Thank you for supporting Arthur Rank Hospice Charity in John’s memory, we are incredibly grateful for your help enabling us to continue supporting people receiving Hospice care across Cambridgeshire. Our thoughts are with you.

Lit by Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

I remember voting for Mr Hipkin. He seemed a very principled, hard-working and effective councillor.

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Thank you for setting up this memorial to John. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

Sent by Arthur Rank Hospice Charity on 20/07/2025

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.

Extract from a poem by Henry Scott Holland