Obituary
HICKS, CLARENCE E. - Clarence E. Hicks, 88, of Moncton, with loving family members at his side, passed away peacefully at The Moncton Hospital on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late George and Margaret (Crawford) Hicks. Clarence was a retired Supervisor with C.E.I.C. (U.I.C.) with 34 years service. He was a member of St. John’s United Church, former life time member of Wesley Memorial United Church, member of Wesley Memorial Men’s Group and former Church Board member. He was a member of Acacia Lodge # 49 F. & A.M., the Royal Arch Masons of New Brunswick, the Atlantic and Miramichi Salmon Federation and the Federal Superannuates Association of Canada. Clarence was a Veteran of WWII, having served overseas from 1943 – 1945 on H.M.C.S. St. Laurent, R.C.N.V.R. and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Moncton Branch #6. Clarence was an avid sports fan and was active with the Ostomy Association and was a volunteer for the Dobson Trail. His hobbies included fishing, furniture refinishing and caning, solving word puzzles, socializing and teasing his family and friends. He loved spending quality time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Clarence will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 65 years, Lois (Oulton) Hicks; daughters, Linda Hicks of Moncton, Cathy Booth (Brian) of Munster, ON; son, David (Yvette) of Fall River, NS; precious grandchildren, Jody, Susan, Patrick, Michael and Christine; cherished great grandchildren, Lily and Everett (Clarence’s namesake); as well as several special nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Harold.
Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Moncton Legion Branch #6 Veterans’ Service on Friday evening at 6:30 pm at the Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service for Clarence to be held at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 11:00 am, Rev. Lloyd Bruce officiating. Reception in the Funeral Home Reception Centre following the service. Interment, Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin. In Clarence’s memory, donations to the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont University Hospital Foundation (Oncology Unit) or the Friends of The Moncton Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.fergusonknowlesfh.com
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