At Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, formerly of Centralia in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Janet (Lee) Hicks for 70 years. Dear father of Joanne and Tom Deschamps of Woodslee, Bruce and Marilyn Hicks, and Brian and Pat Hicks all of Centralia. Dear grandfather of Mark and Tanya, Lee Anne and Tony, Sarah and Charlie; Spencer and Lisa, David, Darryl, Tom; Carrie and Luke; and great-grandfather of Brendan, Kingston, Spencer, Levi, Luna, Hawkins, Daphne, Noemie, Mallory, Emily, MacKenzie, Olivia, and Jaxson. Dear brother of Gwen Andrew of Edmonton. Predeceased by his grandson Christopher, sister-in-law Margaret and her husband Grant, and brothers-in-law John Andrew, and Lyle Lee and his wife Jean.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main), on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Friday, February 6th at 11 AM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
HICKS: A. F. Frank of Ailsa Craig, and formerly of Centralia
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Steve and Judy Pezim
Janet, Bruce, Brian, Joanne and families, we are so sorry for your loss. Steve and I always enjoyed our get-togethers with Frank and Janet when they visited John and Gwen Andrew in Edmonton. The four of us would poke around local antique shops looking for ‘treasures’. Frank always had great stories to share and was a wealth of information on the subject of collectibles. Such a lovely man! We’ll miss him. Jutta and Steve Pezim
Ray and Judy Mills
Joanne, Bruce, Brian and families:
Please accept our deepest sympathies. So sorry we were away when Frank passed away. I have many fond memories of us getting together and on a weekly basis it seemed when we were growning up. I remember attending church together, swimming at the “Hepburn pool” and at Pinery Park, playing games and cards while our parents danced the night away, visiting with the Shoebottoms, sometimes the Squires and each of our families for weiner roasts, campfires, evening card games, lunch after a concert at the church and so on. I remember your dad leading a group of riders out when he had the horse stables, and Joanne and I being one of the riders. I had a massive scar on the front of my ankle area after that. Never did learn how to ride properly! I remember lots of good fun, great times and wonderful visits back and forth. The last few years have not been easy for any of you and you have been in our thoughts and prayers often. God bless.
George Holm, and Bob and Deb Kennedy
Sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Our sincerest sympathy to the family.
Jack Hardy
Our Sincere Sympathy. Frank was a good friend and it was a pleasure to be with him. We shared many good times and have many good memories. We were the best man at each other’s weddings. Jack and Helen Hardy
Earl and Marilyn (Morgan) Miller
Dear Janet and family,
Our sincere sympathy to each of you in the passing of Frank. I enjoyed all the pictures that brought lots of smiles. Hold fast to all the wonderful memories.
Elaine and Cleon Wallace
Janet, Joanne, Bruce, and Brian. We were so sorry to read of Frank’s passing. As a child I remember the wonderful times we spent at your home, riding horse back, and all the times when our family left us altogether while they went dancing. Good memories last forever.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Elaine and Cleon
Mary Ellen Devine
Please accept my condolences on your loss at this sad time, thinking of you and your families.
Jim and Audrey Scott
Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Danny and Wendy Shoebottom
To the Hicks family, I have good memories of growing up with Frank and Janet as good family friends in the Centralia community. Horse back riding on the farm (old Cole and i were well matched), the card parties for our parents and were we kids got along so well, snowmobiling etc. I also remember keeping the farm equipment rolling at my dads garage. I got to fix all the flat tires that farmer Frank had. My prayers are with you all at this time.
Danny Shoebottom ( Parry Sound)
John, Arlene, Scott & Ben Berendsen
Thinking of your family as you mourn the loss of someone you loved so much….memories are such a treasure that carry us forward. We will always have fond memories of Frank popping in with his truck just to say a “Hello…” him showing us all his antique collectibles and farming stories. Fond memories that make us smile. He was a true gentleman…
Brenda Morgan (Rimmer)
To Joanne, Brian, and Bruce, I was so saddened to read of your father’s passing. I always enjoyed running into Frank, and each time I did, I always walked away in a better mood after seeing him.. He always made me laugh, and he sure liked to joke and kid around. I am sure your entire family is going to miss having his presence around. He spent many many years at the farm, and his love of his family and animals is evident in the pictures you shared with us. My thoughts are with you, especially during the next few days, when all of this hits home with you all. Losing a parent is extremely hard, no matter what their age is… I feel your pain,, hugs to you all..
Susan Lenk
So sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. My condolenes to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fred Miller
Sorry to hear of Frank’s passing,He was a person whom you could always learn from. my sincere sympathy. Fred Miller.
Jim and Helen Hearn
Dear Janet, Bruce, Marilyn and family,
Our sincere sympathy to your entire family. We regret that we are unable to express them in person. Frank will not be forgotten and he has left a fine family to carry on the Hicks name. Find comfort in thinking that he is enjoying his horses and country living once again in his new home.
Jim and Helen
Art Stewart and Family
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Frank may all your memories become treasures
Lana Marjama and family
Our deepest condolences to Janet and the Hicks family for their loss of Frank.
Lana, Eric, Natasha & Annika.
Darene and Don Lightfoot
To the Hicks family: Please accept our condolences on the loss of a husband, father. friend and neighbor. I think everyone in the Centralia area has fond memories of Frank and Janet. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Don and Darlene Lightfoot
Bob Simpson / Joanne Rowcliffe
I first met Frank & Janet at Blair’s in 1973, they all loved cards & would play til the wee hours of the morning at the kitchen table.
I have fond memories of horse back riding at Frank’s in the 70’s.
Always appreciated the special stories, that special cow tag in his pocket & history connected to it. Friendly, honest,helpful and smiling will be my thoughts of him. His children have inherited these traits, we’re so lucky to know the family.
Lloyd and Bonnie Mathers
We are sorry to hear of Franks passing. Our deepest sympathy to all the Hicks Family. Cherish the memories.
John and Sandy Ulch
We are sorry to hear that Frank has passed away. We send our sincere sympathy to your family. John and Sandy
Dave Frayne & Cathy Cade
Dear Janet, Joanne, Bruce, Brian and families.
Sorry to learn of the passing of Frank, may your memories of him bring you comfort in the future. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Don and Heather Benner (Bilyea)
Dear Janet and Hicks Family…Please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of Frank…..He was a true gentleman that I always enjoyed chatting with whenever our paths would cross….I will always remember how my Father would comment how he loved to watch Frank and Janet glide around the dance floor at the Horse Banquet dances with such style and grace….wonderful treasured memories…cling tightly to those memories and each other….In sincere sympathy …The Benner’s
Jim & LInda Dietrich
Bruce Marilyn and the Hicks Family,
So sorry for your loss our condolences
Dianne Skinner
Janet and family
Sorry for the loss of Frank you are in my thoughts and prayers.
We had fun on the snowmobiles with the gang of Centralia.
Baden Sholdice
To the Hicks Family
Our sincere condolences. I have fond memories of working for Frank and Janet when I was growing up in Centralia.
Baden & Marion Sholdice
Jason Stevenson
On behalf of my family, we would like to offer our deepest condolences to Mark and his entire family on the loss of a great man.
Marion McCarter
Bruce, Marilyn and the Hicks families
Sorry to learn of your dad’s passing, on the same date as my dad only
forty-six years later. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad
time. May you cherish the memories of which there are many in his
well-lived ninety-one years. Deepest sympathy.
Ross and Marlene Mathers
To the Hocks Family: Our sincere sympathy on the loss of a dear Husband, Father and Grandfather Frank. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Harry Hardy
Our Sincere sympathy. I have known Frank for along time, He was a great person, always had a cheerful smile, a friendly greeting, and I considered him a true gentleman. I enjoyed my time and conversations with him.
No life ends, until all the lives that person has touched end.
Annie & Hans Roduner
Bruce and Family- we are sorry to hear about the passing of your father.
Larry & Sharon Gibson
So sorry to hear of Frank’s passing our thoughts and prayers with all of you
Betty Coughlin
So sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Norm and Kay Tripp
It goes without saying that Frank’s memory will live on and on. He was a big part of Centralia community. Our condolences go out to you Janet and all of your family..Norm and Kay
Larry & Marg Hotson
Janet & Family
sorry we can not attend. Please accept our sympaties.
Wayne and Theresa Dodds
To all the HICKS FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN THE SAD TIME.
Helen Ryan
Sorry to hear of your loss. Frank was a man with many interests, I’m sure, but antiques is the one I remember. He was sociable and easy to communicate with. He had a wonderful, lengthy life. Another farmer to join the Heavenly clutch
My sympathies to those who grieve his passing.
Fran Urbshott
Dear Bruce & Marilyn & Family
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Remember the good & happy memories to help you thru these difficult days. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Brian , Fran, John-Guy , Alisa & family.
Glen and Barb Latour
Our sincere condolence to the Hicks family on Franks passing. I remember Frank as a real gentleman and always enjoyed seeing him.
Glenn & Grace Hosdgins
The Hick Families:
Sorry to hear of your fathers passing. He lived a long life in the community. Cherish the memories.
Al & Carole Preece
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish your memories.
marilyn Denstedt [Fisher]
My condolences on loss of Frank He always had a smile he will greatly missed by every one
Linda Fox
Dear Bruce and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad. What a wonderful man. I remember him fondly from the many times he helped me with a horse when I would go riding at his farm on Sundays many years ago.
Hold tight to his memories and remember that LOVE never dies.
Linda Fox
Bob & Sharon Pavkeje
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Frank.
Jim and Ev Gaunt
Janet and Family
We extend our sympathy to you and all of your family.
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Janet and Family – Sorry to read of the loss of Frank a dear Husband, Dad, Grandfather and friend, he will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
Mel & Kathy Winger
Our Deepest Sympathy to your Family, Frank was a very interesting man. We enjoyed our visits with him and Janet. I will miss him at Ailsa Craig.
Teo and Sieka Van Steeg
Sorry to here about passing of Frank, I have great memories
of the Hicks family and still with some of you
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Shirley Southcott/Harry Plantenga
To the Hicks Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family, with the loss of Frank.. He sure will be missed. He always had a smile and would always help out anyway he could.
Sandra & Larry Hern
Dear Janet and the Hicks family,
We extend our sympathy to your family as you prepare to say goodbye to Frank.
That picture at the top of the page was the smiling Frank that always greeted us whenever our paths crossed at Centralia Church, in a restaurant or on the street. Cherish your memories.
Rene and Monique Vanbruwaene
Please accept our sincere condolences. Will always be remembered as a very good neighbour and friend. In our thoughts and prayers, for peace and comfort.
BOB LAMMIE
PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES ON YOUR LOSS, I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF FRANK AND THE ENTIRE HICKS FAMILY.