Earle Hicks

Earle M. Hicks of RR#1 Listowel passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013. Born in Minto Township of July 30th, 1930, Earle was in his 83rd year. Earle was the beloved husband of 60 years to Wilma (Prior) and will be sadly missed by his children Jackie and Tom Mayne of Listowel, Pat and Gerald Rathwell of Britton, Julie and Steve Coulter of Brussels, Ken Hicks of St. Mary's, Rick and Kathy Hicks of Acton and Sherri Hicks and Tom Wilson of Listowel. Also loved by his brother Albert Hicks and friend Muriel of Burlington, his son in law Dale Newman of RR#3 Brussels, his 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Earle was predeceased by his daughter Carmie Newman, his grandson James and parents Ray and Marjorie Hicks. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 PM Thursday at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home where the service will be conducted on Friday, April 19th at 2:00 PM. Burial in Brussels Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donation to the Listowel Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.