Obituary of Derek Garfield Hicks (CARD OF THANKS)

Card of Thanks

The family of the late Derek Hicks would like to extend our gratitude towards all who supported both Derek and his family during this difficult time.

To all who were able to attend the visitation and/or funeral for Derek, as well as those who were unable to attend, we want to thank you for all your love and support. Your words, hugs, and presence at these times will not be forgotten. We are so grateful for the cards, beautiful flower arrangements, and stories about Derek shared with us. To those who delivered food to the family, we thank you for taking the time to think of us and remove the weight of preparing meals during this time.

To those who donated to the NL West SPCA in honour of Derek, we appreciate you, as we know he would be so happy with your generous donations.

To the doctors, nurses, and social worker at both the 5th floor and Palliative Care Unit at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, we are forever grateful for the wonderful care you provided Derek, as well as the grace and compassion you provided us.

To Rev. Jocelyn Cook, thank you for delivering Derek’s funeral service. 

Finally, a large thank you to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, especially Mindy, for guiding us through this time of grief.

With much appreciation,

Marion, Darren, Terralynn, Sheldon, and families
 

Derek Garfield Hicks
March 6, 1941 – November 4, 2024
Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Derek Garfield Hicks announce his passing on Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Western Long Term Care, Palliative Care Unit at the age of 83 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Marion (nee House); children: Darren (Cecilia), Terralynn and Sheldon (Darlene); grandchildren: Megan (Zak), Christian (Kelly), Matthew (Vanessa), Nicholas, Christopher and Kaitlyn; sisters: Florence Loughlin and Dianne Jenkins Frampton (Fred); brother Tony (Colleen); brothers-in-law: Sandy House, Cameron House (Alma) and Warren House (Elaine); sisters-in-law Christine Greene (Bill), Pam Coish (Dwayne), Regina House and Darlene Critchly; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Leslie and Beatrice Hicks, brothers Bill and Reginald, sister Marion Henshaw, grandson Aiden Hicks, father and mother-in-law Clan and Helen House, brothers-in-law Rendell House, Jeffrey House, Jim Loughlin and Douglas Jenkins, sisters-in-law Doris Hicks and Amy House.

Born and raised in Humbermouth, Derek worked as an electrician with Corner Brook Pulp and Paper for 33 years. Most of his spare time was spent at his cabin in Howley, the home base for his many hunting and fishing adventures where his shed door was always open to friends and family.  His enjoyment of the Newfoundland wilderness was only surpassed by the many cherished moments with his grandchildren, who not only cherished him back, but also inherited his love of the outdoors.

A very special thank you to the Doctors, nurses and staff of Western Memorial Regional Hospital and the Palliative Care Unit for their exceptional care and compassion.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, November 7 at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, November 8 at 11:00 a.m. from Fillatre’s Funeral Chapel, St. Mark’s Avenue with Rev. Jocelyn Cook officiating. Cremation to follow with an interment at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the SPCA.