Obituary of Derek Garfield Hicks

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.