Obituary of Mary Ellen Hicks

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Ellen (Holmes) Hicks, announces her sudden passing at the Sackville Memorial Hospital on Friday, January 26, 2012. Mary was 72 years of age. Born on November 30, 1939 in Sackville, N.B., she was the daughter of the late John and Viola (Phinney) Holmes. Mary Ellen was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mary Ellen will be sadly missed by her common-law husband, Ronald Chase of Upper Sackville, N.B.; two sons, Dana (Darlene) Holmes of Dorchester, N.B. and John (Debra) Hicks of Edmonton, AB; grandchildren, Jason (Sherry) Holmes of Dorchester, Michael (Amy) Holmes of Dorchester, Matthew and Hailey Hicks of Edmonton, AB; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Madison, Sierra and Abigail Holmes; step-grandchildren, Miranda, Charles and Alan Dawson; step-great-grandchildren, Samantha Landry and Lukas Hurley and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by a daughter at birth, Audrey Joan Hicks; four brothers, Laurie, Douglas (”Gandy”), Johny and Parker and by her three sisters, Gloria, Allie and Audrey. Arrangements have been entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (364-8188). In keeping with Mary Ellen’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or memorial service. Her family will have a grave-side service in the spring at the Sackville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mary Ellen may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of choice.