It is with great sadness that the family of the late Norman Edward William Hicks of Springdale, NL, age 80, announces his passing on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from the Green Bay Health Care Centre, Springdale, NL.

Norman Edward William Hicks was born to Jessie and Hilda Hicks in Doting Cove-Musgrave Harbour, on January 25, 1940. Norman was one of six children. On May 1, 1965 Norman married the love of his life, Nina Norman of Pacquet and together they raised a family of four girls. Norman and Nina resided in Springdale for most of their lives with work taking them to Daniels Harbour and Nanisivik.

He was a welder by trade, working in various mines, also local companies around the Springdale area. Norman and Nina with their friends enjoyed berry picking, quad rides, fishing and boating, including adventures to Boot Harbour.

Norman enjoyed helping out family and friends, lending a hand with his carpentry skills. He also loved to cook, bake, woodworking, smoking salmon, caplin and mackerel in his smoke house. Norman liked to plant flowers and tried his hand in the vegetable garden.

Church was a vital part of Norman's life; he was a committed Christian and a member of the Springdale Pentecostal Church. He loved to hear the word of God preached; praying for his family was very important.

Norman was a quiet, kind and gentleman. He took great pride in providing for his family. Showed his love and kindness to his children and grandchildren; he loved telling them his silly jokes, making crafts for them with his wood working abilities. When his girls were young he would love to spend time sitting at the kitchen table drawing pictures for them, making specials desserts and candies.

On January 23, 2021, Norman had graduated from this earthly abode and entered into his heavenly rest being reunited with his wife, Nina and his Lord and Saviour – Jesus Christ; he is gone but will not be forgotten!

Norman is predeceased by his wife Nina Hicks; infant son baby Hicks; parents Jessie and Hilda Hicks; brother Freeman Oxford.

He leaves to remember the wonderful life that he lived, daughters Roxanne (Brian Ford), Marlene (Rocky Morey), Arlene (Craig Pike), Roberta (Maxwell Weir); grandchildren Martin, Mark (Faith), Sterling (Corey), Kelsey (Brandon), Mackenzie; great-grandchildren Brady, Sheldon, Cayden, James; step-grandchildren Clarke, Lydia, Spencer; step-great-grandchild Katie-Lynn; sisters Audrey (Ross) Ivany, Ruby (Jim) Fogarty, Marjorie (Marvin Jacobs), Shirley (Gerald) Fudge, Marilyn Hicks-Gillingham,  as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Ever Remembered, Ever Loved – Gone But Not Forgotten – Forever In Our Hearts!

The Home Going service was held from Springdale Pentecostal Church, Springdale, on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 11:00 am with Pastor Lindsey officiating, assisted by Pastor Bill Sampson. Interment was at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Cherry Crescent, Springdale. Pallbearers were daughters Marlene Hicks, Roberta Hicks; grandson Mark Hicks; granddaughter Kelsey Andrews; son-in-law to be Maxwell Weir; Rocky Morey. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Elaine M. Rideout and Harry Oxford at Green Bay Funeral Home, Springdale.

Donations: In his memory donations can be given to the Daffodil House, St. John's, NL . You can donate by clicking on the link below: http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/support-services/travel-and-accommodations-nl/?region=nl