Norman Wilson Hickman
Lieu de naissance : Pt Au Gaul Newfoundland
Lieu de décès : SydneyPt Au Gaul
Date de décès : 26 avril 2015
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear husband and father, Norman Hickman, 87, on Sunday, April 26, 2015, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pt Au Gaul, N.L.., Norman was the son of the late Edward and Annie (Hillier) Hickman.
Norman worked for 36 years at Sydney Steel Corp. until his retirement in 1984.
Norman enjoyed a good game of tarbish and going home to Newfoundland with his family. He will be remembered by family and friends for his whistling, laughter, and generous nature.
Norman is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary (Benteau) and his daughters, Shirley, Valerie (Joe), Charlotte (John) and Susan (Danny); grandchildren, Heather, Kym (Michael), Don (Kim), Erica (Brian), Cliffton (Cheryl), Ryan (Erin), Brandon (Lisa) and great-grandchildren, William, Samantha, Sidney, Kegan, Nathan, Brody, Brandon and Callum. He is also survived by his sister, Mary (Burke); brother, George; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Norman was predeceased by his brothers, Rendall, Wallace, Herbert, Jabez, Curtis, James and sister, Hester.
Visitation for the late Norman Hickman will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Thursday, April 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate the life of Norman will be held on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 11 a.m. in the Pier Community Funeral Home, All Faith Chapel with Archdeacon Brenda Drake officiating. Following the service light refreshments will be held in the funeral home reception area. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney, at a later date.
The family would like to thank the caring staff at Harbourstone, Wentworth Court, for the compassionate care provided to Norman for the past five and a half years.
Donations in memory of Norman may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or St. Alban’s Memorial Fund.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com.
