Lyla E. Hicks MCKEES MILLS, NB - Lyla E. Hicks 80, of McKees Mills passed away at the Moncton Hospital on Wednesday April 28, 2004. Born in Bay du Vin, daughter of the Late Allen and Prena (Johnston) Williston. After graduation in Chatham, Lyla began her teaching profession in a one room school house in McKees Mills where she met her husband of 45 years. Lyla was a member of the Anglican Church of Canada, attended Zion United Church, McKees Mills and the McKees Mills United Baptist Church. Lyla was president of the United Church Ladies Aid Society, Dominion Life member of U.B.W.M.S., member of Mckees Mills Womens Auxillary, a homemaker, farm wife and former leader in the local 4-H club. She was an avid reader, loved to do crosswords, cook, sew, travel and was very active in her community. Lyla was looking forward to becoming a first time great grandmother. Lyla will be sadly missed by her daughters, Karen Anne Mitton (Robyn), Gael Sawyer (Gerald), with whom she resided, McKees Mills; son, Larry (Sally), McKees Mills; grandchildren, Christian Hicks (Melanie), FL; Alan Hicks (Laura Lynn), McKees Mills, Jennifer and April Mitton, McKees Mills, Amy, Celina and Luke Sawyer, McKees Mills. Predeceased by her husband, Lawrence (1990). Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton, Thursday 2 to 4, 7 to 9. Funeral Service at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel Friday April 30, 2004, 1:30pm. Rev. Boyd Butt officiating. Reception following the service. Interment, Hillside Baptist Cemetery, McKees Mills. In Lyla's memory, donations to N.B. Lung Association or Zion United Church would be appreciated. www.fergusonknowlesfh.com