Passed peacefully away at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Center on Monday, January 9th, 2012, Mary Louise Hickman of Grand Bank, age 78 years. Predeceased by parents George Sam & Mary P. Welsh; husband George Edward Hickman, brother Ben, sisters Selena, Emma & Catherine. Leaving to mourn: daughter Sueann Bungay(Lenus), sons Eddie, George Welsh(Floss); 4 grandsons Ryan, Adam, Bobby & Michael; sisters Georgie Hatcher(Tom), Betty Warren(Lee); brothers Bill Welsh(Hannah), Edwin Welsh(Jan). Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was conducted by Majors Lyndon & Lisa Hale from the Salvation Army, Grand Bank at 2pm on Thursday, January 12th, 2012. Interment followed at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Grand Bank. Music was provided by the Salvation Army Band. Pall Bearers were: Ryan Bungay, Michael Welsh, Wayne Downey, Bill Royle, Lucy Matthews & Carolyn Stewart. Donations in her memory may be made to the Salvation Army Cemetery Fund, Grand Bank.