It is with sadness that we announce the death of Mary Theresa Hicks (nee Burke), 88 years old, on September 28th, 2011 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. She was born in Joggins on August 27, 1923 to the late Simon and Helen (nee Robinson) Burke. Mary was married for many years to David but he has been sadly missed these 28 years. During her time, she was a great communicator and used every type of device available - telephone, CB, letters, cards and of course, in person. She was an animal lover who loved all types of pets and even a few farm animals. She was known for taking in unwanted pets and gave them a loving home. She loved to cook and was good at it. She was known for her fry-dogs and homemade bread. As with all great cooks, she cooked by feel and did not use a recipe. This is our loss. She enjoyed bingo but had not played for many years. Her family was always her priority and she put them above herself.
She was predeceased by her brothers Wilfred and six young babies (Victor, Cecil, Harvey, George, Darrell and Charles) as well as two children Robert and David. She is survived by her sister Josephine (Buddy) MacDonald of Amherst, her sister in law Anna of Sydney and her brother Henry (Faye) of Wallace, children Diane (Carl) Lirette of Amherst and Wayne and his partner Tina Carroll of Maccan. Her grandchildren Craig (Tammy) and Tanya (John Mill) and great grandchildren Austin, Tamara (McKinnon), Brandon and Destiny, all from River Hebert. There are many cousins, nieces and nephews who will miss her as well.
At her request, there is no service. She has been cremated by Campbell's Funeral Home, Amherst (667-9906) and her ashes will be buried alongside David in the Amherst Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Lillian Albion Animal Shelter of Amherst NS would be appreciated. Special thanks to the staff from the hospital for looking after her when we could not.
On line condolences may be forwarded to her family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca