Passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 24, 2016, Violet Mary Ryan (Hicks), age 79 years, of St. John's, NL. Predeceased by her husband James, December 7, 2000 and parents Hector and Alice Hicks (Radcliffe), and brothers and sisters. Leaving to mourn sons Daniel (Janet), Shane (Maryann), Bernadette Chaulk (Brian), Sandra MacNeil (John), grandchildren Stacey Savory (Trevor), Jason Chaulk (Mel), Mitchell Ryan, Andrew and Marissa MacNeil, great-granddaughter Anna Ryan. Also special nieces Leone Parrell, and Sherry Walters and nephew Brian Hicks, as well as other nieces, nephews and a large number of relatives and friends. Special thank you to Linda Ryan (sister-in-law), Annie Lake (special friend) and Terri Somers (home care worker). Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Sunday, November 27 from 7-9 p.m. and Monday, November 28 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Teresa's Parish, Mundy Pond Road, on Tuesday, November 29 at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.carnells.com.