Rena Jane Hicks
1931-2020
Hicks, Rena Jane – March 25,
1931- December 3, 2020 St. Peter’s, Richmond Co. Passed away
peacefully in the Richmond Villa, St. Peter’s on Thursday,
December 3, 2020. Born in Loch Broom, Pictou Co., she was a
daughter of the late Albert and Lottie (Burge) Gunning. Rena is
survived by her loving family, her husband, The Reverend Jack Hicks;
daughter, Jane Anne (Mike); sons, Clinton (Donna), Tim (Barb), and
Wade (Karen); predeceased by her son, Dale (Caroline); granddaughter,
Ashley; and Gunning family siblings, Russell, Wendell, Winnie
(Sewell), and Anna (Molyneaux). She had nine grandchildren; Meghanne,
Adam, Alyson, Katelyn, Taylor, Rebecca, Shannon, Ashley, and Rachael;
and many nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Trenton High School in 1948, Rena
worked as an operator for MTT for several years. She and Jack were
married in 1956 and following his ordination in 1958, she served in
the church for many years. Since moving to St
Peter’s, Rena was a homemaker for her family, a
paraprofessional school employee for several years, and she served
with the St. Peter’s United Church choir and later as a
church organist. She studied and received her diploma in Theology and
Ministry at age 70. Rena was a woman of deep faith and love, a quick
wit, she loved to joke and have fun, to sing with a beautiful voice,
and dance with a smile from ear to ear. She was a unique, vibrant,
free-spirit, a hard worker with a heart of gold.
Fitting with her personality, she liked to dress in bright
colors, very often the same as her twin sister Anna, with whom she
shared a special connection. We will miss you sweetheart, mom, nanny,
and special friend and hope for our reunion in glory. The family would
like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the wonderful Memory Lane staff
at the Richmond Villa. There will be a small funeral held in St.
Peter’s United Church, Monday, December
7th for the family and COVID-19 19 protocols
will be followed, seating will be limited. Donations in memory of Rena
may be made to the Richmond Villa Fund, Alzheimer’s Society,
or a charity of choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, St. Peter’s. Words of
comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
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Décès pour la Ville: Port-Hawkesbury, Province: Nova Scotia