Norman Keith Lickers
In his 79th year, died suddenly and peacefully and Brantford General Hospital on January 12, 2021. Married to his loving wife Phyllis for 53 years. He will be dearly missed by his son David (Barb), grandsons Brenon, Devan, daughters Kathleen and Constance. Dearly loved by his family Ron Jamieson (Rebecca), Big Daddy to Matt and Darrin, Mary, Erica, Layne, Hayden, Dylan, Roberta (Tom), Jessica (Ian), Daisy, Miles, Lyla, Keith (Cathy), Nathan (Megan), Brodie, Rebecca, James, Mark (Linda), Lisa. Predeceased by his parents Norm and Freda Lickers, brothers Ron, Robert, Gary and sister Joan. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins within the Lickers family. Keith dedicated his life to Indigenous education beginning as a senior elementary teacher in 1963 at J.C. Hill in Ohsweken, Ontario. In 1972 he became the first Executive Director of the Woodland Cultural Centre. From 1974 until his retirement in 2006 he commuted daily from Six Nations to Toronto where he led policy reform of Ontario’s education curriculum for Indigenous studies at the Ontario Ministry of Education. His efforts were supported by many fellow educators at Six Nations to solidify Indigenous education in Ontario. Nipissing University honoured his career and contributions in 2011 by presenting him with an Honourary Doctorate degree. Before his health limited his mobility, he thoroughly enjoyed riding his lawnmower and driving – his cars were forever immaculate. Our family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the team of health professionals at Six Nations dialysis, the Six Nations community care providers and medical drivers Margaret, Mick and Robert. A private family service will be held at a later time. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com
2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Keith Lickers 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Ohsweken, Province: Ontario