It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Edmund "Ted" Harry Hicks, age 94, of Sackville.  Ted passed away at his home on Friday, October 2, 2015.

Born in Amherst, NS, he was a son of the late Harris and Sarah (Ibbitson) Hicks.

Ted was a former postal clerk with 30 years service with Canada Post.  A veteran of WW II he served with the Canadian Army (Royal Canadian Dragoons) in Italy and North West Europe. He was a life Member of the Royal Canadian Dragoons Assoc. and a member of the Sackville Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Survived by his wife Betty (Sefton), Sackville; children, Trevor (Susanne), Sackville, and Linda (Richard) Piper, Sackville,  Leona (Colin) Penley, Frosty Hollow and David (Fern), Brookdale, NS; 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; sister Doris Carter, Sackville, several nieces and nephews.  

Predeceased by sisters, Marjorie, Leona and Myrtle.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, NB (506-364-1300).  In keeping with Ted's wishes, cremation has taken place.  A Royal Canadian Legion service followed by a graveside committal service will take place at the Sackville Cemetery on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 2 pm, Rev. Dr. Ranall Ingalls officiating.

Those wishing to make a donation in Ted's memory may do so to the Royal Canadian Legion or the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Ted's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the funeral home Facebook Page.