Obituary of Walter Frederick George Hicks

Walter Frederick George Hicks

“Wally”

April 27, 1942 – March 5, 2021

It is with deep sadness and eternal love that the family of Walter Hicks shares the news of his passing on March 5^th, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a brief illness.

His daughters, Shannon and Sheri were by his side as he left this earth to be at peace.  Wally is predeceased by his mother Emily Bland, his father Walter Hicks Senior and his sister Susan Baker.  Wally was the much loved father of Sheri (Wade) and Shannon (Kevin) and dearly cherished grandfather of Cassandra and Nick Makarczuk and Isla and Weston Hicks-Barclay.  Wally leaves behind his “little sister” Carole Link.  He is loved and will be missed by his girlfriend Lynda Flintoff and her family.  He will be sadly missed by his very close friend Ingrid Hicks.

Wally has many close extended family members and friends who were fortunate to have known him and have him in their lives.  He was an amazing dad, partner and friend and will be incredibly missed and cherished forever.

Wally was the Plant Manager of the Bowmanville Goodyear plant for many years.  Before Wally retired, he was the managing director of several Goodyear Canada Industrial Rubber Plants.  Dad was an incredibly smart and driven business man who dedicated 41 years of his career to Goodyear, 5 of which he spent managing a plant in Valencia, Venezuela.  He was involved in many community committees and activities over the years.

He loved all sports but in particular, was a Blue Jays super fan.  He loved golfing and socializing with his friends.  He enjoyed world travel and spoke Spanish as a function of his work in South America.

Wally was a people person and he had friends all over the world.  He was kind, loving, incredibly fun, humble, and he just loved his family and everything about life.  Dad was loved by all who had the pleasure of meeting him.  He had an amazing sense of humour, the warmest hugs and the best smile.

Dad has left us with so much love and amazing memories.  He was the best dad and grandpa anyone could ever have.  Rest in peace dad.  We love you and you will be in our hearts forever.

Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Sunday March 14^th from 12 – 2 pm.  A Private Service will be held in the chapel at 2 pm.  In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations be made to The Cancer Society.

In keeping with COVID-19 regulations attendance will be limited.  Those wishing to attend must RSVP for a timeslot by calling the funeral home (905) 623-5668

The Service will be available via Livestream, please follow the link below:

https://youtu.be/Tbf0Zug1xVk