Jean DICKS Obituary
In the Arnprior Hospital, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the age of 91 years. Jean Dicks (nee Johnson) beloved wife of the late Walter M. Dicks. Loving mother of Dennis (Yoshiko), Allison Vennor (the late Spence), Jon (Susan), and the late Janet Dicks (Dom). Dear grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her brother Russell Johnson (Ann). Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Rd. at Roosevelt Ave. on Friday, January 17, 2014 from 4- 7pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Donations, condolences, and tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com
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Colleen Greer Fraser
May 20, 2023
Jean and Wally Dicks were Super Hosts in our neighborhood Every Christmas morning for years.
Our close neighborhood poured in for breakfast starting about 10 am after each family had at home completed present opening, stuffed their turkeys into numerous ovens and happily settled into Wally's fresh cooked full breakfast served in order of our arrival while visiting and exchanging Christmas morning details. Talk about hospitality! Once we exited to continue our home family dinners with guests, the Dicks too moved onto their family dinner with guests. All of this was carried off with fun and warmth and remains in the Christmas memories of so many. As a child, who knew this special day's hospitality was not being played out in many neighborhoods?
I am so thankful to have grown up in such a closely knit, caring neighborhood and for the wonderful memories. Today the neighborhood has turned into mansions built on our large lots 7 minutes from downtown where both husbands and wives now go daily to pay for these expensive homes. I wonder if they have time for the close neighborhood friendships we shared. Or an in home community Christmas day breakfast?
"We don't know what we've lost till it's gone."
I'm wishing all the Dicks continued good times.
Scott Vennor
January 23, 2014
Grandma and Grandpa were two of the most influential people in my life. Teaching me to work hard and have fun. Thanks for everything. You will be missed. (Scott V.)
January 19, 2014
I shall truly miss my old friend.She was a lovely lady who never spoke ill of anyone.Pleased that she died peacefully without suffering,she deserved that because she never complained.Rest in peace,Jean.
January 18, 2014
Paul and I send your family our condolences, Patty (Theriault) Sabourin
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Rick Dow
January 17, 2014
Dear Jon,
I know that your Mom was pretty special and this is a sad time for you. But you have many shared memories with her as do your children and eventually those recollections will become a rich part of your life.
Please accept my sympathy.
January 17, 2014
John, sorry to hear of your loss. Mom's are very special people and I am sure she will be dearly missed.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Audrey (KRP family)
Taro Dicks
January 16, 2014
Love you Grandma. Thank you for everything, and especially for giving me a great father. Xoxoxo
January 16, 2014
Our deepest sympathies sent to all the family at this difficult time!
Jean was one of a kind and I have many fond memories of our encounters over the years! She always made me smile!
Hugs to all,
Margaret-Ann, Jeff and Paul
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