DALTON HICKS

DALTON HICKS It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dalton Hicks, peacefully, at home surrounded by family on December 6, 2016 at the age of 88. Devoted husband to Shirley (Mylks) for 63 wonderful years. Loving father to Kelly (Summerfeldt) and Kathryn, proud grandfather to Kyle, Amy and Nicole. He is survived by his sister Betty (Thomas). First and foremost, DALT was a friend people could count on. He was a true entrepreneur that was marked by hard work and integrity. Dalt was born in Newtonbrook, Ontario on January 16, 1928 to Clifford and May Hicks. He attended Earl Haig High School and then went onto Shaw's Business College, which he left early as he thought he would be better suited in the working world! Never being afraid of getting his hands dirty, Dalt started working in the family cemetery business along with summer jobs as a caddie at Forest Hill Golf Club. Then with a loan he bought a tractor which he contracted work with local farmers. By 1955 Dalt started a 30+ year career in the gravel business as owner operator of Gormley Aggregates. In 1988, after selling Gormley, Dalt embarked on a new career in the golf business at the young age of 62. His love for the game of golf prompted him to build Cardinal Golf Club, which he built into the largest golf property in Canada. Dalt gave his time to his industry and his community which found him on the board of many associations including Ontario Stone Sand and Gravel Association, National Golf Course Owners Association, Griffith Island, York Central Hospital, Tryall Club in Jamaica, just to name a few. Dalt touched many lives with his constant support to community projects, particularly Mackenzie Health and Southlake Hospitals and provided guidance and leadership that served him so well throughout his lifetime. In his 88 years Dalt lived life to the fullest and his love for his family and his friends was his greatest joy. He will be missed by all who knew him as the very special man that had an impact on our lives. Friends and family are invited to visit at MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, on Thursday, December 15th and Friday, December 16th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held on December 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the Richmond Hill United Church, 10201 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill. Reception to follow at Cardinal Golf Club, 2740 Davis Drive West. Private cremation. In Dalt's memory, donations may be made to Mackenzie Health's Urology Clinic or to the construction of the new Southlake Hospice (Margaret Bahen Hospice for York Region).