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Ruth Hickcox Obituary
Ruth "Cubby" Lyons Hickcox, 93, beloved wife of Leigh Hickcox, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Middlebrook Farms assisted living facility in Trumbull. Born March 10, 1927 in Boston, Massachusetts, Cubby was the daughter (first born) of the late John Andrew Lyons and Ruth (Moore) Lyons of Lexington and Chatham, Massachusetts. Cubby attended Lexington's public schools and Abbot Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and then attended Wellesley College. Cubby was an exceptional sewer, published a children's book, and taught at church for 70 years. She is survived by her husband, Leigh; by children Victoria "Torrey" (Chip), Matthew "Tod" (Melanie), and Hilary (Kevin); and by seven grandchildren (Drew, Kristin, Adam, Jocelyn, Stephen, Holly, and Caleb); and one great-grandchild (Surya). A memorial service will be held at a later date (post-Covid) at Emmanuel Church, Weston, CT. To view her complete obituary or to sign her online guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com
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Janet Benson
July 5, 2023
Cubby was a favorite cousin and I miss her.
Janet Benson
Lakewood, Colorado
The Staff of Lesko-Polke Funeral Home
August 12, 2020
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