Joe HICKSON Obituary
At age 91, died peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2015 after an over 25-year battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of 67 years of Joyce (Cowan). He was the father of David (Cindy), Arthur (Darlene) and Marilyn (Gary); Grandpa to 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Joe was a WWII Veteran, serving in the RCAF as a tail gunner and flying over 30 missions. He was a member of the Goldfish club within the RCAF, as he survived ditching in the North Sea of England (he was one of five rescues of 584 downings that year). Following an honourable discharge from the RCAF, Joe returned home to Wheatley to farm the family farm and became well known for the quality of his tomatoes grown for the Heinz Company. Throughout his life he was active in the Wheatley community. He was involved in local Scouting, Legion Branch 324, Wheatley Friendship Club, Wheatley Historical Society, Essex County Gas and Steam Club and partnerships with ERCA for restoration of natural habitat. He was awarded a multitude of Conservation awards for his reforestation and creation of the natural habitat for birds and wildlife. This is a passion that he has passed down to his children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. His Celebration of Life was with Visitation on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at
Hammond Funeral Home
17 Little Street South, Wheatley
519-825-7741
from 2-5 p.m and 7-9 p.m. His Funeral Service will be on March 23, 2015 at the Funeral Home at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be given to the Wheatley United Church or to the Wheatley Legion Branch 324.
www.hammondfuneralhome.ca
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Paul Giroux
March 26, 2015
It was always a special day at the office, when I could come out to Joe's farm and enjoy and observe his amazing restoration efforts. Thank you to the family for sharing Joe with us, he will be missed and you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
March 25, 2015
...My deepest sympathy to the Hickson family in the passing of your Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa...
Marianne Lasi
Kevin Baltzer
March 25, 2015
So very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. The world lost a good one. Thoughts go out to all the family
Gordon Hickson
March 24, 2015
Dear Joyce and family,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Joe.
Take comfort in knowing you have a beautiful guardian angel watching over you. I have never spoken to him very often, but he knew my father frank hickson.
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Carol Wingerden
March 23, 2015
Marilyn, Gary and families,
I met this amazing gentleman but once and that was all I needed to realize what a phenomenal person he was. His love for his farm, his wonderful pieces of machinery and collection of planes were but a few things he shared with me that day. His great knowledge and understanding of what life had given him and what he had worked so very hard for made him exceptional and has been ingrained in his children and their children. I know he will be missed but also know he has left a fantastic legacy.
Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers, for your loss.
Carol
March 23, 2015
Dear Joyce and family
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Joe.
We will the putt putt of his tractor and four wheeler going thru the bush also the many sounds coming from the barn of his steam engine horns. And of course the stories they where so interesting.
We will miss him.
Sincerly Jim and Betty Taylor
Tony Thoman
March 23, 2015
Marlyn & Gary sorry to hear of your father passing away our thoughts are with you Tony & Cindy
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