Paul Kenneth Hicks, 62, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 23, 2020 after an illness. He was born in Chicago, IL, the son of Kenneth L. and Billie JoAnne (Yuill) Hicks, and had lived in Concord before moving to Holden in 2009. He leaves his beloved wife of 21 years, Karen M. (Chapell) Hicks; his step-children, Jennifer M. Paolilli of Holden and Andrew T. Wilkins of Worcester; his sister, Julia A. James of Northborough; his brother, Daniel W. Hicks of Clinton; his granddaughter, Gemma Paolilli; several nieces, nephews, grandnephews and grandnieces. Paul graduated from Concord-Carlisle High School in 1975 and attended the University of Lowell. He worked at Chroma Systems Solution in Marlboro for several years before retiring in 2019. Previously, he worked at Quad Tech in Maynard, Castle Graphics in West Concord, Framingham Garden Originals in Framingham, Courier Services in Concord, Emerson Ecologics Full Sail, Inc. in Altmalt Springs, FL and the Leather Shop in West Concord. Paul was an enthusiastic New England sports fan and enjoyed making music CDs, funny videos and wedding videos. Paul will be best remembered as a gentle and kind man who had an amazing sense of humor, who loved his cats and was devoted to his loving family. Due to the national health crisis, graveside services at Grove Cemetery for Paul will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salmon VNA & Hospice, 37 Birch St., Milford, MA 01757. Arrangements are under the care of the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please visit www.milesfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Concord Journal from Apr. 25 to May 7, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Hicks

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6 Entries

Don Warren

April 18, 2025

It's been 5 years,Paul. The time goes fast. Although it was Painful to see you suffering and you tried your best to keep a positive attitude and smile daily, you are rid of your suffering. You have left behind your wife and all those who loved you,and you loved too. Family and friends. You made good memories with all those you met and knew. Why this had to be, because nothing and no one lives on this Earth forever.
Just your time, was earlier than others. I believe in the time you were given, you made a good impression on this Earth to all those that knew you. That you lived a good and happy life. Tried to comfort others always and get them to smile. You always had a good sense of humor and look on life. I enjoyed the many conversations we had and learned from each other. Life is a walk together with others in our own walk in life. We can learn from others, and others can learn from Us. Now, what is decided at the End of the Road of All Roads Walked by those that lived on this earth is and will be decided by the Creator who made it all. It is his place, not ours to say. So, I hope I see Paul again. I believe he's worthy. I hope I and many are considered worthy.
The whole Law is this: DO unto others, what you would have them do unto you. Rest in Peace Paul.

Don Warren

April 18, 2024

It has been 4 years already passed. Memories of the days of working with Paul, I'll never forget. We learned from each other and made each other laugh. We comforted each other. And we Advised and Disciplined each other when we needed to. Good friend's are True and Honest thereby also Trusted to be there when you need them. It was very heartbreaking to me to see Paul get worse and I prayed that he would get better. But that was not me to decide his fate. I am Thankful that God put Paul in my life, as I learned a lot from him. We always bettered each other if we could. So we understood each other and there would be times we would Tease and Joke with each other. We would find things to do or chat when we had the time. Paul would be there for me in a hurry if I needed his help and vice versa. We could count on each other.
Karen, I hope you are at Peace that Paul is no longer suffering, and as Heartbroken as you may be in missing him, that the days watching him suffering have come to an end and he is at Rest without the Pain of Suffering. All who knew your husband Paul, have been blessed to have the time with him. He was an Asset to Happiness and Kindness on this Earth. Be always Glad knowing Paul was greatly Appreciated by many.
Be at Peace, My Friend!
Co-worker. Don Warren

Donald Warren

October 8, 2022

I worked with Paul as a Coworker and friend. It was Emotionally difficult to watch him get worse and I couldn't stop his pain and suffering. I tried to comfort him as much as possible. I helped him many times he had appointments and surgeries by trying to learn
his job responsibilities of which Paul was best because this was his field of expertise.
We talked about many things.
It was Extremely Emotionally difficult to watch Paul get worse even after surgery after surgery. I enjoyed the time I had with working with him and knowing Paul. Like our Boss Rob said and I agree Paul would make us laugh and help make our day better. He was good natured and caring about others. He will be missed by many who knew him. We spoke about the after life and Paul had his own thoughts on that and that is his right. I have no idea what he believed at the end of his life but that is not my business and I believe that he has done much more than those who claim their all set in all ways right and good.
So, I hope that we meet again in the after life that I believe and maybe he came to believe.
I count Paul worthy and I hope my Vote counts in the New World and Kingdom to come and the world made New.
My Sympathies and Condolences to his wife Karen and brother and sister. Also to all Family Relatives,Friends who were fortunate to know such a good hearted person to all he knew. He will be missed.
My Sympathy,
PAUL, REST IN PEACE!
Your Friend Don Warren

Christine Bennett

October 12, 2020

Bob Raiano

April 26, 2020

Paul was a wonderful coworker and a gentle and humorous individual. A workday never went by that Paul didn't somehow put a smile on my face with his wonderful sense of humor. Paul will be missed by everyone that he came in contact with throughout his life.

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