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MADELEINE MARIE CLAIRE HICKS (BIENVENUE)
Date of Passing: Dec 08, 2020
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MADELEINE MARIE CLAIRE HICKS
(nee BIENVENUE)
She will be deeply missed by her children, Geoff Hicks (Cindy), Randall Hicks (Wendy) and their daughter Claire Hicks, and Carolyn Hicks. Madeleine leaves behind her sister Denise North, sister-in-law Heather Kolla, brother-in-law Ken Hicks, and many nieces and nephews. Madeleine was predeceased by her parents, Emmanuel and Jeanne Bienvenue; her sisters Monique Spencer and Rita Bienvenue, and; her beloved husband Harold Hicks and son Daniel Hicks.
Madeleine was born the youngest of four children in 1936 "on the farm" in a vibrant homestead French community near Carleton, Saskatchewan. She attended St. Paul's High School in Saskatoon and undertook a degree in Social Work at St. Thomas Moore College at the University of Saskatchewan. It was in Saskatoon that she met and married the love of her life, Harold Hicks. They went on to have four children and raised their family in Saskatoon, Edmonton and Brandon before settling on Winnipeg.
Growing up in a family community on the farm and Duck Lake, our family carried on with a tradition of wonderful family reunions that still continue today. Madeleine and Harold built their dream cottage in 1973 at Pelican Lake. The cottage became the family sanctuary, where they spent precious summers with family and life-long friends. Mom was an avid reader, figure skating enthusiast and an insatiable puzzler. She was a member of the Pelican Yacht Club for over 50 years of regattas, BBQs, and the famous August-long Poker Derby.
Mom enjoyed Christmas almost as much as she enjoyed the lake. She was famous for her Christmas baking, which we always ate frozen right out of the freezer. She was equally famous for her Christmas stockings - each one customized with every small present individually wrapped. Of course, the stocking would eventually end with a Mandarin orange in the toe. We will miss you this Christmas Mom, but you will be the heart of all our Christmases to come.
Madeleine was well loved by her community at Ashbury Estates, and a devoted member of St. Timothy's Catholic Parish in Winnipeg.
We send our thanks to Father Brian Trueman and Grace Grindean of St. Timothy's, the staff at the Misericordia Hospital Transitional Unit and all the team at the Heath Sciences Centre that were so caring in keeping her safe, peaceful, and never alone.
A private family service will be held with a Celebration of Life to follow at a later date.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent the HSC Foundation COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 19, 2020
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Geoff,Cindy,Randy,Wendy,Claire,and Carolyn We just learned of your loss , a sign of how these times have separated us from normal contacts with friends. Madeleine may have been petite in stature but had a very large heart and presence in our Pelican Point community. Family was definitely her main focus but she never hesitated to lend her talents and support to our community- taking on responsibilities willingly, joining in on many activities. We will miss her sense of humour and hospitality at our happy hours- many fun memories of time with the Hicks over so many years. Our apologies for such late condolences- you are all in our thoughts- Dave and Alison Clement - Posted by: Dave and Alison Clement (Friends) on: Jan 15, 2021
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We first met Madeleine and Harold (a terrific guy) back when our families were young and we were a part of the community that met on Sundays at St. Paul’s College. Madeleine was a lovely woman: genuinely warm, friendly, caring and community minded. I can certainly imagine how special such a lady made Christmas for her family. Bill and I send heartfelt sympathy to her family, and we also wish you all the blessings of Christmas. Deanne McDonald - Posted by: Deanne McDonald (Friend) on: Dec 20, 2020
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Geoff, Randy and Carolan, my sincere sympathy on the passing of your dear little mom. Your mom and dad and Tony and I were good friends for many years and we had lots of fun times together. We saw each other more recently, at St. Tim’s but because if Covid we haven’t run into each other for a very long time. Hold all your fond memories of Christmas stockings, baking and Pelican lake close to your heart and remember, your great parents are together again boating in Heaven. - Posted by: Sue Heim (Tony, deceased) (Friend) on: Dec 19, 2020