Obituary of Dorothy Wicks
Wicks: Dorothy May (née Gibson) -
A resident of Ridgetown, Dorothy Wicks passed away at the Village on the Ridge on November 22, 2024 at the age of 97.
Born in Sarnia, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Roy and Violet (née Johnson) Gibson.
Beloved wife of the late Fred Wicks (2006).
Loving mother of Stuart (Brenda) Wicks of Ridgetown.
Treasured aunt to seven nieces and four nephews. Predeceased by one niece and three nephews.
Aunt Dorothy to many great-nieces and nephews.
A Private Family Service will be held at Dresden Cemetery at a later date.
Donations made in memory of Dorothy to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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