It is with great sadness that the family of the late Wilfred Ricketts announces his sudden passing on Sunday January 31, 2016 at Dr. Charles L Legrow Health Center at the age of 78 years. Wilfred was predeceased by his father John Dicks, grandparents; Alfred & Margaret Ricketts, sister Jean (Les) Osmond, brother Jack Ricketts, sisters Jenny Bateman, Irene Baker, sister in law Patricia Dicks, brother in law John Harvey, mother and father in law; Marie & Israel Anderson. He leaves to mourn with many fond and precuious memories his loving wife Eileen (nee Anderson) of 51 years, only son Glen Ricketts (Disa) Digby County NS and granddaughter Chanel. He will forever remain in the hearts of his mother Lucy Dicks, brothers; Gordon Dicks (Susan), Ray Dicks (Audrey), Claude Dicks (Lori), Rob Dicks (Debbie), Jim Ricketts, sisters; Cora Lawrence (George), Esther Dicks (Garland) all of Port aux Basques, Marjorie Seaward (Stan) Cape Ray, Susan Ingram (Brian) Burgeo NL, Juanita Gearin St,. John's NL. He will also be fondly missed by his sisters in law; Jessie Osmond (Bert), Winnie Parsons (Henry) all of Port aux Basques, Bernice Keeping (George) Dartmouth NS, Joyce Hulin (Dorman) Isle aux Morts, Jane Anderson (Steward) Cape Ray, Sandra Harvey (Edward), Linda Harvey (Rob), Viola Bragg (Jerome) all of Port aux Basques and a large circle of nieces, nephews, and many friends. Visitiation taking place on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at East Haven Funeral Home Inc. In keeping with Wildred's wishes, cremation will follow. Funeral services taking place on Friday February 5, 2 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church, Channel officiated by Rev. Clayton Billard, interment following at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barahois Hill. Flowers graciously accepted or donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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