Marie Ann (Paquin) Hicks

Marie Ann (Paquin) Hicks, 76, of Aurora, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Bridges of Appleton Nursing Home in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born on December 19, 1939 in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Leonard and Roberta (Richards) Paquin. She was a lifelong resident of the area. During Marie's early years she loved bowling, golfing, cooking, camping and spending time with her family. Spending weekends and summers with her family up at Way Dam was something she cherished. Marie loved to cook and catered for many years. If you knew Marie, you had a lifelong friend who would help out in a second if you were in need. She had a great sense of humor, even if it was at her own expense. She knew how to laugh, how to love, and how to give and we were so very blessed for having her as long as we did. Marie is survived by her husband, Dale Hicks of Kingsford; her children, Brenda (Joe) Mlinar of Appleton, Twyla Zeman of Clearwater, FL, Brian LaVigne of Felch, Tiana Rosenfeldt of Appleton, Stephen LaVigne of Appleton and Scott LaVigne of Clearwater, FL; Grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jason, Brandon, Kristofer, Kalyn, Sunnie, Ryley, Mitchell, Sara, Anna, Nick, Zachary; Great grandchildren, Jameson, Stella, Mason, Avery, Raegan, and Aiddan; brothers, Lester (Betty) Paquin of Utica, MI, Ted (Sylvia) Paquin and Randy Paquin all of Iron Mountain; sisters, Sheila Walters of Horn Lake, MS and Rochelle Short of Kingsford; she is further survived by her special friend, Alice and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter LaVigne; her son, Donald Gardiepy; brothers, Leonard "Sonny" Paquin and Larry Paquin; a sister, Renee Anderson. The Visitation will be held on Monday, October 10, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 11:00 am at the American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford. Fr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in her memory. Condolences to the family of Marie Ann Hicks may be expressed online atwww.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral Arrangements.

Marie Ann (Paquin) Hicks

December 19, 1939 - October 6, 2016