HICKS, James 'Adrian'

HICKS - James Adrian

“Adrian”

01.01.1928 – 22.11.2024

Aged 96 years 10 months

Late of Nathalia. Passed away peacefully with loving family by his side at Banawah Nursing Home, Nathalia.

Dearly loved husband of Margaret (dec), treasured father of Bernard & Jenni; Mary (Nash); Gerard and Linda (dec) and Hayley; Maureen and Allan (dec) (Bemrose); James and Karen; Laurence and Debbie; Michael; Raymond and Rhonda; Catherine and Pat (Kielty); Mark and Sharron; Aileen and Glenn (Rikys). Treasured Pa of 28 and Great Pa of 21.

How lucky we were and very proud too

To have a father as wonderful as you

The tears in our eyes we can wipe away

But our love for you will always stay

Today, tomorrow our whole life through

We will always love and remember you

Loving Dad of Bernard and Jenni, Pa to Rebecca and Paul, Xavier and Lauren, Great Pa to Stanley, Charli, India and Lainey.

The tears in our eyes we can wipe away

But the memories of you will always stay

Loving Dad of Mary. Pa to Gareth, Matthew and Marcus. Special friend to Fiona, Eressea and Briony. Great Pa to Isabelle, Jacob, Sophie and Lailaheve. Friend to Matt.

Dad even though my heart is broken I’ll remember special memories, your love of sports, our fish and chip Friday, a shared glass of port, but not your love of watching “Bolt” – LOL.

Loving Dad of Gerard, Linda (Dec) and Hayley. Pa to Katie and Great Pa to Evie and Bella.

The gates of heaven have opened wide for a special Dad to step inside.

No words we write could ever say how empty and sad we feel today.

But in our hearts you stay loved and remembered every day.

Now reunited with Mum and Nana.

Loving father of Maureen and Allan (in heaven). Pa of Natalie and Emma and Emma’s partner Luke.

Dad you are now reunited with your loved wife Margaret who passed away on April 18^th, 2019.

This day is remembered and quietly kept. No words are needed I will never forget.

Loving Father to James and Karen. Loving Pa to Paul and Kirsty, Laura and Michael. Loving Great Pa to Jesse, Shontell, Ava and Savannah

Deep in our hearts a memory is kept.

Of a loving Father and Pa we will never forget.

Dearly loved Father to Laurence and Debbie. Loved Pa of Wade and Regan, Bree and Daniel, Whitney and Lachy, Marni and George and Great Pa to Edie and Greyson.

He was our Father and Pa, our neighbour, our workmate, our mentor and our friend who will be sadly missed.

Dearly loved Dad of Michael

It’s not what I write,

It’s not what I say,

It’s how I remember you,

In my own special way.

A very special Dad to Razor and Rhonda, loving Pa to Brett, Todd and Caitlin, Corey and Sharnah, Alex and Ashlee, Reni and Leigh, loving Great Pa to Dracey, Lenny and Dexter

Dad as the time came to say goodbye it was Mum’s picture that called you to her. Together again for eternity.

Adored Dad of Catherine and Pat, loving Pa to Tom, Liam and Olivia and friend to Abbey

Thank you for everything you did for me, I will miss our catch ups over lunch and cups of tea. You saw and did so many things in your life and I loved listening to all your stories. I especially loved your jokes and great sense of humour. Knowing that you are now with Mum gives me comfort as this is what you so longed for.

Tom, Liam and Olivia have wonderful memories of visiting Pa and Nana on the farm.

A chapter complete, a page is turned, a life well lived, a rest well earned.

Dearly loved Father of Mark and Sharron. Loving Pa to Jessica and Tao, Taylor and Sam, Great Pa to Logan and Scarlett.

How lucky we were and very proud too

To have a Dad and Pa as wonderful as you.

The tears in our eyes we can wipe away,

but our love for you will always stay. Today, tomorrow, our whole life through

we will always love and remember you.

Loving Dad to Aileen and Glenn loving Pa to Will, Max and Cruiz. Special friend of Taylah

My adored Dad,

Thank you for your love, guidance and support throughout my life. You always put your family first before yourself, you were selfless to the end. Always so grateful for everything we did for you. Always smiling. Never complaining.

My boys will forever cherish the time spent on the farm with their Pa. Motorbike rides, feeding the calves and eating as many ice-cream in the cones as they wanted!

You were honestly the most intelligent person I know. So full of wisdom and you had your memory with you right to the end.

Even though we knew this day was coming it has done little to lessen the pain. I do however take some comfort knowing you are now reunited with your beautiful Wife and my cherished Mum again. In heaven, together forever. This was your final wish.

I love you Dad with my whole heart.

“Thanks for coming...”