Randy Allen Hicks – 59, Truro, passed away suddenly, as a result of heart complications, on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was the son of the late Elijah and Alice (Reed) Hicks.

Randy worked at Loomis Armoured Car for a number of years and then went on to work at his "dream job" as dispatcher with Truro Police Service, until the time of his death. He was a past member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro, and past volunteer with Truro Fire Service. He enjoyed playing his guitar, and in earlier years played in various bands. He loved his grandchildren and they will miss their "Gump" dearly.

Randy is survived by his wife, Fran (Harris); children, Kim (Derek) MacKenzie, Dara (Karla) Spicer, Darren (Stacey) Spicer, Truro; several grandchildren; sister, Susan (Myers) Roache, Lockeport; niece, Marcy (Chris) Ostendorf, Ottawa; nephew, Mark (Jennifer) Bowser, Truro. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Karen in infancy.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Randy’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 2016, and funeral service 2 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2016, The Reverend Lori Ramsey officiating. Reception will follow. Interment in Robie Street Cemetery, 125 Robie Street, Truro. If so desired, donations in Randy’s memory to Cst. Catherine Campbell Memorial Fund are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Randy’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com