Ray 'Papa' Hicks, Jr.

WEBSTER - Ray went home Thursday after a long battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 31 years, Robin E. Zuidema Hicks; two sons: Joshua M. Hicks at home and Christopher M. Clark of Dudley; one granddaughter, Kristin and a grandson, Jesse; he also leaves 2 very special and dear friends: Abby Smith and Pete Forsberg. "I leave my life and my world. But I will always be in and with my life. Always and forever." He leaves two brothers: Roger of Dayville, CT and Stanley of Southbridge. He was born in Millbury, the son of Raymond F. and Beatrice F. (Jacques) Hicks, Sr. He was predeceased by a son, Michael P. Hicks and a daughter, Carrie M. Hicks. He was a member of the 241st Combat Engineering Battalion from 1966 to 1972. He...