The Toronto Star, Toronto, Ontario, December 14, 2013 HICKS, Reginald Blount - March 22, 1924 - December 11, 2013 Blount passed away peacefully at Southlake Village Residential Care Centre in Newmarket with June and Liane by his side. Beloved husband of June (Cooper) for almost 60 years. Dear father of Nancy (Bob) Koubsky, Judith (Andrew) Williams and Liane Pitura. Loving grandfather of Rebecca and Emily Williams and Adam Pitura. Brother to Melvin Hicks and Dulcie Keyes. Predeceased by brothers Willis and Clifford, sisters Verna and Ruby. Born in Bonavista, Newfoundland, Blount came to Kingston in 1946 and later to Toronto where he worked at Canada Varnish and BASF. He retired from BASF after 30 years of loyal service. Cremation has taken place and a private service for close family members will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southlake Village Residential Care Centre in Newmarket or the charity of your choice. We would like to thank the staff of the Village for the excellent care and love that was given to Blount while he was there. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorfh.ca