Passed peacefully away surrounded by her loving family on October 9, 2012, at the Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre, Blanche Hayward(Hicks) age 69 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Jack of 53 years. She leaves to mourn three daughters: Lynn (Jude), Susan (Stan), Roxane (Tom); six grandchildren: Andrew, Stephanie, Sabrina, Toshia, Rachel, Tyler; one son, Otto. Cremation has taken place. A family service will be held at Kittiwake Funeral Home, Musgrave Harbour on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Lorne Bungay officiating. Interment to follow at St. Luke's United Church Cemetery, Musgrave Harbour.