David John Hicknell

He was a self-made man who started in construction after graduating from Grand River

Collegiate Institute in 1970. He later studied to earn his CET while working as a

technician for Gamsby and Mannerow Consulting Civil Engineers. Using his

charisma, drive and business savvy, he worked his way up to become President of

the firm and eventually CEO of GM BluePlan Engineering.

His passions over the years included motorcycling, boating, collecting music and

traveling. He was a devoted family man, a role model to many and like a brother to

his closest friends. He faced life’s challenges with tenacity, optimism and integrity.

He made laughter and fun a priority. He chased his dreams and caught them.

Words truly fail to describe what a great man he was and how very much “Super

Dave” will be missed.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Sandy Hicknell, his children

Shane (Natalie) Hicknell and Jodie Hicknell, and was the best papa ever to his

grandchildren Benjamin, Allison, Charlie, Eloise and Helena.

He was the beloved son of Josephine (Karl) Snider, the dear brother of Jim

(Joyce) Hicknell, Jane Dale, Marianne (Jim) Hillier and Joe (Danielle) Hicknell, and

a special uncle of and father figure to Ken Hicknell and Deb (Paul) Hicknell.

He will be sadly missed by his in-laws in Owen Sound, the rest of his extended

family and his many close friends.

He was predeceased by his father Joe Hicknell, daughter Kelly Hicknell and

brother Pat Hicknell.

A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday June 24, 2018 from 1pm-4pm at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre (1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener). If desired, memorial donations would be appreciated to St Mary’s General Hospital Cardiac Care Centre and may be arranged through Westmount Memorial

Celebration Centre​, 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, (519-743-8900). Online

condolences at www.westmountfuneralchapel.com