Ann Louise (Doin) Hicks

Ann Louise Hicks entered eternal rest on January 25, 2023, after a long illness. She was born February 19, 1938, to Armand E. Doin, and Catherine Bulmer Doin in Troy, New York. Ann grew up in Averill Park and was a graduate of Averill Park High School. She was previously married to Frederick Z. Rescott with whom she had 5 children. She later became the wife of E. Perry Hicks and moved with their family to Auburn, New York in 1970. Ann was a happy woman whom everyone loved. In her early years, she helped her mother and father at their family farm on Thais Road. After moving to Auburn, Ann held various jobs including work at The Chad Agency, BOCES and volunteering for Special Olympics. Ann's love for animals became an outlet for her, her friends, and family by breeding pedigree German Shepherds and Toy Poodles. She excelled in their care and had a great following for her dogs. Her love for family, baking, walking and reading were her passions.

  Ann is survived by her children, Lee Ann Pierson, Denise (Gary) Rotella, Brenda Rescott, Frederick (Dina) Rescott, and Kenneth (Dale) Rescott, 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her longtime companion, Charles Murray of Jordan, NY. She is also survived by five sisters, Catherine E. Bradley, Doreen (Joseph) Schultz, Donna Louise Doin, Dolores Ann Meissner. and brother, Donald G. Doin.

  Ann was predeceased by her husband, Perry, brother, Armand E. Doin and grandson Christopher Rescott.

 Calling hours will be held from 2-4 on Saturday, February 4th at the Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn. There will be a future memorial in her honor at a later date in Averill Park, NY.

  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann's memory to either the Alzheimer's Assoc. or the Special Olympics. 

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