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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Dianne Elizabeth Hickman

July 11, 1951- February 19, 2020

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Due to the continued health risk of COVID-19 we will again be postponing the celebration of life and service for Dianne, until further notice.

Dianne Elizabeth Hickman, 68, passed away February 19, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born July 11, 1951 in Winthrop, MA. In the late 70’s she headed to southern Maryland and loved it so much she never left.

Dianne was an accountant by day, and during tax season she was an accountant by day and night and weekends. Her most rewarding job was banquet coordinator at the Light House Inn and she worked so hard behind the scenes with so many great people to make events flawless.

Dianne was a force of nature. She had her first of many major heart attacks at 48, lung cancer at 54, and brain cancer at 55 and she beat them all. She had been cancer free since her brain tumor was removed on December 26, 2006 and she did not miss a beat with tax season the next month.

Dianne’s greatest joys in life were her grandchildren, her dogs, football, lobster, and ALL animals, not necessarily in that order. She was known as Nana to her grandchildren and so many others. She spent the most time with her grandson Derek and loved every minute playing games, painting ceramics, and whatever he wanted to do. She equally loved the Washington Redskins and her hometown New England Patriots, and when they played each other she dressed her dogs, Bernie and Chica, in opposing team outfits. Dianne earned her name “the duck lady” because she loved feeding the dozens of ducks that showed up every morning to her home near Flag Harbor Marina. Dianne opened her home to anyone in need, including the many friends and animals her children would bring home. There was never a child or animal in need with Dianne nearby.

 

Dianne’s legacy lives on in her children Alicia and Alex, her son-in-law Ken, daughter-in-law Tanya, and her grandchildren Derek, Nicholas, and Cody.

A celebration of life for Dianne will be held at a later date at  Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. If you have any pictures of Dianne’s adventures to share please email them to diannehickman@outlook.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in Dianne’s name be made to St. Leonard Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co 7, 200 Calvert Beach Road Saint Leonard, MD 20685 OR Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

 

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Visitation

Rausch Funeral Home–Lusby

20 American Lane
Lusby, MD 20657

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Rausch Funeral Home–Lusby

20 American Lane
Lusby, MD 20657

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Interment

Contributions

St. Leonard Fire Department

P.O. Box 101
200 Calvert Beach Road
St. Leonard, MD 20685

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    Bertie
    27 Feb 2020
    8:18am

    Alicia and Family:
    I am so sorry for your loss. You are surrounded by love of your husband and those incredible children of yours. You are in my thoughts and prayers always.

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    Clyde Ridgell
    27 Feb 2020
    9:17pm

    So sorry for your loss. All we can leave behind is memories. Keep them close to your heart and always remember. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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    Peggy H Turner
    28 Feb 2020
    4:36pm

    Alicia and Alex,
    I am so very sorry to hear of Dianne’s passing. We worked together at Calvert Commercial Real Estate for some time. She never failed to surprise me with the stories of her life! At that time Derek was her only grandchild, and her heart absolutely beat for him! We spent the day of 9/11 working together in the office. Both her brother and Alex were in NYC at the time. And I remember her working her phone like crazy trying to make contact with them, all the while staying very calm.
    May your memories be many and sweet!
    With love,
    Peggy Hance Turner

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    Ms Bea
    21 Mar 2020
    3:42pm

    May your fond memories always be in your hearts. I hope the future promise comfort you. John 5:25

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    Bertie
    27 Feb 2020
    8:18am

    Alicia and Family:
    I am so sorry for your loss. You are surrounded by love of your husband and those incredible children of yours. You are in my thoughts and prayers always.

    Bertie

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    Clyde Ridgell
    27 Feb 2020
    9:17pm

    So sorry for your loss. All we can leave behind is memories. Keep them close to your heart and always remember. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Clyde Ridgell and Family

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    Peggy H Turner
    28 Feb 2020
    4:36pm

    Alicia and Alex,
    I am so very sorry to hear of Dianne’s passing. We worked together at Calvert Commercial Real Estate for some time. She never failed to surprise me with the stories of her life! At that time Derek was her only grandchild, and her heart absolutely beat for him! We spent the day of 9/11 working together in the office. Both her brother and Alex were in NYC at the time. And I remember her working her phone like crazy trying to make contact with them, all the while staying very calm.
    May your memories be many and sweet!
    With love,
    Peggy Hance Turner

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    Ms Bea
    21 Mar 2020
    3:42pm

    May your fond memories always be in your hearts. I hope the future promise comfort you. John 5:25

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