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Late 1970s
1964 - January 23, 20251
Mark worked as Male Security at Rumours in the late 1980s. RegGiles mentions him in the Peanut Butter And Jam Sandwich story cycle, and ScottMacNeil in Reflections In A Mirror Ball.
He passed away suddenly at work on Friday, January 28, 2025.
A memorial service followed by a reception will be held at the Dartmouth Funeral Home at 29 Queen Street, Dartmouth on Saturday, February 8, from 11:00 a.m. with partner Rodney and family and friends. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Manna for Health 2420 Craig Ave, Halifax (manna@st.john united.ca.)
Mark Hicks, of Halifax, was 61 years of age when he passed away suddenly on January 23rd. at his workplace at Spring Garden Place.
Mark leaves behind his loving partner Rodney Sauveur of more than 15 years and is survived by his three siblings – brother Edgar Hicks, and sisters Denise (Bellefontaine) and Edith (Derouin), and many nephews Phil, Jeff, Colin, Paul and Les, and nieces Kelly, Melissa and Tara. Mark was predeceased by his mother Olive and father Edgar Hicks and brother John and sisters Sharon and Lynne (Dobie).
Mark grew up in Halifax West and went to school at Saint Andrews and Q.E.H. He served in the military reserve for three years (, 1979) and worked in administration at Spring Garden Place for more than 20 years. He also travelled in his early years and lived in western Canada for a short time. Mark and his partner Rodney enjoyed together the outdoors, photography, and Mark had an unwavering love for elephants. Mark was also a great cook and loved entertaining with his many friends and he was an unwavering supporter of the gay community in the Portia White Court area in downtown Halifax. Mark will be remembered for his overwhelming smile, his humorous and gentle personality and caring attitude towards his close friends and family.
Mark worked as security for Rumours and had past experience in the military. While at Rumours, he would, (along with Gloria) make sure that no trouble came to us and if the military MPP's showed up, they would delay them a bit and alert us to help the military queer folks leave quietly & quickly through the side door. This was during the purge years where being queer and in the military meant you can be purged out. Remember Halifax was/is a military town so there were a few military or sailors who would find their way to Rumours. Mark also was very protective of me in those early days and make sure that one of my early and drunken jealous boyfriend would not be creating any drama when I was just being a social butterfly, hopping from one table to another, making new friends. When Mark was working security, we knew that we were safe inside Rumours.2
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