Bruce Hicks was born in Moncton on July 19, 1958; he was the son of Shirley (Cole) Hicks of Sussex and the late Roland Hicks who passed away in 2003. Bruce is survived by his sister, Brenda Knight of Sackville; his nephews: Trevor and Ian Humphreys; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is predeceased by his infant sister, Lori-Ann who passed away in 1973.