May 23, 1946 - April 18, 2022

Passed away on April 18, 2022 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 75 years. Madonna graduated from the Nursing Assistant Program in Corner Brook in 1967 after which she started working at C.S.C.M.H. She retired in March 2012 after over 40 years serving the people of the Northern Peninsula and Southern Labrador. Madonna married the love of her life, Leo on April 22, 1971 and had together they raised two beautiful daughters whom she cherished.

She leaves to mourn, her Husband, Leo Ricks; Daughters, Tamara Reardon (Kirby), Susan Genge (Brandon); Grandchildren, Chris, Leah and Evan; Great-grandchildren, Carter and Amelia Rae; Brothers, Patrick Troy (Gertrude), Edward Troy, Wade Troy (Annie), Tony Troy (Gladys), Paul Troy (Betty); Sisters, Mary Boone (Malcolm), Shirley Parsons (Tommy), Frances Reardon (Martin), Agnes McCarthy (Jerome); Sister-in-law, Marie Troy; Very special friend, Dorothy Patey as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.

Madonna is predeceased by her parents, Leo Troy and Bridget Troy (nee Murrin) as well as Brother, Joseph Troy.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life for family and friends will take place on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 2:00 pm from the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in St. Anthony with Fr. George officiating. Inurnment to follow at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.