Taunton – Theresa M. (Benoit) Hicks died September 11th, 2010 at Morton Hospital Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was 79 years of age. She was the wife of the late Robert Hicks. Mrs. Hicks was born in Taunton, Ma. Daughter of the late Arthur Benoit and Bertha (LeHoure) Benoit. Prior to moving to Taunton, she lived in Norton, Ma for 30 years. She was educated in Taunton schools. She worked at Brandies University as a kitchen worker for many years. She is survived by one son, Bruce Hicks of Norton and his wife Lynn, three sisters, Jeanne Benoit of Taunton, Roseanne Benoit of Taunton, and Janet Millite of Rochester, and one brother Eugene Benoit of Pawtucket, RI. She was predeceased by her sister Doris Smith and brother Gerald Benoit. She also leaves behind two grandchildren Westley Francis Hicks and Cole Robert Hicks, both of Norton, as well as many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hicks funeral services will be private at her request. Arrangements made by the Taunton Funeral Home 8 Crapo St. (off Tremont St.) 508-821-7771. Please visit our website www.tauntonfuneral.com to sign the guest book and to view the obituary.