Samuel T. Hicks III of Walpole, NH, died Monday, October 25^th, 2021 at Dartmouth Hitchcock in Lebanon, NH. Sam was born in Keene, NH September 3^rd, 1940, the son of Samuel T. Jr and Frances Cutter. 

Sam attended schools in Walpole and was a graduate of Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, VT. He worked in the Walpole, NH area as an Insurance Agent for Prudential Insurance and later for McCrillis & Eldredge in Newport, NH. He was an avid golfer and a board member of Hooper Golf Course. He loved sports and frequently attended events to watch his children and grandchildren. 

Sam is survived by his children Kirsten Ubernberg of Germany, Kevin T. Hicks and partner Lynda Chandler of Langdon, NH, Darren E. Hicks and partner Jennifer Wheeler of Unadilla, NY,  Amy H. Royce and husband Ryan Royce of Westmoreland, his brothers Randy Hicks and Phil Hicks of Walpole, and Alan Hicks, grandchildren Chad, Kaitlyn and Christina Chandler, Murphy Hicks, Nicholas and Lucille Royce, great-granddaughter Paisley Morin, Niece Kelley Hicks, great niece Grace Conety, and companion Janice Bardis. Sam was predeceased by his parents, his wife Dianne O’Leary, sisters Sarah Hogan, Deborah Schofield, nephew Christopher Hicks, and great grandchildren Wyatt and Benson Morin. 

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, October 30^th, 2021 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Watkins Inn & Tavern at the Hooper Golf Course Walpole, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Town of Walpole, Walpole Recreation Department, P.O. Box 729, Walpole NH, attention Kraig Harlow. Arrangements are being made at the Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home.