Mark A. Ricks

Mark Ricks, 57, of Coventry, died unexpectedly on Sunday. He was the husband of Laurie (Gardiner) Ricks of Wakefield. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Leona Ricks of Providence, and the late Milton Ricks. Mr. Ricks was employed for the Siemens Company in Warwick. He enjoyed computers and the New England Patriots. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by three children, Christopher Ricks of Denver, Colorado, Matthew Ricks and Chelsea Ricks, both of Wakefield; three sisters, Charlene Walmsley of Wakefield, Dale Ricks and Dorrain Palmer, both of Providence; and a brother David Ricks. Funeral services will be private.