Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on Sunday, April 26, 2009, age 77 years, of Avondale. Left with fond and loving memories are his twelve children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as many other family and friends. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Funeral Home, Holyrood, on Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass in Assumption Church, Avondale, on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. Interment in the Avondale Cemetery on Friday, May 1, 2009. “Dad, I’ll never let go of your hand.” - Carol. Donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca.