Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex on Monday, October 1, 2012, of Topsail, age 77 years. Predeceased by his wife Myrtle 2012 and granddaughter Alex 2002. Leaving to mourn sons Don (Bev), Bern (Louise) and John (Carla), grandchildren Jamie, Brad (Jessica), Krista (Brad), Riley, Morgan and Heidi, great-grandson Jack, sister Phyllis Reid, and his K Nine companion Dozer. Also nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Tuesday from 7 - 9, Wednesday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm. Funeral Mass to take place on Thursday, October 4, 2012 in St. Thomas Villanova Church, Manuels at 2 p.m. Interment in the R.C. Cemetery, Topsail. Flowers gratefully accepted, or donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca.