Passed peacefully away at his residence in Foxtrap on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, age 69 years. Predeceased by his first wife, Ivy, parents William and Lillian Petten, sisters: Annabel and Audrey. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife and best friend Myrtle, step-children: Bev (Gary), Jim, Barry (Rhonda), Angela (Dave), eleven step-grandchildren, four great-step-grandchildren, sisters: Emmaleah and Emma, special nieces, nephews and spouses. Also a large circle of family and friends. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in All Saints Anglican Church, Foxtrap on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to Literacy Foundation or to a charity of one's choice. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca.