Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on September 13, 2011, age 71 years, of Seal Cove, C.B.S. Predeceased by mother Gladys, father William and son Billy. Leaving to mourn wife Irene; sons Merrill (Minnie), Raymond (Jane); daughter-in-law Joanne; special grandchildren Justin and Sarah; special little girl Katie; brothers-in-law Ches (Melinda), Ern (Emily) and Dick; sisters-in-law Phyllis (Nick) and Ada Jane; special cousin Judy Brown (Gary); also other relatives and friends. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Friday 10-12 noon. Funeral Service in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Upper Gullies on Friday, September 16, 2011 at 2 p.m. Interment in the Anglican Cemetery, Upper Gullies. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Peter's Anglican Church Building Fund, Upper Gullies. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca.