Passed suddenly away at St. Clare’s Hospital on Friday, January 20, 2012, of Chamberlains, age 79 years. Leaving to mourn his wife Louise, two sons: Bob (Rhonda) and Larry (Angela); four grandchildren: Sean, Ryan, Matthew and Zachary, sister June Benson (Leslie), brother David (Merida); also, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Sunday and Monday from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Funeral service in Topsail United Church, Topsail on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. No flowers by request. Donations in his memory may be made to Topsail United Church, or Crohn’s and Colitis 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.