Passed away after a lengthy illness at Health Sciences Complex on Friday, August 17, 2012 of CBS, age 53 yrs. Predeceased by his father John, father and mother-in-law Jim and Loretta Linthorne. Leaving to mourn his wife Karen, daughter Darlene Dawe, son-in-law Brian, two precious granddaughters who he adored, Ella and Alyssa, his mother Margaret, sister Linda Grenning (Sam), special K Nine friend Cody. Also nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Sunday and Monday from 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa Church, Mundy Pond. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation or Ronald McDonald House. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca.