Passed peacefully into the presence of God on December 12, 2011, surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with Cancer. Leaving to mourn his wife Patricia (Pat); daughter Cindy and son George (Debbie); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; also his sisters: Rowana Nurse, Shirley Warren and brother John Tiller; also a large number of family and friends. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral to take place on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 11 a.m. in The Salvation Army Corp., Long Pond. Cremation to follow. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca