Passed suddenly away at his home in Chamberlains on Friday, August 29, 2014, age 74 yrs. Predeceased by his brothers Maynard and Larry. Leaving to mourn his wife Rosalie, children Winston (Effie), Cindy (Ren), Stephanie and Sean (Tammy), 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, brothers Wayne (Irene), Roger (Sandy), Fletcher (Yvonne), sisters-in-law Patricia, Elizabeth, Carol Ann Gleeson (Gary) and Gloria Keough, brothers-in-law Gordon Long (Ida), Paul Long (Eileen). Also a large circle of other family and friends. At his request, cremation has taken place. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Thursday and Friday from 2 pm - 9 pm. Funeral Mass to take place on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 10 am from St. Thomas of Villanova Church, Manuel's. Inurnment in the R.C. Cemetery, Topsail. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca