Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Thursday, October 1, 2015, age 58 years. Predeceased by his father William (Bill), and his special Aunt Loretta Hackett. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 39 years, Printzlyne (nee Parsons); children: Charlene (Brad Mercer), Michael (Dawn), Kerry (Justin Carter), Krista (Matthew Haines); five grandsons: Caleb, Dylan, Nicholas, Jaxson and Jacob; his mother Doris (nee Osbourne); his six sisters and four brothers; also a large circle of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A special thank you to the staff of 4 East St. Clare's Mercy Hospital for the care they provided in his final days. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral service to take place on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 11 am from the James J. Hickey Memorial Chapel, Kelligrews. Cremation to follow. Interment at a later date. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Foundation. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca.