Passed peacefully away at the L. A. Miller Centre on April 11, 2017, age 78 yrs of Cape Broyle (formerly of Chamberlains, CBS). Predeceased by his parents Emma and Richard; baby sister Bernice. Leaving to mourn his loving partner Ann Ryan; his daughters Hope (Ralph), Valerie (Chris); grandsons Dwayne (Mandy) and Brad (Jess); great-granddaughters Jamie, Sarah, Ann's five daughters and one son; his brothers Alvin (Daphne), Wayne (Judy), Paul (Cathy) and Nick (Marilyn); special friends Chris Sullivan, Ron Stone and Ed Hart. Also nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. At Nelson's request, cremation has taken place. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 12-4 pm follow by Inurnment in the Anglican Cemetery, Topsail. To sign the guest book or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca.