James Patrick Joseph Hickey was born 19 July 1972 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. He grew up in Port Hawksbury, Nova Scotia. Upon high school graduation, he attended Cape Breton University graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1995. After several years working in the private sector, he enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces on 17 January 2002 as an army logistics officer. Following completion of basic and language training, he was posted for a short period of time to CFB Gagetown, New Brunswick, followed by a posting to 2 Service Battalion in Petawawa, Ontario where he deployed on Operation STRUCTURE, the armed forces response to the tsunamis that battered Southeast Asia in December of 2004. In 2006 he was posted to Ottawa where he filled several different military roles, deployed to Afghanistan, and deployed on his second humanitarian mission, this time to Haiti. While in Ottawa, he married his sweetheart of eight years, Nicole Julliette Viau. They would later become the proud parents of two lovely daughters, Emma, born in Ottawa and Bethany, born in New Brunswick. The next 13 years would see the family move three more times across the country finally landing back in Ottawa. James often spoke fondly of his wife and daughters and the joy and excitement they would bring into his life. He was a loving father, a patriotic officer, and a faithful friend who humbly served his family, his country, and many others abroad. James is survived by his wife Nicole, daughters Emma and Bethany, parents John and Betty, and six siblings, Elizabeth (Steve), Patricia (Jim), Susan (Mike), Kelly (Ted), John and Raymond (Ashley). Flowers may be sent to the Beechwood Cemetery at 280 Beechwood, Ave, Ottawa ON, K1L 8A6. In lieu of flowers, an education savings fund has been established for his daughters and the funds can be donated via etransfer to emmabethanyhickey@gmail.com. or deposited at any TD Canada Trust Bank to banking details: Transit 40891 Institution 004 Account 6289228.
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Allan MacDonald
Justin Stewart
Very saddened to hear about this. Jimmy was truly a great guy and although i hadn't seen him in a long time i have thought about him lots over the years. Hugs to his family
David Charron
What tragic and unexpected news especially after having seen Jimmy not too long ago. He will be sorely missed by all within the military community who knew him as a passionate logistician always cheerful and happy to chat equally about work and life! Way to soon as many have already mentioned. My most sincere condolences to the entire family.
Marie and Gerry MacDonald
We send our deepest sympathy to the Hickey family. The depth of your loss is felt by our family. R.I.P. Jimmy.
Jason Langley
My sincere condolences to you all on the passing of Jimmy. He will certainly be missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Condolences from the langley family.
Sandy and Viviane Wright
We were saddened to learn that Jimmy died. Condolences to his family and extended family
Steve MacIntyre
I’m so sorry to hear of this. Jimmy was far too young. My deepest condolences to his family.
DIANE MARIE LEWIS
Glenn and I were very sorry to hear of Jimmy's death. It's so unexpected and sad to hear of a sudden death for a man of his age. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Wayne Hughes
Deepest condolences from Wayne and John.
Daryl Belding
Condolences to James' family. I worked for James in Gagetown. He was a great and understanding boss. I will miss his birthday wishes.
Please accept our sincere condolences. It is hard to hear such sad news. He was a wonderful person. We will miss him. ?
Allan and Vera