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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Kathy MacKinnon
Tremaine England
My sincere condolences to all the families, Prayers and hugs to all.
Debbie MacEachern
My deepest condolences to the family, Jimmy was such a gentleman. My prayers to you all.
Roy and Carrie Sturmy
Deepest condolences to family and friends of Jimmy.
Bruce Mortimer
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of James. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. So young and made such a impact on so many lives. Rest in peace cousin.
Catherine Lukeman
My deepest sympathy to the Hickey family, may Jimmy, rest easy
Bob MacEachern
Very sorry to hear of Jimmy's untimely passing. He worked part time with us at the radio station during high school.
He was a great kid...always happy and super dependable.
I'll always remember him coming to work with his plastic Sobeys bag full of food. He had quite the appetite.
God bless all.
Jody Ross
Sincere condolences to the Hickey family.
As a new student to SAERC in Grade 7, I was introduced to Jimmy. He made me feel welcome with his warm smile. He was a true gentleman when ever we met. RIP Jimmy
Isabelle Hudson
So sad to hear of Jimmie's passing. I will always remember his smile his laugh, his caring personality. I had the pleasure of working on festival of the strait committee with him. Also spent time at the old rink when he was manager. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Nancy (Embree) Latimer
Sincere condolences to the family
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Jimmy’s untimely passing. So many great memories of growing up on Rose Street. My sincerest and deepest condolences to your entire family.