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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Heather Marple
Always a smile and with a sparkle in his eyes is how I will remember Jimmy..sending my deepest condolences to all.
Karen Hood MacKinnon
Sincere condolences to all. May there be some comfort in knowing what a mark he made in this world and the difference he made to so many.
Mike Meagher
So sad to hear about Jimmy passing. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. I have so many great memories with Jimmy, he was truly one of the good guys, and always made those around him smile.
Patricia Spurr
A light extinguished too soon, James was a wonderful colleague at DND who was always helpful and supportive, and of whom I had great respect. My deepest condolences to his entire family at this time of immense loss.
Tony Harvey
Sending my condolences to all. Heart breaking news on Jimmys passing.
Joanne Larrett
Nicole, Emma, Bethany and all of James’ family, I am so sorry for your loss. I only knew James for a short time but long enough to know there was not a more dedicated officer in the CAF. James always worked hard, and some very long hours, to get the challenging tasks done and he was so happy at the end of the day to go home to be with his family. James was an awesome man and he will be missed.
Nicole Kawaja
My most sincere condolences to Jimmys family. He was a great guy and a good friend.
So very sorry to hear of his passing
Stacie Syllion
I had the pleasure of working with James in Gagetown. He always had a smile on his face and was willing to help anyone. My thoughts are with his family.
George Janes
So sad to receive this news. I met Jim in Borden and we served together in Petawawa. He was a great person and I truly enjoyed our conversations. My condolences to his wife, daughters and greater family. Gone but not forgotten.
George
My sincere condolences to his family and friends. I worked with him at CTC HQ (2018). I always enjoyed are chats . May he rest in peace .