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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Nancy Murray
Glenn Corbett
I will always have great memories of playing hockey with Jimmy and also of our time together at CBU. We lost a good one much too soon.
My sincere condolences to Nicole, Emma, and Bethany as well as Jack, Betty and his siblings.
Donna (Mortimer) Keough and Terry Keough
Jack, Betty and all my cousins on the loss of Jimmy. Our condolences to everyone during this difficult time.
Rhonda MacDonnell Barrett
I'm so sorry for your loss....Jimmy was an amazing person.....Me & my Sister took him square dancing in Mabou years ago we had so much fun...We worked at Woolco together ❤️....God Bless Him & His Family ❤️.....
Cathy Devlin
My sincerest condolences to the Hickey family. I worked with LCol Hickey for a short time, but learned very quickly about his ability to form quick friendships and that he was was great a Logistician.
Michael Richards
So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing, A truly kind and genuine person gone too soon.
Todd Mattie
Our Deepest condolences to the Hickey family and his wife and children. Very sorry to hear this news. May the memories of all that he accomplished in his short lifetime help you through this painful time.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wanda Grant
I’m so sorry to hear about Jimmy. My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family. Praying for you all.
Annie Beaton
My sincere condolences to the Hickey family and to Jimmy's wife Nicole and his daughters on your immeasurable loss. So shocked and saddened to hear of his untimely passing. He as a standup guy and a friend to many. He will be remembered so fondly by all those who had the pleasure and privilege of his acquaintance.
Wayne Green
Condolences to the Hickey Family. Having known James since very early in his military career and frequently crossing paths this is a devastating lost to his family. James truly was a family guy and family was often the centre of our conversations. A husband, father, son and sibling gone too early.
My deepest condolences to all of you. So many fond memories of Jimmy growing up in the neighbourhood. He had the most genuine smile and infectious laugh. Sending thoughts and prayers your way.