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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Mark and Marilyn McCulloch
Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Loïc Bisson
I was very saddened to hear about James' passing. Working with him last year at NDQH, I knew him to be a friendly, professional and dedicated person. My sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Fedora Lombardo
My sincere condolences. Prayers and thoughts to his family and friends.
Carmen Dragomir
LCol Hickey was an outstanding colleagues and client, a real pleasure to collaborate and work with, such an inspirational professional figure. With genuine sadness passing the deepest condolences to the entire family.
Serge f. Viau and An-Chi Liu
Our sincere condolences to James's family, especially, his spouse Nicole and daughters Emma and Bethany. Out thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need.
Sherri Buckler
My deepest condolences to the entire Hickey family during this very difficult time. I knew James from early on in his military career when we went through training together, and crossed paths with him every so often since. He was such a kind hearted and happy individual, who was well liked by everyone who knew him.
Cousin Diane
Dear Jack and Betty and all the Hickey family, I am so sorry for your lose. You are in my prayers.
Tanya Boivin - 1st Aylmer Quebec Brownies
Nicole, Emma and dearest Bethany,
On behalf of myself and the 1st Aylmer Quebec Brownies, please accept our sincere sympathies and deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Bethany, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your loving father. Please know that he will be forever in your heart and he will always surround you with love. Sending big hugs to you, your big sister Emma and your mom Nicole
Lady Owl and the 1st Aylmer Quebec Brownies
Lloyd & Roberta Edmond of Port Hawkesbury
Sincere sympathy to Jimmy's parents, Jack & Betty, his wife, children & siblings. So sad.
James was a great colleague and will be greatly missed. I had a chance to know and work with him during my 1st year at DND.
My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.