John Albert “Bert” Hickey

We regret to advise of the death of John Albert “Bert” Hickey of Hampton NB on 3 June 2006 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.

John was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of both the Second World War and the Korean War. He served for 26 years including a posting with the 1^st Airborne Field Troop in Calgary AB. He also served a tour in UNEF in Egypt.

Bert was a heavy equipment operator at Exhibition Park and was Track and Grounds Supervisor. Bert was a Life Member of Hampton Branch 28, Royal Canadian Legion, where was Sergeant of Arms for many years. He was a member of Hampton Seniors Resource Centre.

Bert is resting at Reid's Funeral Home in Hampton. The Funeral will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Reid's Funeral Home with interment in Hampton Rural Cemetery. Memorials to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated. Visiting from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM Monday. A Legion tribute will be held Monday, 6:45 PM at the funeral home. Online donations and condolences may be made at www.reidsfh.com.