Thomas Richard Hickey

He was born on May 26, 1944 in Wareham, the son of Gladys Beatrice (Brown) and George Henry Hickey. He grew up in Wareham and graduated from high school there in 1962.

On February 2, 1974, Thomas was united in marriage to Linda A. Atwood at the First Lutheran Church in West Barnstable.

He served on the Finance Committee for the Town of Sandwich and was Sandwich Boy Scout Troop Committee Chairman. He was an active Mason in the DeWitt Clinton Lodge in Sandwich, where he served as the Master of the Lodge, and was a Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 20th District, also past Thrice Potent Master of the Fall River Lodge of Perfection. He achieved being a 33rd Degree Mason, which he took great pride in.

Thomas enjoyed boating, cruising, gambling, and bowling with Linda. He was very fond of his cars and his pets. He especially loved the time spent with his wife, son, family and his grandchildren.

Preceding Thomas in death were his parents and siblings.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 42 years Linda, his son Brett and his wife Nicole, and their children Alyssa, Brett Jr., and Jesse. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Gail Feidt and Ruth Hickey, and Alyne. Nephews Bill Feidt and Jon Feidt.

Visitation with the family will be held Thursday, January 14, from 4:00PM to 8:00 PM, with Masonic Rites at 7:00 PM, at the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 154 Rte. 6A, Sandwich, MA 02563.

Memorials may be made in Thomas’ name to either the Masonic Angel Fund, c/o the DeWitt Masonic Lodge in Sandwich, or to the, Shriner’s Hospital, Burn Unit, in Boston, donate at shrinershospitalsforchildren.org

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