In memory of

Maureen Hickey

July 19, 1944 -  October 18, 2025

Hickey, M. Maureen, 81, died at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga on October 18, 2025. Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia on July 19, 1944, she was the first child of the late Arthur and Margaret (Legacy) Hickey.

Maureen had two passions in life: music and her faith. She earned a masters degree in music and was an accomplished pianist who won several competitions. She shared her love of music by teaching music in several Mississauga elementary and junior high schools. She was also the organist and choir director at a few parishes in Mississauga.

Maureen was a Sister of Charity of Halifax for over a decade. Despite suffering with MS for almost 30 years, her faith never waivered and her favourite and frequent expression was, “I am so blessed.”

She is survived by her sister Anne Dubé (Gilles), sister-in-law Sandra Hickey, niece Joanna Dunn, nephews Jason Dubé and Mike Hickey (Bobbie), Steve’s partner Maygen Herman Hickey, and several great-nephews and nieces: Michael, David, Devanee, Evalynn, and Jasper. Also left to mourn is her dearest friend Linda Terrence-Cooke (Michael). Linda, a retired nurse, and Michael welcomed Maureen into their home for 9 years where Linda took exceptionally good care of Maureen as her MS worsened and she battled cancer. Maureen’s loved ones will be forever grateful to Linda for her unmatched caring, generosity, and support!

Besides her parents, Maureen was predeceased by brothers Frank and Paul, and nephew Steve.

Cremation has already taken place. Visitation will take place from 2-5 pm on Tuesday, November 11 at Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 1535 South Gateway Rd, Mississauga. A funeral mass will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, November 12 at Sts. Martha and Mary Parish, 1870 Burnhamthorpe Rd East, Mississauga.
The mass will be live streamed (but not recorded) at cdn.boltwave.com/stsmam/stsmam__mississauga_on_ca__cdn_stream.html. Reception to follow.

Visitation will also occur in Halifax from 3-6 pm on Friday, November 14 at
JA Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive.
Internment will take place Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 33 Old Sackville Rd, Lower Sackville.

Donations can be made to MS Canada, Canadian Cancer Society, or the charity of your choice.

Guestbook 

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Cindy Culmone (Hairstylist/friend)

Entered October 31, 2025 from Mississauga

I was blessed to know this beautiful soul for the past few years when Linda & Maureen would come to see me for some “beautification”…always bringing such a special joy to our space…I’ll miss the serenading when they would both burst into song when the time was right…definitely a life well lived! Rest In Paradise, Maureen!

Barbara Matyszczuk (Friend from Sts Martha & Mary Church, Mississauga ON)

Entered November 2, 2025 from MISSISSAUGA

My relationship with the lovely Maureen Hickey began (unbeknownst to her!) when my husband Henry and I registered at Sts. Martha & Mary Church in Mississauga where she was organist. We always looked forward to masses where she led musical liturgy, were inspired by her prayerful hymn selections, and saddened when she was unable to attend and subsequently retired due to her declining health.

In late 2023 I was invited to join the Home Ministry and would visit Maureen
weekly with Mrs. Kathy Gallant at the home of Linda and Michael Cooke; for me it was a gift and a blessing. She would receive Our Lord with such joy and thanksgiving that she inspired me to grow in my own faith, providing me with a genuine witness of the love of God and Jesus Christ; as her dear friend and caregiver, Linda gave her unceasing love and selfless service as God asks us to do.

Our visits would also include chats about parish life past and present, Maureen's memories of her teaching career and time as organist at numerous churches, and treasured (and often humorous!) reminiscences with Linda about their many pilgrimages and road trips together. She would share news concerning her health, crosses which she bore with such courage and grace for so many years. There
was also laughter and often a hymn or two...or three. I cherish those moments we all shared and am blessed to have come to know Maureen through this ministry.

I firmly believe that our dear sister Maureen has joined the choirs of angels and is now singing God's praises as she did for so many years as a music teacher and as a church organist and as a Catholic woman of deep faith.

May she rest in peace and may God comfort her family and friends, colleagues and fellow parishioners as only He can.

Alina Slawek (fellow itinerant Music teacher - MSSB/TCDSB)

Entered November 2, 2025 from Brantford

When I was hired by the Metropolitan Separate School Board (Toronto Catholic District School Board) in 1984, Maureen was already an established Vocal Music Itinerant teacher within the elementary panel. Although our paths crossed only once or twice a year (I was teaching Instrumental programs in our schools), I became acutely aware of Maureen's skills and dedication to her craft and her students. Her love for her profession knew no bounds, as she demonstrated it through the deep passion she had for her faith. I was eventually pleased to hear that she enjoyed a relationship with my sister, Barbara, who would visit Maureen as a member of St. Martha and Mary Parish's Home Ministry. May God's blessings be upon Maureen as she continues her Music Ministry in heaven! Alina Slawek

Valerie and Terry Murphy (Cousin)

Entered November 5, 2025 from Mississauga ON

Finally, Maureen, you are out of pain and whole again. Heaven needs your joy and fun personality. Just do your thing!

Jeannot Lamarre (Family Friend)

Entered November 12, 2025 from MISSISSAUGA

I've know Maureen all my life. We were part of the St. Domenic's Church on Cawthra and Maureen was a great friend of my grandmother's. Maureen was part of the family and always at family functions and celebrations. The music of the world is definitely a little more dull with her passing.
Safe flight.
Soft Landing.
See you on the other side!

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