Sandra Marie (née McDonald) Hickey

Sandra Marie Hickey (née McDonald), passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Sunday, April 26, 2026 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was predeceased by her parents; Henry and Theresa (née Corcoran) McDonald, parents‑in‑law; Patrick and Marie (née Hanlon) Hickey, brothers‑in‑law; Eugene and Harold Hickey and her sister‑in‑law Regina Grace.

Sandra leaves to mourn her devoted husband of 46 years, Aloysius (Al) Hickey, her children, Melissa (Matthew Allain), Marie and Christopher (Kristi DesLauriers), her treasured granddaughters; Monique and Myra, who brought her immeasurable joy. Sandra shared a strong bond with her siblings: Elaine Careen (David), Harry, David (Steve King), Edna White (Eddy), Lucy Luffman (Randy) and Ann Marie Drohan (Todd). She will also be lovingly remembered by her sisters‑ and brothers‑in‑law: Paddy (Katie), Jenny (Brendan Grace), Tommy (Tush), Gary (Lori), Eric (Patti), Jackie Hanlon (Eric), Leo (Serena), Neil, Carol Hickey, Gerard Grace and Sue Brenner. Cherished friends Sandra Ward, Tush Hickey and Gail Lynch, as well as a circle of other relatives and friends.

Sandra was born on September 24, 1959 and spent most of her life in Mount Carmel, SMB., NL. In her early twenties, life took her to Ontario, where she started her married life and her family. Sandra held many jobs throughout her life, but the role she was most known for was owning and operating the Riverview Lounge (“the Club”). Through this venture, Sandra made countless friends and became a true fixture in the community. The next venture took them to Fort McMurray which gave them the opportunity to travel around Alberta and British Columbia.  Upon retiring and returning to Newfoundland, Sandra discovered a love of sewing. She took great joy in making quilts for her family and cherished spontaneous fabric‑shopping trips with her sewing friends, filled with laughter and friendship.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Jackie O’ Reilly and Joanne Norman from Public Health, Todd Squires and staff of St. Mary’s Pharmacy and the doctors and nurses at the Health Sciences Centre 4NB—especially Bailey and Jessica for their compassion and care toward Sandra and her family.

At Sandra’s request, cremation has taken place. Resting at Dunphy’s Funeral Home, Holyrood. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with family inviting all present to share stories and celebrate Sandra’s life from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

A graveside service and inurnment will take place at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Mount Carmel, SMB. on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00 am followed immediately with a Celebration of Life at the Mount Carmel Community Hall.

If friends so desire, donations in Sandra’s memory may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery Committee. Donations can be sent to Lucy Luffman at: rlluffman@gmail.com

“Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not.”