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Hickey, Evelyn Frances Roberta - 87, passed away February 21st, 2022 in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst. Born in Alma, NB, she was a daughter of the late James and Julia Duncan. Evelyn spent her life in service to her savior Jesus Christ, her family, and her community. She was a life member of Oxford Church of the Nazarene and received a Distinguished Service Award for her commitment and dedication to the missions outreach of the church. She was also very involved in Sunday School, children's ministries and Big Lake Camp. Evelyn loved to volunteer her time and effort to improve her community. She served for many years as a Board Member of the Oxford and Area Food Bank, taught Adult Learning Classes and tutored students at OREC who needed help with reading skills. She loved to participate in the Cumberland County Exhibition and exhibited her sewing, gardening, baking and cake decorating skills for many years - as well as acting as a judge on a few occasions. Throughout her life she worked as a teacher, retail sales clerk, baker and foster parent. For many years, she also owned and operated a christian bookstore, "Good Things Corner", from her home. Evelyn's door was always open to family and friends of all ages. She loved having company, especially on New Years Eve when she held an Open House for almost fifty consecutive years. She is survived by her daughter, Norma (Ken) Hickman and son, Carson, both of Oxford; grandchildren, Maureen "Mo", Kathryn "Kat" and Carson "CJ"; nieces and nephews and many friends. She was predeceased by her husband, William "Bill"; daughter, Maureen Joy; brothers, James and Eric Siddall; Guy Duncan; sisters, Vivian Wheaton; Thelma Siddall; Violet Adshade. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 24 in MacDiarmid's Funeral Home, 5075 Main Street, Oxford. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 25 at Oxford Church of the Nazarene. Current COVID restrictions, including proof of full vaccination, ID and masks are required to attend.