Thursday April 18th, 1946 to Thursday June 11th, 2020
Nelson Joseph Nickerson departed this Earth on Thursday June 11th, 2020 at 12:10 pm in his 74th year, with family by his side. Nelson was born in Doucetteville Nova Scotia and moved to Oshawa, Ontario in his early years. He has since spent his retirement years in Madoc Ontario. He was a loving husband to his wife Holly Nickerson nee Brown for 49 Years.
Nelson was a dear and loving father to Edward Nickerson (Barb), Tina McAran nee Nickerson (Mike), Brandon Nickerson (Cassie), Allan Nickerson, Crystal Nickerson, and Nelson Nickerson Jr (Megan).
Loving grandfather of Victoria Nickerson, Samantha McAran, Elizabeth McAran, Christina McAran, Melissa McAran, Keira Nickerson, and Alice Nickerson.
Predeceased by his mother Melvina Nickerson of Doucetteville Nova Scotia, Loving brother of Helen Speight of Fredericton New Brunswick, Joyce Ferguson (Roger/Fergie) of Vancouver B.C. and Donna Nickerson Delegarde of Doucetteville Nova Scotia, Son in Law of Ruth Brown.
Nelson will be fondly remembered by extended family, friends, and co- workers.
Nelson was a dedicated worker for the Town of Whitby for 40 years. In addition to being a hard worker, loving husband, and grandfather, he enjoyed his time on a bowling league for many years while in Oshawa.
In his retirement years he loved fishing, hunting, and caring for the vegetable and flower gardens while spending time with his beloved wife and dogs.
Remembered by all, never forgotten, till we meet again R.I.P. Nelson.
The family would like to thank staff members of Peterborough Health Center, Heart of Hasting Hospice Madoc Ont. and Dr Janet Webb Madoc Ont. for the excellent care provided to Nelson prior to his passing.