Mary Minerva Nickerson 1935 – 2021
Mary passed away peacefully in St. Vincent’s Nursing Home on July 3, 2021.
Mary was born in Riverfield, Que., on July 18, 1935. She met her husband Robie while attending MacDonald College in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Que., and they were married in Howick, Que., on August 16, 1958.
Mary taught school in Clementsvale for a short time before leaving to raise her family. She was a member of Caledonia United Church and a UCW and WINS member for many years. She enjoyed all crafts especially quilting. Mary excelled in sports while attending school and college; particularly hockey and basketball and later played softball for the Sure Shots in Noel, Hants Co.
She is survived by her husband, Robie of 63 years; daughter, Heather (Jim Pelham); grandchildren, Nick Ross (Dana), Chris Ross, Kelsey Ross, Josh Pelham (Emily), Jenna Todd (Andrew), Jake Pelham (Emily), Jordan Pelham (Erin); step grandson, Jason Ross (Nicole) and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Elizabeth Ariano in London, Ont.; Marion Smith, Bedford; as well as many other extended family members.
Mary was predeceased by daughter, Shelley (Ross) Murray; sister, Janet Elliot; and brother, James McKell.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at Middlefield-Pleasantfield Community Cemetery on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.. Memorial donations can be made to Caledonia United Church.
Our family would like to thank Closing the Gap Homecare and St. Vincent’s Nursing Home for their care and support the last few years.
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Steven and Brenda
Robie and family
Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joyce Hawkes
Mary was a friend I met at Our Quilt Group. She was always smiling, cheerful and friendly. My condolences to Robie and all her family.
Thinking of you all. Treasure the Memories, God Bless.
Tim McDonald
For many years, Mary was a regular customer at the photography shop, where i worked in Liverpool. She became one of our favorite customers. She was always pleasant, friendly and chatty. She loved to talk about her family and her husband, Robie and his family’s history in Middlefield. (She’d occasionally bring a few old pictures of the family and of the area for us to enjoy) I remember how she loved putting her home made baked goods and her craft items into the Queens County Fair for judging and she won many awards for her talents. She was a great lady with such a kind heart. My condolences to all of Mary’s family.
Elizabeth Ariano
Very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother, Grandmother and My Sister Mary., she will be missed by many people. Much Love Elizabeth
Robert & Sandra Carver
Dear Robie,
So sorry for your loss and wish we had known about the service in Middlefield. Just read the obituary today.
Looking around my house I see some of Mary’s handiwork. She made many lovely crafts some of which I still have.
Thinking of you and holding you close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Cindy Ross
Mary was a beautiful lady so full of life and fun, remeber her fondly from Sunday school 20 years ago
Thoughts are with you all