Nickerson, Michael Ormand, 63, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away Saturday, January 29th, 2011, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Wolfville, he was a son of William and Roberta (Brown) Nickerson, of Liverpool.
Mike retired in 2000 after working for nearly 30 years at the Bowater Mersey Paper Company. He was well known for his love of sports, especially basketball. He enjoyed spending time at his hunting camp in Jones Harbour where he was an avid duck hunter. Mike loved spending time with his family and friends at the family cottage in Summerville, where he was affectionately known as the mayor of Summerville by his friends.
He is survived by his companion Ann Bellefontaine; daughter Kerri Nickerson (John MacNeil), of Halifax; son Stephen, of Summerville; granddaughter Olivia; brother Peter (Eileen), of Beaverbank; sister in law Crystal Smith, of Mersey Point; nephew David Nickerson (Robyn White), of Dartmouth; extended family Nicolle Bellefontaine (John Powers), and Michelle Bellefontaine both of Sackville.
He was predeceased by his wife, the former Patricia Lorraine Tonello.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 1st, 2011,at Chandlers Funeral Home,from 7-9 p.m.. A Celebration of Michael’s Life will be held Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., from the Liverpool United Baptist Church. Reverend Steven Hopper officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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brenda lawrence
sincere sympathy to mike’s family . such a shock to hear .he was so very helpful to his wonderful parent’s . thinking of you bertie and bristol bill . sincerely brenda lawrence .
Simone Snarby
Berti, Bill and family,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow. I know he will be missed!
Simone Snarby
Vivian and David Huskins
Sincere Sympathy to Mike’s Mom , Dad, Stephen , Kerri and family. We will be away and unable to attend the service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Vivian and David Huskins
Margo & Borden Hanley
Our sincere sympathy to Mike’s family. We are still so shocked and saddened by his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the good times and happy memories bring you strength during this sad time.
Donna and David Dicks
Sincere sympathy to Mike’s family. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth
Our sincerest condolences to the families. Always considered Mike a friend and I know he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these trying times.
John & Peggy Whynot
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad & difficult time.
MARILYN WHYNOT
TO MIKE’S FAMILY YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY !I I WAS SO SHOCKED TO HEAR THE NEWS !MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULY TIME!!!!
Jackie Huskins
Shocked to read of Mike’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this sad time.
sharon and ronald Verge
our sincere sympathy to Mike’s family,
our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
May you gain strength from your memories.
Tammy Chymist
It was such a shock to hear about Mike.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
There were lots of goods times and we will always have the memories. Hugs to you all.
Tammy Robbins Kiel Kelsey & Chris
Trudy & Gaetan Fournier
It is with great sadness that we send this message of condolescence to Mike’s parents, Kerri & Stephen. When we first came to Summerville, we were welcomed by Mike & Pat and quickly became very good friends & rented the “Sugar Shack” for many years. We had many,many good times throught both laughter and tears. We will miss Big Mike but we have many good memories and stories to share & remember. We are sure that Mike is up in rock & roll heaven playing his guitar and jiving with Pat. As we are in Mexico, we are unable to attend the services, but you are in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Sherilan anthony
I am sorry for your loss of Micheal. (Rickey smiths sister)
Kathy (Gardner) Hubley
So sorry to hear about Michael. My thoughts are with you all!!
Walter and Sherri Miller
To all the family,we were so sorry to hear of Mike’s sudden passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Viv Croft
To Birdie and Bill, Peter and Gladys and to Mike’s family
I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I’ll always remember going out to the cottage in the summer with Gladys and Peter when i was younger. Cherish the memories for they cannot be taken away
paul and cathleen seamone
to the family of mike we are saddened to hear of his passing.We weren’t closely associated with him, but he will be missed, the kind,friendly guy that i remember him to be. Many times i would go to watch the basketball games.He was one of the best, player and sportsman.
We convey to you our deep and sincere sympathies to comfort you.
Take care
Paul and Cathleen
Terry M. Smith
I am very sad to hear of Mike’s sudden passing, and offer my sincere condolences. Mike was a good life-long friend of my older brother, Rickey Smith; thus during my younger years, I too, from time to time, had the pleasure of having some fun and memberable experiences with Mike, particularly at the cottage in Sumerville. In fact, I last spoke with Mike during a week-end visit to Sumerville beach this past summer. It is said that the true measure of a person’s quality of life on earth is not by years, but by the impact a person has had on those that he has touched on his journey. I am pleased to say that Mike touched my life in a subtle and positive way during my younger years, and I am thankful for that fact. He will be greatly missed.
Ken&Marcia
Ann, you know how we are feeling at this time. I will call you when things calm down . Needless to say this is very hard to deal with on both ends of the country. We love all of you.Bertie and Bill are going to need you more than ever.
Our love
Marcia and Ken
Rick and Lorna Smith
What can I say,,, I have lost a wonderful, close friend who will be missed dearly. Our condolences go out to Mike’s Mom and Dad, his brother Peter, his children Kerri and Stephen and especially to Ann. Our thoughts are with you.
merna(Rideout)Olsson & David&Kim Rideout
David and I are very sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. we remember our school days and what a great and funny guy mike was. To Birdie,Bill and family ,also mike’s family and crystal. our prayers are with you all.
Gary and Donna Jollimore
We offer our sincere sympathy to Mike`s family. We are so saddened by his passing. May all the great memories bring you comfort during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marina Jesso [Macleod]
Roberta and Bill: So very sorry to hear about the passing of your son. My prayers are with you and your family.
lorne and barb redmond
we offer our most sincere sympathy to all the family at this time of great sorrow. mike will be missed by everyone and our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Allan & Beth LaRocque
Our heart felt sympathy to all the family in Mike’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
MArie and Larry Lamrock (The Old Cape Islander)
We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. May God’s great love surround you and comfort you at this sorrowful time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family,
Deb and Chuck Sponagle-Taylor
To all of Mikes family ,we are so heart broken at the news of Mike’s passing.
God give you strength at this sad time.
Mike was dearly Loved by all who knew him, No better person could you ask for. Please take some comfort in knowing we understand and share your pain and are thinking and praying for you .
God Bless you all.
Shirley & Paul Shot
Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a gentle giant with a huge smile. Your memories and love for each other will give you strength to get through this difficult time. God Bless.
Greg & Pam Crouse
So sorry for you loss. Mike was one on the good ones and I have wonderful memories of him playing basketball and floor hockey in the basement of the Baptist Church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Duncan and Goretti Mac Isaac
A true gentleman has left our presence here on earth to receive his just reward in heaven. Although big Mike is gone physically, his spirit will live on in the goodness he has instilled in his children and spread amongst us all. God bless you and may He take you closer to His heart to give you strength. Dunc, Goretti, and Neil Mac Isaac
Linda and Nora Roskell
Ann, I am still in a state of shock. I just can`t imagine what you are going through. Mike was such a nice man and you two were made for each other. You can take comfort that he was a happier man having known you. My thoughts also go out to his parents, children and other family members. He will be sadly missed by everyone. Weather permitting, I will be there on Wednesday.
Janet and George Fletcher
Nickerson Family: We were sorry to hear about Mike. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Olga & Tom
We are so very sorry. May love, prayers, friends & family help you all through this sad time.
Dave and Jewel Wilson
We were so saddened to hear of the loss of your father,son,companion,and grandfather.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.The comunity has lost a great mayor (Of Summerville) he will be missed by everyone.Sincerely,Jewel and Dave
Jordan, Bella, Teresa and Bernie Oickle
Our Deepest Sympathy to Michael’s family at this of sorrow.May loving memories of the one who meant so much to you bring peace and comfort to your hearts and ease your sorrows,too.For the memories that you cherish, thought they sometimes bring a tear, will help you to feel that your loved one’s love is always very near.May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Bonnie and David Flemming
Dear Bertie and Bill we are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything you need we are but a phone call away. Please know that we love you both and will do whatever it takes to help out.
Love Bonnie and David
Bonnie and David Flemming
Dear Anne and Family
David and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time and if there is anything we can do please don’t hesitate to call.
Take Care Bonnie and David
Lowell and Christine Baker
It was certainly a shock to hear of Michael’s passing. Our family has known him as a friendly and trusting neighbour for nearly 20 years. We will miss him. I hope that all of your best memories of Michael will help you through this difficult time.
Lisa and Jeff Zwicker
Kerri, John and Olivia,
We are so shocked and saddened to hear about your dad. Our thoughts are with you all through this very difficult time. If you need us for anything, anything at all please let us know. We will be thinking of you and your family. Your dad and mom are both looking down on you all now, watching over you. Be strong, Ker. Love you.xx
Lauren Tutty
Please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss. Mike was a wonderful man and well liked by all who knew him. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lauren, Joe & Seth
joyce & Byron
I was very shaken up when i read Michaels passind at a still young age i nthought the world of Michael and will never forget all the good times years ago of years ago. our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sowerfull time. love from Joyce and Byron
Brian and Bernice Braid
Anne and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Keep all those treasured memories with you. Wish we were there to hold your hand and just be with you. He surely will be missed by all
love Bernice and Brian
Joan Roy Tiffany
I went to school with Mike in Liverpool and have very good memories of those days. I loved his laugh and joy for life. Our prayers and toughts for peace for your family-he will be missed.
John and Karen Henley
Dear Ann and family
We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Paul and Shelley Connolly
Dear Ann and family:
Paul and I were shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Mike. Olivia will have many fond memories of her and grampie down by the river, learning to drive her bike and throwing a stick to Max.
Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Dot & Fred Lohnes
Deepest sympathies to Mikes Mom &Dad and all his family so very sorry for your loss.Sincerely Fred & Dot
Georgina & Lloyd Stone
Our heartfelt sympathy to Stephen, Kerry, Ann and the rest of his family. Summervile will never be the same without Mike and he will be sadly missed. We had many, many excellent parties and adventures with him over the years. We are in Florida and unfortunately will miss the service and the opportunity to offer our condolences in person.
Réjean and Louise Daigle
Ann and familly
We are sorry to hear about Mike.Our thoughts are with you.
We first met Mike when we went on vacations in Summerville.We enjoy his friendship and his joie de vivre, when we will go back East he will be greatly missing
Roger and Margaret Sarty
Dear Ann and family;
Roger and I are shocked and saddened by the news of Mike’s passing. We are in Victoria BC and are unable to be there, but offer our deepest sympathies to all. We enjoyed our times together and will remember them for a long time.
Sincerely,,
Margaret & Roger
joyce Parks
Dear Berti,Bill & Family so sorry to hear of your loss,My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
maxwell and deborah smith
ann and family
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow our prayers an thoughts are with you all
sharon gallant
Take care of yourself Ann.Keep the memories close to your heart,
and remember we all love you.
My sympathy to you and all the family.
Will call at a later date.
Sharon
Lindsay Labour
Berty & Bill & the rest of the family, i am so sorry to hear of your loss…. berty i remember you showing me just a few weeks ago micheals baby book, and the smile that came across your face as you told me storys… I am deepley sorry, my thought and prayers are with you at this time, god bless xo
Wendell Brown
All Mikes Fisherman friends from Jones Harbour regret to hear of his passing. He was a good friend to all of us and will sorely be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. A donation has been made in his honour to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of NS.
Heather Anthony
Bill and Bertie, My condolences to you on the loss of your son, my thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Sandy Tonello-Greenfield
It is with loving memories shared throughout the years of life
That you shall live on forever in the hearts and minds
Of all who knew you.
May your journey be swift
May you rest peacefullyin the arms of love.
Sis
Wiliam (Bill) Somers
Dear Bill & Berti & family and Ann & extended family.
I was so shocked and saddened to read of Michael’s passing. My very sincere condolences to you all. I share your loss and my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Michael was a wonderful person and I will greatly miss him.
Alex and Helen Herman (Ponhook/Florida)
To Bill and Bertie,
We are so sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. We wish we could be there to give you loving hugs and support you in any way we can. You know we are with you in spirit and know that your pain is our pain. Take care and may you take comfort and strength in the love your family and friends have for both of you. We love you.
Helen and Alex
Alex and Helen Herman (Ponhook/Florida)
Peter and family,
Our condolences on the passing of your brother/brother-in-law/uncle. Our thoughts are with you.
Alex and Helen Herman
Alex and Helen Herman (Ponhook/Florida)
Ann and children,
Our condolences on the passing of someone so dear to all of you. Our thoughts are with you.
Helen and Alex Herman
Marion Seamone
I am both shocked and saddened to hear about Mike my thoughts and sympathy are with all of the family at this most difficult time. I have many fond memories of the get togethers we had in Summerville at the cottage and on the beach and will cherish them; my deepest sympathies to all
Marion
Roger Croteau
Dear sis.I am so sorry to hear about Mikes passing’.My thoughts and prayers are with you.Wish I could be with you at this time.Love you….. Roger.
Mark & Rose Wright
So sorry to hear of Mike’s sudden passing. May all of your good memories eventually outweigh the sadness that’s now in your hearts. God bless!
Roger & Judy Jollimore
Judy and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. Mike and I, along with a number of others, were great friends throughout high school and I have wonderful memories of the time our group spent together – especially playing basketball anywhere we could find a hoop (including the basement hall in the Baptist Church where, because of the low ceiling, Mike developed his flat trajectory jump shot). Mike was a great friend – fun, loyal, and generous. Although our lives took different roads following high school, Mike remained as someone I liked and admired. To Mike’s family, our thoughts are with you. Mike will be missed by all of us.
Roger and Judy Jollimore
Philip& Rose Decker
To the family
philip & I were shocked to hear of Mike’s passing. Our sincere sympathy to the family at this difficult time.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Philip & Rose Decker
Sharon Low
Ann,
Sorry for you’r loss Mike was a friend to all who knew him, he will be sorely missed.
Friend & School mate
Sharon Low
Laurie-Anne & Jamie Brown
Our heart goes out to our dear friend Stephen and his entire family while dealing with this loss. You are all in our thoughts.
Terry Feoner
Please accept my deepest condolences. I was truely shocked by Mikes sudden passing . Having had the priveledge of knowning Mike for over forty years I can say that some of my most memorable memories come from the times we have spent together. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Jami and Paul Fay
We were saddened and shocked to learn of Mike’s passing. Our deepest and sincerest sympathy to you Ann, William and Roberta and to Mike’s immediate and extended family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Warren Power
Ann,I am saddened to hear of Mike’s passing … my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Warren power
Nicolle and Michelle,the loss of a family member is a time of great sorrow, As it will be hard to be at Mike’s sevice,may you know that your family here is thinking of you and your mom. May you gain strength knowing that thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Greg Conrad
I was saddened to hear the news of Mike’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at this difficult time.
Greg
Mike Roy
So very, very sorry to hear of my long time friends passing .He was truly a wonderful man. God bless , Mike
Horace and Marie MAcpherson
To all the family, Marie and I are so sorry for your loss .Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time . He will be missed on the avenue,Horace
Barbara & Lloyd Naugler
Dear berti and Bill & Family :: We were so saddened to hear the news of Michael,s passing ,we went through school & Sunday School together .Mike was always the same and a great person.He is with our Father now so be joyous for that. God Bless you both.
Elilzabeth and Dennis Doll and family
Please accept out condolences on the lose of your Father and Friend, Mike. Keep him close with all the memories you have.
Janice Mitchell
Thoughts and prayers go out to Mike’s family during this very sad and difficult time. May you find peace, comfort and strength in the loved ones who surround you.
Evelyn Fredericks
Stephen,so sorry to hear about your loss.Our thoughts are with you
and your family.Evelyn and Wayne Fredericks.
vinal &betty smith
I was just talking to mike recently about his goose hunting season and find it hard to believe he is gone. Mike had to be one of the friendilest people we know,he will be missed.May our prayers be with you.
Merv and Bernadette Hartlen
We are so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Are prayers and thoughts are with Mikes’s family, may the love of family and friends help you through this difficult time.
Mervin and Bernadette Hartlen
Donnie Scott
Mr. & Mrs. Nickerson, Ann and family;
I’m saddened to hear of your loss. In our last few visits to Liverpool and Summerville, we had the pleasure of experiencing Mike’s casual friendliness and welcome; Mike’s ensuring that we were well set up and comfortable in the Burrow’s cottage next door and a little something to warm our innards. Summerville will not be quite the same without Mike’s warm welcome and wave.
Mike left a lasting impression as the leader our LRHS basketball team, always putting out his best effort and usually leading the team in both scoring and defence. As an adult, his mellow nature was appreciated by all. Liverpool will miss him.
All the best to his loved ones he left behind. May your memories with him give you comfort and strength in the days and years ahead.
Donnie Scott, Victoria, BC
June, Alan and Lucas Davis
Dear Ann and Family
We were absolutely shocked to hear of your tragic loss. We saw Mike’s truck out on Sat. as we were driving out and thought it is a nice sunny day, you guys must be out checking out the cottage. We always thought summer was just around the corner if Mike’s truck was at the cottage getting ready for another summer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Val & John Kempton
Our sincere condolences to your family on the loss of Mike. It was a great shock to us and our prayers are with you.
Dannie and Lisa Seaman
Sorry to hear about Mike. Our thoughts are with you.
Leslie (Walker) Malcolm
My thoughts and condolences go out to Kerri, Steven and the rest of Mike’s family. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Joanne Arenburg
I am shocked with reading Mikes passing, I will miss meeting him every morning on my way into work at the Q-Deck.for the last 18 years. Always a smile and the warmest heart… You truley were needed somewhere else.To all the family my heart hurts with you.