Joyce (Nickerson) Watson
Born In: Pubnico, Yarmouth Co. , Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: April 21st, 1941
Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: January 15th, 2012
It is with great sorrow that we the family announce the death of Joyce Watson, Keltic Drive, at the An Cala Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, surrounded by her loving family.
Born April 21, 1941, in Pubnico, Yarmouth County, she was the daughter of the late Elmer ‘Barney’ and Ophilia Nickerson.
Joyce spent her early years in Pubnico, moved to Sydney in the early 60s where she met her husband, Albert. They were married in 1963 and raised their family. Joyce enjoyed her summer vacations going back to Pubnico visiting family.
She also enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, gardening and walking, spending time outdoors watching birds.
She always put her family first. She will be greatly missed.
Joyce is survived by her loving husband, Albert; four children, Heather (Bill) MacLeod, Nola (Shawn) Power, Brian (Liz Phillips), Adam (Denise Ferguson); grandchildren, Rodger MacLeod, Brennan Power, Travis Phillips, Ashley MacLeod, Brittany MacNeil,Paige Power; and her special little man, her great-grandson, Andre. She is also survived by her siblings, Joe (Cora), Ray (Elaine), Blanchard (Bev), William, Herbert (Debbie), Owen (Cora), Wayne (Maise), James (Helena), Rita (George), Margaret (Dale), Nancy (Charlie), Beverly (Rudy), Edith (Burke), Patricia (Doward); sister-in-law, Myrna, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and her dear friend and neighbour, Donna Cameron, who was with her every step of the way.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Fred and Clifton and sister-in-law, Eleanor.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 6-9 p.m. A memorial service will take place 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Reception to follow. Interment to take place at a later date in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to the Cape Breton Palliative Care.
Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
