NICKERSON, John Elton – 67, Villa St. Joseph-du-Lac, Dayton, Yarmouth Co., and formerly of Sand Beach, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2012 in the Villa. Born June 21, 1944 in Wedgeport, he was a son of the late Durwood and Marie (Cottreau) Nickerson. John worked as a cook at Wagner’s Restaurant, after which he worked in the landscaping business with George Cottreau. He is survived by brothers, Durwood (Angie) Nickerson, Kingston, Ont.; Owen (Cathy) Nickerson, Kelly’s Cove; Carl (Laura) Nickerson, Melbourne; sisters, Corinna (Ed) Muise, Melbourne; Darlene Nickerson, Cape Sable Island, as well as several nieces and nephews. Aside from his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Jules Nickerson; sisters, Patricia Nickerson and Venona Jacquard. Cremation has taken place under the direction of H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, 29 Albert St., Yarmouth. Visitation was held from 7-9 Sunday evening, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m., Monday, February 27, both at Huskilson’s Memorial Chapel, Yarmouth, Rev. Mr. Stephen Bourque officiated. Internment will take place at a later date. It was requested that there be family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Villa St. Joseph-du-Lac Foundation or to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation. You may leave messages of condolence or sign the on-line guestbook by visiting www.huskilson.net