NICKERSON, VALERIE ESTHER
Valerie Esther Nickerson of Saint John passed away at Bobby’s Hospice, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 8th, 2015. Born on Cape Sable Island, NS in October of 1930, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Ellen Nickerson.
Valerie worked for Zellers for over 30 years in various departments, following her retirement she worked at the “Your Candle Shop” with her friend Kay. She was active with the Ladies Auxiliary and volunteered at the Saint John Regional Hospital and was a founding member of the Bethany Pentecostal Church now Northside Assembly. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and yardsaling.
Valerie is survived by her special niece who was much like her daughter Coral Brannen; daughter-in-law Hilda Nickerson; seven grandchildren Cyndi, Tim, Stephen, Heidi, Anjali, Lewanna and Christina; nine great-grandchildren TJ, Sarah, Kathryn, Alex, Madison, Michelle, Rylee, Aidan and Milo; several nieces, nephews, friends and feline friend Nemo.
Besides her parents, Valerie was predeceased by her husband Emery Nickerson her two beloved sons Bill Nickerson and Ken Nickerson (Bonnie) and son-in-law Bob Brannnen; brothers Blanford, Trueman, Wellington, Folton and Seward; sisters Leora, Vera and Netta.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424) with visitation on Tuesday, February 10th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held from the Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, February 11th at 10 :00 a.m. Interment to follow at Fernhill Cemetery.
Donations in Valerie’s memory can be made to Bobby’s Hospice.
To send a message of condolence please visit www.fundyfuneralhome.com