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Freeland “Owen” Nickerson

Birth	:	1921 Clam Point, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	16 Dec 2008 Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Chebogue Cemetery, Rockville, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.7770400, -66.0976100
Description	:	87, Yarmouth, passed away at home on December 16, 2008. Born in Clam Point, Shelburne Co., he was a son of the late Freeland and Matilda (Perry) Nickerson. Owen was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in the Canadian army. He also served with the 14th Field Regiment, and the RCA Militia and Civil Defense. He was a John Street Merchant for 37 years, having worked for J. Ross Pitman in the early 1950s, until he purchased the business, when it became Nickerson's Market, until the early 1970s. Owen also worked for Terris Meats, Dayton Fruit... Read More	87, Yarmouth, passed away at home on December 16, 2008. Born in Clam Point, Shelburne Co., he was a son of the late Freeland and Matilda (Perry) Nickerson. Owen was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in the Canadian army. He also served with the 14th Field Regiment, and the RCA Militia and Civil Defense. He was a John Street Merchant for 37 years, having worked for J. Ross Pitman in the early 1950s, until he purchased the business, when it became Nickerson's Market, until the early 1970s. Owen also worked for Terris Meats, Dayton Fruit and Vegetable Stand, Pleasant Supplies, Blue Atlantic Fish Market, and Purity Lunch, John Street. He was active in Zion United Baptist Church, serving as past Deacon. He was also a member of the church choir and the flower committee. He was a veteran of the Yarmouth Fire Department, St. George Company. He was active in sports, baseball, hockey, bowling, fishing, and hunting. He was always willing to help others in supplying meals for searchers in the woods. Owen was an avid card player. He loved playing cribbage with his granddaughters Lisa and Rhonda. Owen had a good sense of humour and was loved by all. Surviving are his daughter, Louise (Charlie) Trask, Truro; sons, Loran (Loretta), Crowes Mill, Truro; Lee (Kim), Halifax; brothers, Raymond, New Brunswick; Ellie (Gladys), Sandford, Yarmouth Co.; sisters, Alice, Yarmouth; Bette, British Columbia; Edna (Herman), New Minas; nine grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Louise (Perry); son, Lyle; brothers, Elmer "Barney", Blanchard, Harvey, and David; sisters, Reta and Sarah. Remains rested in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, where visiting hours took place on Friday. A Royal Canadian Legion Service, branch No. 61, Yarmouth, has been held. Funeral service will take place today in Zion United Baptist Church at 2 p.m., Rev. Brian Wallace officiating. Interment will follow in Chebogue Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Zion United Baptist Church, Tri-County VON, or to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: [email protected] or you may sign the guest book at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

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Where is Freeland “Owen” Nickerson's memorial?
Freeland “Owen” Nickerson's memorial is located at: Chebogue Cemetery, Rockville, Yarmouth County, Canada.
When did Freeland “Owen” Nickerson death?
Freeland “Owen” Nickerson death on 16 Dec 2008 in Nova Scotia, Canada
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Latitude: 43.7770400
Longitude: -66.0976100

Family Members:

Parent

Freeland Nickerson

(1880 - 1931)

Matilda R. Perry Nickerson

(1888 - 1956)

Siblings

David Clinton Nickerson

(1910 - 2007)

Blanchard Fletcher Nickerson

(1912 - 1936)

Sarah Jane Nickerson Scoville

(1915 - 2002)

Ellsworth Washburn Nickerson

(1923 - 2014)

Elmer Clifton “Barney” Nickerson

(1907 - 1996)

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