Obituary of Austin Elijah Nickerson

NICKERSON, Austin Elijah - 81, Rocky Bay Road, Arichat, died at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital , Yarmouth on July 2, 2007. Born on January 13, 1926 at Clark's Harbour, N.S. He was the son of the late Samuel and Edna (Swim) Nickerson. He served overseas in the Merchant Marine during World War 11. receiving the 1939-45 Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp and the War Medal for 1939-1945. After the war he and his father operated a lobster business in Clark's Harbour. For many years, he and his wife the late Irene (Edwards) Nickerson operated a successful Mink Ranch business in Cape Breton. He sold the business in 2004. He enjoyed skeet shooting, golfing, and duck hunting. He flew his own plane. He loved his pets "Nickie" the talking parrot, and Shylo his devoted dog. They were great company to him during the last five years. He enjoyed the company of other people, loved to talk and had a great sense of humor. He is survived by his daughter Trudy (Fred) Scott, Barrington N.S.; son Perry (Judy) Nickerson, Barrie Ontario; sister Edith (Charles) Mader, Yarmouth, N.S.; grand daughters, Gina Delazzari and Tammy Nickerson; step-sister Madeline Barron, California. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Irene (January 11, 2001) and baby daughter Bonnie Dale Nickerson, step-sister Winifred Atkinson. Visitation will be held in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat, on Thursday evening from 7-9pm.from where a Legion Tribute will be held at 7pm. A Memorial Service will be held at St John Anglican Church in Arichat on Friday afternoon at 2pm, with Rev. Susan Best officiating. Internment to follow in St John Anglican Church Cemetery, Arichat. Memorial donations can be made to St John Anglican Church Cemetery Fund, Arichat. All members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 150 in Arichat are asked to meet at the Funeral Home in Arichat at 6:45pm on Thursday to attend the Legion Tribute. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat. On line condolences can be sent to the family at www.chboudreau.com