Marie Jacqueline “Jackie” Nickerson
1945-2021
Marie Jacqueline “Jackie” (Doucet) Nickerson, age
75 of Blacks Harbour, NB passed away on May 14, 2021 peacefully with
the love of her family by her side at Bobby’s Hospice, Saint
John, NB, following a very brave and dignified battle with cancer.
Born May 24, 1945 in Hubbard’s Point, Nova Scotia, Jackie
was the daughter of the late J. Roger and A. Gertrude (LeBlanc)
Doucet.
She is survived by her loving children Betty Nickerson
(Mike), Blacks Harbour, NB and Bill Nickerson (Jeanette), Saint John,
NB; her grandchildren Ashley Ritchie (Josh) Blacks Harbour, NB; Jordan
Bent (Samantha) Petawawa, ON; Olivia Cormier (Matt) St. George, NB;
Katelin Legacy and Cassie Lingley as well as her great grandchildren,
who she adored, Jack Dutra, Sydney Dutra and Maverick Ritchie all of
Blacks Harbour, NB.
Also surviving are sisters Myra Ruggerillo, West Springfield,
MA; Yvonne Doucet, Yarmouth, NS; Bernadine (Clarence) Landers,
Yarmouth, NS, sister-in-law Rose Doucet, Pleasant Lake, NS, and her
lifelong friend, Gerry Rhyno, Saint John, NB. Jackie will be
fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and
friends.
Aside from her parents, she was predeceased by six brothers,
Pierre and Victor (both in infancy), Ulysses, Joshua, Abel and Leo and
a sister Celeste (also in infancy).
Jackie was a self-reliant and independent woman who strongly
believed that no matter what knocked you down in life, you got back up
and kept going; you never gave up. She was an encourager who did not
focus on the negative; she believed in being part of the solution not
the problem. She loved all animals and believed when she looked into
the eyes of an animal, she did not see just an animal she saw a living
being, a soul, a friend. In her younger years she was an avid bowler
and a lifelong, vocal, baseball and hockey fan. Staying true to her
Acadian roots, which she was very proud of, she mastered the skill of
making rappie pie early on in life and passed the skill and tradition
down.
Jackie was a member of the St. George Catholic Church who was
strong in her faith and regardless of what happened in her life her
faith never faltered.
Jackie worked at the Alwood Plant in Yarmouth, NS prior to
moving to Saint John, NB with her family in 1978. The remainder of
working career was with T.S. Simms in Saint John, NB. She
was a dedicated employee who was the epitome of an honest
day’s work. She forged many friendships during her time at
Simms and spoke of the people there often. Upon her retirement she
moved back to her home province of Nova Scotia, settling in Lower Eel
Brook; where many stray cats found their permanent and loving home. In
2015 Jackie moved back to New Brunswick to be closer to her children,
grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was able to spend valuable
time with her family until her final days. Jackie was a
loving and kind mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and
friend – she will be greatly missed.
A sincere thank you to Extra-Mural for your care and kindness
given to Jackie while she remained living at home. Her family also
wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at
Bobby’s Hospice for the wonderful care given and compassion
shown to Jackie during her time there; it will be remembered
always.
Arrangements in care of the St. George Funeral Home, 26
Portage Street, St. George, NB, where visitation will take place on
Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 3 – 5 p.m. A private family
graveside service, officiated by Parish Priest Father Rolando Suplido,
will be held at the St. George Catholic Cemetery following
visitation.
In Jackie’s memory, donations to Bobby’s
Hospice or your local SPCA would be greatly appreciated by the family.
At the family’s request, family flowers
only.
www.stgeorgefh.ca
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Death notice for the town of: St-George, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick