NICKERSON, Bradley Wilson Age 70
of New Harbour, Guysborough County, passed away unexpectedly in New
Harbour, on September 13, 2023. Born in Guysborough, he was a son of
the late Wilson and Norma (Gillie) Nickerson. Family was the most
important thing in Bradley’s life. He was a faithful member
of the New Harbour United Baptist Church, he loved his community and
was always first to volunteer. He enjoyed visiting people in the local
area with many long chats. Bradley retired in December 2021 after 37
years from his mink farm, which he built with his family. He was a
past board member of BDC in Guysborough and volunteered with Camp
Holmestead. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and traveling the world
talking to people and making friends with everyone he met. Because of
Bradley’s passion for doing for others and foster parenting,
love and safety for many children were provided. Bradley is survived
by his loving wife of 45 years, Glenda (Van Ee); sons, Colin (Sheila),
New Harbour; Ian (Paula Canning), New Harbour; daughters, Wanda
(Brendon Ellsworth), Charlottetown, PEI; Melissa Barnett, Guysborough;
grandchildren, Isaac, Sadie, Lux, Julie, Leaha, Joshua; sisters, Nina
(John) Long, Miramichi, NB; Diane (Kelvin) Bhola, Dartmouth; Sharon
(Ronald) Ringer, Dartmouth; many nephews and nieces and
their families. Family grew to include son John Lyons, South
Side Harbour. Visitation will be held Sunday from 12:30 until 2:30
p.m. with funeral service at 3 p.m. in New Harbour United Baptist
Church with Rev. David Wheeler officiating. Burial to follow
in Riverside Cemetery, New Harbour. Reception to follow in the New
Harbour Community Center. Memorial donations may be made to the
Cemetery Improvement Association of New Harbour or Guysborough
Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are under the dignified and
compassionate care of G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, 17545 Highway 316,
Country Harbour.
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