Mr. Austin P. Nickerson of Peabody died Monday, February 14, 2005 at the Radius Healthcare Center in Danvers after a long illness.
Mr. Nickerson was born June 25, 1920 in Nova Scotia, CN, son of the late Earl and Adella (Amiro) Nickerson.
Mr. Nickerson came to the United States in 1940.He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII.He was a Lobster Fisherman for many years until retiring in January 2002.Mr. Nickerson was an avid golfer and a former Mason.Austin and his wife, Beryl, shared 61 years of marriage.They resided in Peabody since 1977.
Husband of Beryl R. Nickerson.Father of Janine B. Anderson of Medford, Leslie J. Nickerson of Haverhill, Gary E. Nickerson of Saugus, Donna J. Nickerson of Forestdale and Karl A. Nickerson of East Hartford, CT.Brother of Lillian Buckley of Southwick and the late Joseph and Charles Nickerson.Step brother of Wilbert "Sonny" Nickerson of Weymouth and Rosemary Robinson of Wakefield. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE, Thursday February 17 at10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM.
Gifts in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.
Interment will be in Bourne National Cemetery, Bourne, MA
Arrangements by Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St. Melrose, MA