1935
2010
Mary June Doreen Nicholson, aged 74, died on a beautiful fall day, November 3, 2010, as she wanted, peacefully, with her children by her side.
Born on November 23, 1935 in Steep Creek, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, June was the daughter of the late John Bernard and Dora Mae (Parks) Meagher.
Predeceased by her husband Dr Donald Maxwell Nicholson, and her brothers Francis and Clinton.
She is survived by her children, Dr. Joanne Nicholson (Dr. Andrew Hamilton) Kingston, Ontario, Dr. John Nicholson (Jennifer) Halifax, and Dr. Donna Nicholson (Bruce Fanjoy) Ottawa. She was the proud grandmother to nine grandchildren; Kirsten, Megan, and Erin Hamilton, Rebecca, Rachel, Erica, and Julia Nicholson, and Adrienne and Ben Fanjoy. She is also survived by her sister Alta Flanagan, brother Harold, and many nieces and nephews.
June attended Saint Joseph's Convent School for Girls, Mabou and Mulgrave High School. She was a graduate of Saint Martha's Hospital School of Nursing, Antigonish and nursed in Antigonish, Boston, and Halifax. June was a volunteer in many local charities. She was a former Secretary of the Halifax Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses, a member of the Committee of Management for Victoria Hall for Senior Women, Halifax, and a member of the Friends of the Victorian Order of Nurses.
June was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was extremely proud of her family and never missed a chance to talk about them. June loved time with her friends and was an accomplished bridge player who played regularly over the last 50 years. She loved to tell a good story and chat with everyone she could, including the doctors and nurses of 5A right up until the time of her death.
June was a fighter and battled her cancer with incredible dignity and grace. She overcame numerous obstacles over the last two years and made the most of every day. She played her last round of golf with her son and granddaughter in September of this year.
Thank you to the doctors and nurses for their compassionate care over the last two years especially Dr. Amy Gillis and Dr. Joanna Zed of the Dalhousie Family Practice Group, Dr. Mark Dorreen, Lynn Shore, and the 11th floor nurses of the Oncology Unit, and the doctors and nurses of the Palliative Care Unit of the Victoria General Hospital. A special thank-you to Father Owen Connelly of Canadian-Martyrs'-Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish and to her many friends for their support.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Martyrs' – Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Halifax, or World Vision.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Cruikshanks Funeral Home, 2032 Robie Street, Halifax. Visitation will be held Friday, November 5, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 6th at Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, 1725 Oxford Street, Halifax at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow. Please visit www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com
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November 7, 2010
Sheilagh O'Driscoll and family
To Joanne and all the Nicholsons,
I think Your Mom was just plain wonderful, beautiful, and made me so welcome to share in your family's life.
I fondly remember the honey and peanut butter sandwiches she made us before we went on our field trips in the forest, and the amazing trips to your farm in PEI and the clear pride and love she showed in all that she did to make it special for all of us -family and friends alike.I can still hear her voice calling us. My heart goes out to you all-she was an amazing Mom.
November 6, 2010
MARILYN SMITH
Dr John Nicholson,Jennifer and family.
my deepest sympathy at this sad time in your life.
I met your mother at your birthday party and knew that she showed how proud she was of you and how interested she was to show off all the pictures that was posted of you from the time you were a little boy.
So glad i had the pleasure of meeting your lovely mother.
November 6, 2010
Dr John Nicholson and family,
Thinking of you at this time and offering our condolences.
Rod and Olive Henman and family, Eastern Passage
November 5, 2010
Dear Joanne and Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Ram always spoke of knowing your dear father during his years of studying at Dal, and the V.G., and as a young student nurse there, I remember him very well, too.
Ram would have wanted me to contact you, to say I was thinking of you on this sad occasion. My sympathy to all of your family.
Hope you and Andrew are well.
Sincerely,
Diana Boodoosingh and Family
November 5, 2010
John and family, we were so sorry to read of your mother's death. I know you will really miss her. I can remember when you had your practice in Eastern Passage and she was working with you, the nice conversations I always had with her. She was a lovely person. David and Lillian Osborne
November 5, 2010
Woodlawn Medical Clinic
To the Nicholson Family, Condolances from the Woodlawn Medical Clinic.
We are thinking about you in your time of sorrow, and may your memories comfort you always. The Physicians and Staff of WMC.
November 5, 2010
From Bill, Mary Lou, Donald, Brian, & Scott, To Joanne, John, Donna and your Families. Our sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time. We have such fond memories of June and thoroughly enjoyed seeing her when she came to PEI with Elizabeth in September. Our son Donald was visiting at the time and we all talked about fond memories of years past.Afterwards, Mary Lou, Donald & I commented on how cheerful, bright and sociable June was on that occasion -- as usual. Our prayers are with you all.
Bill & Mary Lou Nicholson London Ont.
November 5, 2010
From Bill, Mary Lou, Donald, Brian, & Scott, To Joanne, John, Donna and your Families. Our sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time. We have such fond memories of June and thoroughly enjoyed seeing her when she came to PEI with Elizabeth in September. Our son Donald was visiting at the time and we all talked about fond memories of years past.Afterwards, Mary Lou, Donald & I commented on how cheerful, bright and sociable June was on that occasion -- as usual. Our prayers are with you all.
Bill & Mary Lou Nicholson London Ont.
November 5, 2010
Joanne, John, Donna and family,
I was so sorry to read your mother’s obituary in today’s paper. I know that you will miss her very much.
My name is Dawn Simlett. My Mom [Gerry Carter] was a friend of your mother. While it has been many years since I saw Mrs. Nicholson, I will never forget what a good friend that she was to Mom – especially during my mom’s battle with cancer. I know that my mother always felt very fortunate to have June as one of her good friends.
What I remember most about Mrs. Nicholson is how much she truly loved her family, and how very proud she was of her three children. The last time I saw her was about 8 years ago when I ran into her in Sobeys. She met me with her warm smile, and that smile only became brighter as she talked about “My Joanne”, “My John” and “My Donna”.
While I haven’t seen your Mom in many years, I have thought about her from time-to-time, and wanted to share with you, my memories of your fabulous mother, and let you know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Dawn Carter-Simlett
November 5, 2010
Judy White
To John, Jennifer & family, Thinking of you during this time of sorrow. I would like to express my condolances. Judy White
November 5, 2010
Brian Nicholson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 5, 2010
Tom and Sueann McDonald
To June's family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.Your mother and I had a special bond and I loved her dearly. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. John,Joanne,Donna and family our deepest sympathy.
November 4, 2010
Andree Klassen
To June's Family,
I was so sorry to read about June's death in this mornings paper. i had lost touch with her since we moved out of Halifax but have great memories of her from various women's groups at Dal, particularly book club and our very informal "sewing" group. i really related to "she loved to tell a good story" and she certainly did and often had us all "in stiches" at sewing. She was so very proud of you all and she was a lovely lady. I know Gerry joins me in sending our sympathies.
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