Albert Owen Nickerson

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58303
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Iron Moulder
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder - Plow Works
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Albert O. Nickerson Highly Esteemed Ayr Resident Dies in Simcoe

The death occurred in Simcoe on Thursday morning of Albert O. Nickerson of Ayr, in his 72nd year. Mr. Nickerson had been ill for several months and went to Simcoe to visit relatives several weeks ago with the hope that a change would improve his condition. He became gradually weaker, however, and passed quietly away on Thursday. He was born in Simcoe and came to Ayr some 44 years ago. For a period of 35 years he was employed as a moulder and blacksmith with the Hilborn Company and for the past seven years had acted as night watchman at the factory of the Hecker-H-0 Company, Limited. Deceased was well- known as an athlete and sportsman. In his younger days he was a proficient boxer and physical instructor. He also enjoyed skating and even of late years always managed to spend at least one night each winter at the skating rink. He was also a skillful angler and hunter. He was a charter member of Waterford Lodge, I.0.0.F., having joined that organization 48 years ago. In addition, he was a member of Ayr Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the United Church and, prior to the union, was one of the most valued members of the local Methodist Church, being a member of the Quarterly Board and Board of Trustees for many years. He was a man of many esteemable qualities and was highly respected by a host of friends. Besides his widow, whose maiden name was Mary Anderson, he is survived by two sons, Wellington and Laidlaw. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Walter Scott, Jefferson, ? Indiana, Mrs. Mae Nickerson and E. F. Nickerson, Simcoe, and R. W. Nickerson, New York. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Sunday and was very largely attended. The service at the residence was in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, while the services at the cemetery were jointly in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, the Masonic order and the I.O.O.F. Members of the two lodges marched to the cemetery in a body. At the graveside the impressive Masonic ritual was carried out under the direction of Wor. Bro. Robt. L. Anderson, a brother-in-law of the deceased, while the members of the I.O.O.F. filed solemnly passed the casket and each deposited a sprig of evergreen. The floral tributes were beautiful. The pallbearers were A R. Melvin, Ben Woolsey, Jas. G. Fair, Joseph Gordon, M. A. Cochrane and A. G. Brohman. Those present at the funeral from out included: Dr. and Mrs. E. F. Nickerson, Misses Jean and Clara Belle Nickerson, Mrs. Kenny, Mrs. Mae White, Mr. and Mrs. Rae White, Mr. Beemer and Percy Carter, all of Simcoe; Thomas Laidlaw and Mrs. Ericson, Galt Mrs. Kenny, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, Brantford; Win. Hilborn, Guelph; T. Muir Anderson, Guelph; R. G. Lindsay and family. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Showers and family and Mrs. Showers, Sr., of Paris.

The Ayr News Aug 9 1931 pg 1

Albert married Mary Muir Anderson 30 Sep 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Thomas Muir Anderson and Janet Laidlaw) was born 29 Dec 1866, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1942; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58305
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Death Occurs Suddenly


Wellington Nickerson Passes Away in Galt Hospital on Sunday - The community was shocked on Sunday morning to learn of the sudden death in Galt Hospital of Wellington Nickerson, following an emergent operation. Deceased was taken seriously ill early Thursday morning and was removed to Galt Hospital Saturday night, where an operation was decided upon. It was subsequently found that he had been suffering from an obstruction in the bowel which had apparently been recently aggravated. Following the operation his condition gradually became worse and he passed away at 8.30 o'clock Sunday morning. Wellington was born Ayr 32 years ago and had resided here all of his lifetime. He was a leader in the sporting activities of the community, and during the past season was playing-manager of the Rangers softball team. Of a generous, kind-hearted disposition, he was highly esteemed by many friends and his early ? regretted. He was a valued member of Dolman Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., and took a leading part in the social activities of that organization. He was also a member of Knox United Church. Besides his widow, whose maiden name was Margaret McCloy, he is survived by one son, Norman, aged 2 years; also by his mother, Mrs. Mary Nickerson, and one brother, Laidlaw, of London. His father, the late Albert Nickerson, died April 2, 1931. The surviving members of his family will have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. - The Funeral - The funeral took place from his late residence to the Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon and was the most largely attended in many years. Practically every family in the community was represented.

The Ayr News Aug 31 1933 pg 1

Wellington married Margaret Jessie McCloy 1930. Margaret (daughter of Hanie M. McCloy and Jessie Belle Green) was born 27 Oct 1912, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Apr 1948, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341847
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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A. Laidlaw Nickerson Passes - Albert Laidlaw Nickerson passed away in Cornwall on Sunday. A native of Ayr, he was a son of the late Albert Nickerson and Mary Anderson. He was a member of the former Ayr Methodist Church and later, after union, the Knox United Church. He was a member of the Ayr masonic Lodge. Mr. Nickerson went to school in Ayr and after leaving school was employed for a time at the local C.P.R. station. He later became employed by the B.A. Oil Company, being stationed at Leamington, Welland and Cornwall. While in Cornwall he supervised the distribution of the firm's products to equipment working on the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway in the Cornwall area. Surviving are his wife, the former Nell Wright; one son, Terry of Toronto; and one daughter, Jill of Toronto. Funeral service was held in Cornwall with committal services held Wednesday (today) at the Ayr Cemetery chapel. Rev. D. E. Willis of Knox United Church, Ayr officiated for the service here. Burial in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Feb 26 1970 pg 1

Albert — Nellie Wright. Nellie (daughter of Daniel Wright and Lucy Burton) was born 5 Mar 1906, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1987, Willowdale, North York Twp., York Co., Ontario; was buried 4 Sep 1987, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340741

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In 1975 he celebrated a service of union with Paul Courtois.

Norman married Shirley Eileen Doane [Group Sheet]