Obituary of Robert Harold Nickerson

61, Harrietsfield/Halifax, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the VG Site, QEII. Born in Halifax he was a son of the late James and Audrey (Laughlin) Nickerson.

Robert worked at the Nova Scotia Legislative Library for many years and eventually retired from the Prescott Group. He was a charming guy with a great sense of humor, pulling pranks when you would least expect it. He loved motorcycles, red cars and pasta, especially Kraft Dinner. If you are able, bring a donation of Kraft Dinner or pastas to the service to honor his memory. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by sisters, Barbara Masters (Charlie), Harietsfield, and Linda (David) Bowers, Middle Sackville, and their families; brother, John David (Darlene) Nickerson, Harrietsfield and family; former sister in-law, Sherry Nickerson, Liverpool; aunt, Millie Dwyer, BC; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his adopted family at Abbott Drive. He was predeceased by his adopted brother, James “Jimmy”; brother in-law, Rhod MacDonald.

Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, where a Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, April 21 at 11 AM from the funeral home chapel; reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Emmanuel Church Food Bank.