Obituary of Mary H. Nickerson

Mary H. Nickerson Dundee: Mary H. Nickerson, age 88, of Dundee, NY, formerly of Vernon-Rockville CT, died Saturday June 13, 2015 at Sunset House, in Dundee, NY. Honoring the families wishes there are no prior calling hours. A private graveside service will be held in Grove Hill Cemetery, 22 Cemetery Ave., Vernon Rockville, CT at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Compassionate Friends, East of the River Chapter PO BOX 126 Manchester, CT 06045-0126. Mary was born October 7, 1926 in North Conway, New Hampshire, the daughter of the late Warren F. and Georgie M. Nichols Haley. She graduated from Fryeburg Academy, in Fryeburg Maine in 1944 and went on to receive her R.N. Degree from Springfield College. On April 11, 1948 in North Conway, NH she married the late Charles L. Nickerson, who passed away in 1984. She has lived locally since July of 2011, previously living in Rockville, CT for more than 60 years, where she was employed as a Registered Nurse at Rockville Hospital. A loving mother and grandmother, she will be missed by her six surviving children; Carol Nickerson of Champaign, IL, Robin N. (Lester) Travis of Himrod, NY, Nancy N. (Richard) Chase of Promfret Center, CT; C. Peter (Anne) Nickerson of Ellington, CT, Stephen D. (Arlene) Nickerson of Franktown, CO, Bruce R. Nickerson of Glastonbury, CT and 10 grandchildren Adam (Natalie) Travis, Seth Travis, Stephanie Nickerson, Heidi & Geoffrey Nickerson, James, Thomas, and Savannah Nickerson, Jacob, & Audrey Chase; a great grandson Landon Monroe Travis; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a daughter Holly S. Nickerson in 1983. Arrangements are by the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee, NY. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.