Obituary of William T. Nickson

NICKSON, WILLIAM T.- The death of William T. Nickson of Grand Bay-Westfield, occurred on Saturday, April 23, 2005 at Ridgewood Veteran's Wing. Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late William N. and Jeanette (Yeomans) Nickson. In 1947, he enrolled in the Royal Canadian Electrical-Mechanical Engineers (RCEME) and in 1951 served in Korea as a Craftsman attached to 2nd Bn. Princess Pat's. He was severely wounded during action at the Kap'yong Valley and evacuated to Japan. He was known to reflect on this by remarking “Soldier first, tradesman later”. He completed a full military career as a technician with the RCAF, and was a Stationary Engineer for many years prior to retirement. He is survived by his children; Katherine Elizabeth “Beth” Wilkins (Richard) of Saint John and William Ernest “Bill” Nickson of Martinon, three grandchildren: David Richard Wilkins, Sarah Elizabeth Wilkins and Alison Victoria Nickson, his sister; Jeanie Delaney, several nieces and nephews and his former wife, V. Katherine (Baxter). He was predeceased by his brother Rennie, in 1987, also a Korea veteran. Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Monday from 7-9 pm and Tuesday from 2?4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held at Brenan's Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 1:00 pm. Following cremation, interment will take place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick would be appreciated. The Royal Canadian Legion will hold a tribute to a Veteran service on Tuesday at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.