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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
NICHOLLS, Gordon S. - Dad (also known as Nick, Gord, or Gordie) died on Monday, October 25, 2021, in his 96th year, at home in his La-Z-Boy chair. His health had been up and down over the last year. He had told Mom that he hoped to go before she did, but he outlived her by 25 years! He said it was all that exercise he got while working. Dad is survived by his son, Bill (Karen Kelly) and daughter, Theresa (Bill Nye); his grandchildren, Jacob and Leah, and Anthony; his sister, Ethel Brown, Saskatchewan, and sister-in-law, Chris Nicholls, British Columbia, and many nieces and nephews including great, great, great-nieces, and many honourary cousins. Dad was born in Ontario in June 1926, to his parents William and Ethel (Rawson). He grew up in the Muskoka and Matheson areas of Ontario in farming country. Dad was a veteran of the Second World War (1945/46). He was a cook in the RCN from 1952 – 1976 and he finished his working life with the Canadian Coast Guard, in 1991. Dad loved his Toronto sports teams: the Maple Leafs, the Blue Jays, and the Argonauts. He had a vegetable garden for several years and his tomatoes were delicious. Dad was so hard of hearing in his later years that it hid his love to talk and tell stories. Dad, at 91, became the oldest person at that date in Nova Scotia to receive a Cochlear Implant. Dad had no use for technology. He figured that would be for his next time around. He was content with his books; and watching the sports games, the Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune, and Jeopardy on the TV, often with the sound off. Dad loved to give hugs to his fellow parishioners at Christ Church. He was also a faithful member of the Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre. He was predeceased by his wife, E. Evelyn (Martin); his son, Paul (in infancy), and daughter, Dorothy (10 years old). We would like to thank all the health care personnel we met in the course of Dad’s care: especially Northwood Home Care workers, the VON nurses, the paramedics and fire fighters, the hospital nurses and technicians, the various doctors involved in his care, Veteran’s Affairs VIP program, Red Cross HELP, and Mitch Devoe and Dr. Irwin from Palliative Care. We would also like to thank our neighbours and friends who helped us out when needed. You all helped him live longer, and to remain at home where he was most comfortable. Funeral arrangements have been handled by A. L. Mattatall Funeral Home. Visitation will take place today, Friday, November 5th from 7-9 p.m. in Christ Church Anglican Church at the corner of Ochterloney and Wentworth Streets, Dartmouth. Dad’s memorial service will also be there on Saturday, November 6th at 11 a.m. with a reception following at the back of the Church. Masks and proofs of vaccination are required. Cremation has taken place and interment will be at 3:30 p.m. in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens, 767 Main St., Dartmouth. Donations in his name may be made to Christ Church, its food bank, Cystic Fibrosis, or any charity of your choice. Thank you everyone. (Saltwire Network 05 Nov 2021)
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