John Nicholson Sr. Obituary

The passing of John Nicholson Sr. of Pugwash, Nova Scotia occurred on July 12, 2026. John, born on June 21, 1933, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Nicholson Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Nicholson and Margaret Nicholson (Renner); his sisters, Joan Ripley (Frank), Edna O'Neill (Cyril), Dorothy Smith (Walter), Margaret Travers (Jack), Marjorie O'Neill (Don), Ruth Boutilier (Gerald) and Anne Muise (George); his sister-in-law Doreen Nicholson; his brothers, Buster (Mary), Ernie (Eileen), Donnie (Phyllis), Ralph (Gwennie), Reggie (Helen), Walter, Vernon (Shirley), Arthur (Virginia) and Eddie (Joan); and his son-in-law Peter Duggan.

He is survived by: his children, Julia Boutilier (Mike), Carol Shirley (Bill), Angela Babin (Ross), John Nicholson Jr. (Heather) and Tina Sabine (Barry); his son-in-law Rick Moffatt (Kelly); his grandchildren, Jennifer Helm (Mark), Laura Slaunwhite (Josh), Melissa Wentzel (Jake), Luke Duggan (Kelly), Victoria Moffatt (Tristan), Richardson Moffatt, Robyn Nicholson-Canfield (Andrew), Courtney Nicholson-Patriquin (Thomas), Hunter Nicholson (Jamie), Holly Sabine-Wilson (Blake) and Leah Sabine-Canova (Chris); his brother Kenny Nicholson (Doreen); and his sister-in-law Virginia Nicholson (Arthur). He is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren, his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Jack's memory to The Nature Conservancy of Canada or a charity of your choice.