Joann Nicholson Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 26, 2025, at the age of 87, Joann Nicholson (Ottawa, Ontario) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her stepsibling Brenna; and her parents, Josephine McGibbon (Cliff) and Charles Rivier (Jean). She is survived by: her husband Herbert Nicholson; her children, Kirk, Stephen (Sylvie) and Laura (Yves); her brother Bob; her stepsisters, Marlene (late Allan) and Shelley (Victor); and her grandchildren, Cody (Caitlin), Rachel (Andrew), Anik (Leroy), Brigitte (Maxime), Melissa (Patrick), Sabrina (Matt) and Bethany (Kavan).
Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 6th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, August 7th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & Mc (150 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A3T9). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In memory of Joann Nicholson, donations may be made to St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral (https://steliascathedral.com), where she devoted time and care over the years. To honor Joann Nicholson's lifelong love of animals, donations may be made to The Ottawa Humane Society (https://www.ottawahumane.ca).
