Obituary of Judy A. Nicholson

Nicholson, Judith Anne The family of Judy Nicholson wishes to announce her peaceful passing in the presence of her husband, Fred ,and their 3 children at the Charlotte County Hospital on Wednesday, August 9. She was born in Halifax ,N.S.,the daughter of the late Seldon and Margaret (Chisholm) Bryson. She attended Queen Elizabeth High School,Halifax ,graduated from The University of Kings College receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree and was employed in advertising with Woods department store,also in Halifax. Judy was an exceptional athlete. She played high school and university basketball and was a Nova Scotia and New Brunswick doubles tennis champion. She also was a successful curler and particularly enjoyed social and competitive mixed curling with her husband. Judy was a member of the choir of St. Pauls Anglican Church in Halifax for several years and it was there that she married Fred in 1957. The couple moved to St. Stephen, after her husband’s graduation from law school in 1959, and found it an ideal town in which to live and raise their family. Judy became involved in her new community and over the years volunteered her time and talents to many organizations and groups. She was the regional coordinator for Laubach Literacy and also spent many hours tutoring adults in the same program. While a member of the St. Stephen School Board she was a passionate advocate for French Immersion,not always a popular position. For most of her time in the Charlotte County town she was a member of the Atlantic Charter Chapter of the IODE, serving a term as Regent. During the Canadian Flag debate, in her chapter she exhibited her strong will and independence of thought in her support for our new flag. Judy was a leader in the group that supported the Chilean Hurtado refugee family that lived for over a year in the Christ Church Anglican basement in St. Stephen to escape deportation. The family eventually was granted citizenship and settled in Canada.She was a dedicated worker for the Charlotte County Museum and served as a director until recently. Judy was an avid gardner and thoroughly enjoyed her time at the family cottage at Hills Point, particularly with her children and grandchildren who she adored. She was less enthusiastic about her adventures on the water in Fred' s sailboat and other water craft. Above all else Judy was a dedicated and loving wife and mother and her family gave enduring love, respect and understanding in return. Surviving in addition to her husband Fred, of 60 years; are her children; daughter Heather Nicholson and her husband Jeff MacNutt of Charlottetown, PEI; two sons Bruce Nicholson and his wife Lisa of Biddeford, ME, U.S.A, and Scott and his wife Joanna of St. Stephen, NB, 7 grandchildren Matthew Nicholson, Ryan Nicholson, Emily Nicholson, Charlotte Nicholson, Allister Nicholson, Lily MacNutt and Frankie MacNutt, cousins, nieces and nephews. Judy was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her sister Linda Burke, and two brothers David Bryson and Robert Bryson. The memorial service, in celebration of Judy’s life will be held on Sunday, August 13th, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Christ Church, Prince William Street, St Stephen, NB. Archdeacon John Matheson officiating. Family and friends are invited to a reception in the adjacent Trinity Hall immediately following the service to continue in the celebration of her life. The interment will follow in St Stephen Rural Cemetery at 4:30 pm In lieu of flowers donations to Christ Church Memorial Fund, or to the Charlotte County Museum or charity of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St Stephen, NB E3L 2B2 (506 … 466 … 3110)