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Patricia A. Nickerson

July 7, 1931 — April 5, 2020

Hardwick - Patricia Anne (Berkeley) Nickerson, 88, of Hardwick died on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at JGS Lifecare.



She leaves her children, Jeanne Aldrich and her husband Darwin of  TN, Donald H. Nickerson, Jr. of NM, Linda Randall and her husband David of OH, Patrice Croak and her husband Lowell of MA, Doreen Sydla and her husband Bob of MA, Deanna LaFave and her husband Chris of NH,  Steven Nickerson of CA, Jack Nickerson and his wife Lisa of AZ, and Melody of NJ, 16 Grandchildren, 14 Great-Grandchildren, two sisters, - Joyce and Betty, and also many nieces and nephews.  Patricia was predeceased by her husband Donald and by 6 of her siblings, Gordon, Stuart, Russell, Pauline, Grace and Nancy Jo.  She was born in Owego, NY, daughter of the late Paul and Charlotte (Beug) Berkeley.



Patricia was a Registered Nurse at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital before retiring.



She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend to all.



Patricia was a long-time member of the Warren Seventh Day Adventist Church. She loved the Lord and lived a life of service to others. She taught Children's classes in the church, did community service delivering food boxes to those with need, vacation bible school and taking children to sing to the shut-in elderly and residents in local nursing homes.



She was a registered nurse graduating from New England Sanitarium and Hospital in Stoneham, MA. Her career consisted of positions in Intensive Care unit, Emergency Room, nursing supervisor and school nurse.  Besides her regular employment she voluntarily cared for people in the community assisting them with personal and nursing care.



She and her husband, Donald Nickerson, raised their nine children.  She grew a large vegetable garden and enjoyed canning and freezing food each year.  She loved singing, playing the piano, praying for others, walking, and being with people.  She grew up on a farm and had a lifelong love of animals and the outdoors.



Patricia's family would like to thank her JGS Lifecare C2 caregivers for their daily devotion, love and support.



A Private Graveside Service for Patricia is scheduled.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Warren SDA Church School.



Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant St., in Ware is assisting her family with arrangements.



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