PRESCOTT E. NICKERSON P ENG

St. George

Prescott (Scott) Eugene Nickerson, eldest son of Keith Nickerson (deceased) and the former Minnie Theriault (now Chandler), was born November 17, 1935 and grew up with his elder sisters, Joyce and Helene, and brother Gary in the family homes in the Black's Harbour and Back Bay areas of New Brunswick.

He was an enthusiastic participant in community and school sports and social activities, an avid hunter, and held an instinctive love for the sea--in later years attaining his Commission in the Royal Canadian Navy (Reserve).

Proud of his Maritime roots and Scots heritage, he held especially fond memories of playing in the Blacks Harbour Highland Pipe Band with his close friends Don McLean, Blair Gallagher, and Stirling Thompson.

After graduating from Blacks Harbour High School, Scott attended the University of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Technical College--receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering in 1960.

As a Professional Engineer, his successful career involved increasingly responsible postings and assignments across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Early professional accomplishments include a number of patents and innovations in the Canadian chemical industry, and in later years, as Vice President and General Manager of Fluor Canada Ltd., and latterly as Vice President of Lavalin Services Inc., he was a widely known and highly respected authority on the engineering and construction of chemical and petroleum processing facilities.

Scott married the former Penny Jackson of Toronto, Ontario in 1966 and was father to loving and much loved, Stephanie and Bartlett.  Their father's sudden passing at his Toronto home on January 18, 1981 is deeply mourned not only by his immediate family, but by relatives across Canada and his many friends and colleagues around the world.

Scott's wish to be buried in New Brunswick, with a piper in attendance and a simple, straightforward farewell, has been honoured.

On committal service for the immediate families and close relatives was held in the St. George Rural Cemetery, conducted by Rev. J.  Norman Baird, minister of the United Baptist Church.

Two favorite hymns were played by the Piper, 'Over the Sea to Skye' and 'Amazing Grace'.

Source;  Saint Croix Courier-Wednesday, February 4, 1981