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Thomas Nickerson Obituary

Brockton Thomas L. Nickerson Jr., 78 years, of Brockton, May 19, 2008. He was the husband of the late Kathleen (Mack) Nickerson; longtime companion of Patricia Kirkpatrick and her family, Steven, Brian and Kathy Wing; father of Karen, Sue Ellen, Paul and Michael; brother of Barbara Derocher and Kenneth Nickerson; he is also survived by his grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral prayer service will be held in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Coweeset Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours Monday 4-7 p.m. For directions and obituary, visit www.RussellFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Enterprise on May 27, 2008.

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Vin Riccardi

May 27, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mike Casey

May 27, 2008

Mr. Nickerson,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

charlie edson

May 26, 2008

I worked with Tommy for several years at Eastern Edison, as did my father Bruce Edson.He was geat to work for. He had a good sence of humor and didn't seem to let the little things bother him. My prayers are with Pat and Tom's family.

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