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Frances Nickerson Obituary

Of Reading, August 20, 2007, at age 87. Beloved wife for 65 years of Robert A. Nickerson. Devoted mother of Charles F. Nickerson and his wife Elaine of Westford, Kathleen P. Buckner and her husband Ronald of Reading, John R. Nickerson and his wife Terri of Duxbury, Kathleen F. Wingate of NJ and the late Robert A. Nickerson, Jr. Cherished grandmother of 8 & great grandmother of 5. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Joseph Doherty-Barile Family Funeral Home, 11 Linden St., READING Thursday at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating Frances' life in St. Agnes' Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading at 9 AM. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend Visiting hours, Wednesday 4-8 PM. Parking is available in the municipal parking lot located on Linden St. Interment Forest Glen Cemetery, Reading. For directions or to send a memorial condolence: www.josephdohertyfuneralhome.com. Joseph Doherty - Barile Family Reading - Stoneham (781) 944-1589

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 21, 2007.

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Brian O'Keefe

August 23, 2007

Sorry to hear about the passing of Frances. I use to see Frances and Bob when they came over to visit my grandparents in Jamaica Plain. My prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time.She will be greatly missed.

Lee Allen

August 22, 2007

I'm sory to hear of Fran's death. She was such a dedicated and inspiring member of our TOPS chapter, MA 82, Reading, years ago. Our condolences.
Lee Allen, Leader for
TOPS#MA 82, Reading

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