Susan L. Nickerson

Nickerson, Susan L. (Flanagan) of Squantum, passed away on May 25, 2012 surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 64. The beloved wife of the late Peter G. Nickerson, and daughter of the late James E. and Geraldine (White) Flanagan, Susan is survived by her sons, Derek and Ryan, her daughter, Ashley Love Nickerson and her grandson Braden Peter Bianco, all of Squantum. Susan was the sister and best friend of Sharon Kelly, sister-in-law of Tom and awesome “Aunie” of Thomas Kelly, all of Hingham. She is also survived by her aunt, Natalie (White) Graham, as well as uncles, nieces, nephews and 10 younger cousins, all of whom had a tough act to follow. Susan was the loving mother of the late Brett Nickerson, who died shortly after birth. A lifelong Quincy resident, Susan graduated from Fontbonne Academy in 1965 and furthered her education at Quincy City Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1967. Susan was a dedicated and skilled nurse for over 40 years and focused her career on Women’s Health, most recently at Neponset Health Center. Susan was a past member of the Women’s Auxilliary of the Robert I. Nickerson Post in Squantum. Susan enjoyed boating, gardening, cooking, watching golf and vacationing at beaches in Florida, Cape Cod and the Caribbean. However, nothing was as important to her as her family. She loved her children unconditionally and adored her grandson, Braden Peter. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and family members. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Tuesday 4-7 PM at the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10:45 am prior to the Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church, North Quincy at 11:30 AM. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Susan may be made to the Susan Nickerson Memorial Nursing School Scholarship Fund, Eastern Bank c/o Terry Bellotti 731 Hancock St., Wollaston, MA 02170.