He was born in South Haven, Mich., on Dec. 20, 1935, the son of Alonzo T. and Ruth (Shultz) Nickerson. As a young child his family moved to Maine and Norman attended Phippsburg schools.
Norman joined the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany and proudly served our country. Upon returning to the States, he was employed as a school bus driver, and began his journey as a long-haul truck driver working for Bisson. He soon purchased his own truck, “Betsy,” and became selfemployed. A few years later he retired “Betsy” and purchased “Katie” until retiring at the age of 62. Not being able to sit still, Norman worked at the Hermit Island Campground for many summers. He was also a skilled carpenter and woodsman.
He married his soul mate, Laura A. Libby-Condon, on Dec. 1, 1962, and the couple resided in Phippsburg, in a home Norman built with his own hands.
Norman was a longtime member of the Phippsburg Fire Department as a volunteer fireman.
He is predeceased by his parents; a sister, Ruth Ann Belanger; and brothers,
Albert and Donald
Nickerson.
He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Laura; sisters, Marlene Hooper of Brunswick, Betty Kane and Diana Hodgdon of Woolwich, and Mona Nickerson of Bangor; brothers, Robert H. Nickerson of Woolwich and Charles A. Nickerson of Corpus Christi, Texas; stepsons, Roger E. Condon and Lyman W. Condon of Phippsburg; grandchildren, Jenn, Jocelyn and Matthew Condon and Molly Hanscom, all of Phippsburg; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested any memorial donations be sent to Phippsburg Fireman’s Association, P.O. Box 83, Phippsburg, ME 04562.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, Dec. 20, with visiting hours from 5-7 p.m. at the Phippsburg Fire Station, Main Road.
To share your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.
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