Obituary of Lydia Nicholson

NICHOLSON, Lydia Marie: 62, Spryfield. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing on Friday, November 28, 2008 in the QEII Hospital, Halifax, of our dear wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Lydia Marie (Short) Nicholson. Born on May 27, 1946, in Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland, she is the youngest daughter of Hezekiah William Short and Ella Ruth (Kelly) Short. She was a graduate of BC Silver High School, and then graduated from Miss Murphy’s Business College. Lydia had been employed with the Provincial Government as a secretary. She is survived by her husband, Aubrey, sons, Brian (Shelley), Glenn (Janice), and Jimmie (Ruthann), brother, Clarence (Gail) Short, her grandchildren, Ashley, Jessica, Chad, Raymond, and Ryan, her nephews, Robert, Clarence, Shawn and Vincent, as well as many other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by brothers, Dennis and Herman Short, and sister, Dulcie Short. Resting at J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, NS (477.5601), where visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 10 AM from Emmanuel Anglican Church, with Rev. Dianna Brett-Frye as clergy. Interment will take place in Emmanuel Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.walkerfh.com