Barbara Frances Nickerson

SKOWHEGAN – Barbara Frances Nickerson, of Skowhegan, passed away on Jan. 16, 2024, after a brief illness. Barbara was born on May 8, 1926, to Glenn Collingwood Nickerson and Marion Estelle Crocker Nickerson in St. Albans, Maine.

Barbara graduated from Norridgewock High School in 1943, and then began working at Norwock Shoe Company in Norridgewock. After retiring from Norwock Shoe, Barbara worked as a cook at the Redington Home in Skowhegan.

Barbara was the eldest of seven children and a natural born leader from day one. She helped her loving mother with the care of her siblings and the household duties. Barbara was a wonderful cook and enjoyed growing her own vegetable garden. She loved the outdoors, and in later life took on the challenge of running a sawmill with her partner Keith. The two would work in harmony in the woods and then in their off time enjoy get aways at their camp in Swanville. When many reach the age where they start slowing down, Barbara was still full speed ahead.

Barbara was also a talented seamstress and crocheter and would spend much of her time making beautiful afghans, stuffed animals, and doilies for her family. In fact, if you were lucky enough to be gifted one of her homemade treasures you knew how deeply you were loved.

Barbara was predeceased by her parents; her longtime partner Keith Howard, a brother Joseph Nickerson and his wife Rowena, a brother Edgar Nickerson and his wife Margaret, a sister Carol Nickerson Moody and her husband Fred, and by her sister-in-law Darlene Nickerson. Barbara is survived by her brother Donald Nickerson of Madison, her brother George Nickerson and his wife Arline of Northeast Harbor, and her sister Sharon Nickerson Roderick of Bridgton. She is also survived by beloved multiple generations of nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.

There will be service on May 25, 2024, 11 a.m., at the First Congregational Church of Norridgewock followed by a graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to:

The First Congregational Church of Norridgewock

in her name