ORLEANS – Marie Mae Nickerson (née Ellard), 90, wife of the late James Nickerson, passed away January 11, 2019. She was the loving mother of Catherine Montgomery (and husband Charles Young III) of Orleans, John Montgomery (and wife Heather) of Brewster, Erin Powers of Brewster, Colleen Wallace (and husband Doug) of Eastham, and Daniel Montgomery of Brewster. She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Owen Montgomery.
Marie was born in Boston, Mass., on January 2, 1929, to Alice (La Pointe) and Edward Jonathan Ellard. She grew up in Watertown, Mass., and enjoyed a childhood of singing and performing the dramatic arts. After her wedding at the age of 23, she and her husband moved to Pasadena, Calif., where her first three children were born. In 1959, her family settled in Brewster, Mass., where she gave birth to her fourth and fifth children and raised a menagerie of animals, including dogs, cats, fowl, and horses. Marie worked as an office administrator at Blue Rock Golf Course and as a companion and caretaker to the elderly for many years. She also enjoyed the beach and performing in plays at local theatres. When her children were grown, she enjoyed traveling abroad and spending time in the company of her cherished friends.
Marie will be remembered by her 11 beloved grandchildren: Justin, Danielle, Jessie, Lauren, Ben, Alex, Lindsay, Brian, Holly, Devin, and Garrett. She was predeceased by her longtime companion, Daniel Eldredge, of Brewster.
Calling hours on January 26, 2019, starting at noon, followed by service at 2 pm at Nickerson Funeral Home, Orleans, Mass.
Please consider making a gift in Marie Mae Nickerson’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, www.alzfdn.org.
For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com .
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