It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful matriarch, Gloria Eva Nicholas (Floogie) who passed away peacefully at Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Tuesday November 15th, 2022. Gloria was a wife, a onion, a mother, a grandmother, great grandmother, godmother, auntie, and friend to many.
A proud Wolastoqey woman, born in Neqotkuk First nation, NB to her parents Peter Paul Nicholas and Jeanette Marie ( Deveaux) Nicholas on December 20th, 1947. Gloria is survived by her husband Ronald Watton of Alyesford, NS ; her brother Gerald ‘Nanan’ Nicholas (Ann), her sister’s (onions) Connie ‘Bodin’ Nicholas (Roger B), Anne Nicholas ( Roger J), and Dawn Bear ( Allan); her children Derek Christmas, Vicki (Vinny) Christmas, and Alexandria Christmas all of Membertou, NS; grandchildren and great grandchildren : Leurette, Tyson, Eli, Hannah, Jaden, Aliyah, Alisha, Logan, Stephanie, Dakota, Meadow, John, Madeline, Mikeda, Andrew, Derek Jij, Skye (Noel), Alexis, Nicholas, Cami, Summer, Tess, Storm (Stephanie), Jewl (John), Roenik, Viola, Ander, and Madeline Jij. Also her ‘adopted’ children Chris, Frances, Clifford, Valerie (Jake), Amanda, Sasha, and many others. Her fur babies Cloudy and Meemoo. Her godchildren Troy Nicholas, Allan ‘Duck’ Saulis, Chrissy Christmas, Pamela Francis, and Courtney Monteith.
Gloria was pre-deceased by her parents and her sisters (onions) Arlene ‘Dozay’ Christmas (Daniel), Iris Jane Nicholas; her brothers Charles ‘Diamond’ Nicholas (Stella), Terrance Joseph Nicholas (Ann).
Gloria onion’s (sisters) were her lifeline, rock, and constant source of love and laughter. To say Gloria was one of a kind is an understatement, her love was unconditional and absolute. If you had Gloria in your corner you were winning. She would always open her home and heart to whoever needed it. She was an honorary ‘Meme’ and ‘mom’ to so many. We are so very lucky and gifted for having her in ALL OF OUR LIVES. Gloria has left the world a better place than she found it. She was known for her big heart and generous nature.
Gloria loved her First Nation culture and traditions. You would always find her at any gathering and events that involved the language and traditions. She was a also a member of St. Anne’s Mission Church. She brought this with her to many careers. Gloria was a trail blazer who brought a place of prominence back to our elders of Membertou with the formation of Membertou Club 55. This was one of her favorite things, besides being a ‘Mom’ and ‘Meme’ to so many. Our Elders and seniors are living their best lives because of the work and dedication and LOVE for her FRIENDS. She was and is Membertou’s first and only ‘Brown Owl’ for Brownies. She loved them girls so much. She was also an avid AA member and attended many round ups throughout the communities. For Gloria, family, and friends are EVERYTHING and she loved them all unconditionally.
Please join us in celebrating Gloria’s life and legacy. The wake will begin at 7:00 pm Saturday at Membertou Club 55+ (Senior Center) The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am Monday November 21st at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church in Sydney. The salite and meal will follow the funeral at the Membertou Trade and Convention Center. Cremation will take place. Burial will be held at another date.
For those unable to attend, the funeral will be live streamed via TW Curry’s Facebook page.
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