Mary Jane Nickerson, 69

Aug 28, 2015

Mary Jane Nickerson, 69, of Wareham and Venice, Florida died Aug. 22 in the Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Florida. She was the wife of Alan Pelan and the daughter of the late David Warren and Noella (Lajoie) Nickerson.

She was born in Wareham and lived there for most of her life. She was a seasonal resident of Venice, Florida.

Mrs. Nickerson graduated from Mt. Auburn Nursing School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Before retiring, she worked at Tobey Hospital in Wareham and later at Parkwood Hospital in New Bedford.

She enjoyed time with her family and many friends, walking on the beach, The Venice Symphony, a true animal lover especially her cats Bear and Maizy, reading, flower gardening and art of all types as well as good food and wine.

Survivors include her husband, Alan Pelan of Wareham and Venice, Florida; her son, Michael Tobia of Wareham; a stepson, David Pelan of Tampa; a step daughter, Julia Agar of Fairfax, Virginia; two grandchildren; Jonathan and Cayla Agar.

Her graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Wareham.

Donation may be made to The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio St., Suite 304, Chicago, Illinois, 60611-3201.Visiting hours have been omitted. For directions and online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com