It is with a sense of gratitude, for a life that was well loved and lived, that the family of Jack (John Angus) Nicholson of Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia (formerly of Dartmouth and Port Colborne/Wainfleet, Ontario) announce his passing on July 2, 2025, in his 82nd year in his beloved Nova Scotia.

Jack ended his journey surrounded, as he always was, by the strength, love and devotion of his Wife and "Best Bud" Lois (Osborne) Nicholson. Side by side they shared a life together of over 60 years that was built on trust, respect, understanding and sincere friendship.

Meeting in their youth in Nova Scotia, when working at a grocery store as a buggy boy, together they forged a future for themselves, their sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

It is this extended family that while Jack may be physically leaving behind, he will never be far from due in no small part to the generous legacy of experiences, memories, lessons and a lifetime of smiles, hugs, kind words and stories they have to remember him by.

His sons, Joseph (Deborah) and Jamey (Lynn) go forward knowing they were fortunate to have grown up with a father that loved them, guided them and supported them as they followed in his example. They look back with pride at a father they could always count on, turn to , was there to support them in life, sports, careers and to role model what integrity and responsibility looked like and how to follow that path.

If one thing in this world brought out the softer side of Jack it was without doubt his grandchildren and great Grandchildren. For a man that could command attention and perhaps even seem slightly intimidating to some, a child, any child but without a doubt HIS grandchildren were the absolute light of Jack's life. Garrett (Cherie) Nicholson, Kelsey Nicholson, Dustin (Megan)Kostal-Nicholson and Zoey Kostal-Nicholson were the joy and reward for having put in time raising his boys. Summers spent visiting down East or Grammie and Grampa coming back to Ontario. This is where Jack shined. Parades, costumes, playing in the ocean, making the tide go in and out using the Fire Hydrant all to amuse and entertain the children. To make their moments as amazing and amusing as any child could imagine. Above and beyond were never too far for Jack and his Grandbabies.

Jack was also blessed to have been able to meet his great grandchildren, Alice Nicholson and Jamieson Hartless. While time may not have been long enough, the time spent was quality and created a chance to bond, create memories to be retold time and time again. Albums of photos and dozens of stories to be passed down to them to always maintain Grampa Jacks place in their young lives and knowledge of his love in their hearts.

Jack was the oldest son of the late Chub and Helen Nicholson and the son in law of the late Everett and Effie Osborne. He was the much loved and admired older brother to Joyce (late Charlie) Schofield, Ronnie (predeceased) Carol Nicholson, Barb Nicholson, Eileen ( Roger) Bazinet, Doug (Diane) Nicholson, Susan Nicholson (Kevin Richardson) and Christine Nicholson (Peter Wing) and the friend and brother-in-law of Jim (Coline) Osborne. In the hearts and mind of his large extended family of nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he welcomed into the family with open arms and treated us with the same care and affection he extended to his own his kindness and generosity will never be forgotten as he forever holds a place in our hearts as we too grieve his loss.

His community will soon not forget the impact Jack had whether in Nova Scotia or in Ontario. Jack was a volunteer firefighter, involved in Hockey and Baseball both through work and later when supporting his sons. Along with Lois, they volunteered their time and energy selflessly raising funds for the local hospital, volunteering on the Auxiliaries that supported their communities. Never skipping a chance to hand out Christmas baskets or step up to food drives or to serve a meal in their community while closer to home arranging Labour Day Parades in their neighborhood and always extending open hand to anyone that needed or just wanted it. Forging bonds with the neighbours both family and non-family, new and long time, Jack was well-known to all and never hesitated to walk over and make introductions to welcome and offer any help they may need along the way. Jack devoted many years to his career at both Marsh Engineering and Canadian Maritime Engineering. Jack left a lasting impression as a reasonable, fair, responsible and respect worthy employee and manager but even more so as a person you could not only count on as a coworker but were proud to call friend as well.

It isn't easy to try and sum up in a few short paragraphs the life of a man that did and meant so much to so many different people. To capture the twinkle of those blue eyes or the way that deep voice bellowed at a good joke or a good hockey goal. What words express the depth of admiration, respect and love that can scratch the surface. Maybe you can't but maybe this will do some justice.

Donations in Jack's memory are gratefully welcomed to the Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital Auxillary, Box 283, Tatamagouche, N.S., B0K 1V0. There will be no visitation or funeral service by request, but a celebration of his life will take place in Nova Scotia and Ontario at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Coulter's Funeral Home in Tatamagouche.

"Night Bud, we love ya and thank you – doodle deedo"