Clara J. Nickerson

BENTON – Clara J. Nickerson, 80, of Benton, passed away suddenly at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta on Nov. 2, 2023.

Clara was born July 3, 1943, to George and Clara (Mills) Burns. Clara attended Fairfield schools. She married the love of her life Richard Nickerson, Oct. 15, 1960.

Clara worked many jobs over the years, retiring from Downeast Energy in 2008. None of those jobs she held were quite as important as her role as Mom and Grammy. Clara was adored by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In her sparetime you could find Clara at a local bingo hall; catching up on Hallmark movies; enjoying a day of cards with her family or at an event for one of her grandchildren.

Clara was predeceased by her parents; her husband Richard; her brother Rodney, sisters Robin, Linda, Bonnie and Pamela; and grandson Justin.

Clara is survived by her sister Wendy St. Amand of Skowhegan; her children, Robert and partner Trish Cole of Benton, Laura of Fairfield, Richard Jr. and wife Connie of Fairfield, Carolyn “Sue” and partner Gary Steeves of Albion and Ryan and his wife Andrea of Clinton; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

At Clara’s request there will be no visiting hours or service. Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home.