Gordon Simpson NICOL

Abt 1920 - 2002  (~ 82 years)

• Name	Gordon Simpson NICOL
  Born	Abt 1920
  Gender	Male
  _UID	577C8CBEB7F11C4F8311F50497AA7D2AA5AF
  Died	6 Apr 2002	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  Person ID	I13027	YoungFamily
  Last Modified	18 Sep 2013

  
  

  Father	John NICOL,   b. 1875, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland ,   d. 8 Jul 1956, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada  (Age 81 years)
  Mother	Euphemia Simpson,   b. 1879, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland ,   d. 20 Apr 1954, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada  (Age 75 years)
  Married	3 Dec 1897	Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
  _UID	9F3279B56748F942BF4742A7F069FDDC0A2E
  Family ID	F3844	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Matilda Tillie EXNER,   d. 23 Mar 2004, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  Married	24 Aug 1946	Lutheran Church of the Cross, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada   [1]
  _UID	05B308E8CB11684B8AF95A91CF5E1D2413BB
  Children	1. David Gordon Simpson NICOL
  Last Modified	15 May 2022
  Family ID	F3846	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  1945 625 Victor Street, Winnipeg North Centre Gordon S. Nicol, discharged air force Mrs. John Nicol John Nicol, stereotype 1949 625 Victor Street, Winnipeg North Centre Gordon Nicol, retired Euphemia Nicol John Nicol, B. A. Oil 1963 791 Home Street, Winnipeg North Centre Gordon Nicol, caretaker Mrs. Tillie Nicol 1968 791 Home Street, Winnipeg North Centre Gordon Nicol, caretaker Mrs. Tillie Nicol David Nicol, student 1974 791 Home Street, Winnipeg North Centre Gordon Nicol, Wpg. Sch. Div. #1 Mrs. Tillie Nicol, Housewife David Nicol, Clerk GORDON SIMPSON NICOL With great sadness, we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Gordon Nicol on Thursday, April 4, 2002. He will be sadly missed by his wife Tilly of 55 years; his son David; cherished grandchildren, Scott and Melissa; sisters-in-law, Irene and Alma (Reg), as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Euphamia and John, five brothers and special daughter-in-law Susan. Dad joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940 and served as a flight mechanic in the 427 squadron. On his return to Canada he married Tilly, the girl next door. For several years he worked with the British American Oil Company, before joining the Winnipeg School Board as a custodian until his retirement. The one thing he loved most in life was telling stories and visiting with people. Throughout his life, Dad enjoyed travelling and spending leisurely summers at the cottage with his family. He was an avid bowler and curler, and was a season ticket holder of the Blue Bombers for over 50 years. He also was a strong supporter of the Jets and the Moose. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 8 at 1:00 p.m. in the Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel, 1501 Waverley St. with Pastor D. Lowe officiating. Viewing will be one half hour prior to service. Interment to follow in Waverley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Gordons memory may be made to the Alzheimers Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 4G2 or to a charity of your choice. Dad and Grandpa, You never failed to do your best, Your heart was true and tender. You lived your life for those you loved, And those you love, remember. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 232 Kennedy Street 949-4878 As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on April 06, 2002 sil Irene sil Alma (Reg) dil Susan deceased 5 brothers deceased

  
  

• Sources

  [S132] Newspaper, Various, (Various), Winnipeg Free Press, Thursday, August 29, 1946, p 13., 29 Aug 1946. Winnipeg Free Press, Thursday, August 29, 1946, p 13. Nicol - Exner Vows made Saturday at Church of Cross Aug 24 1946 Nuptial vows were exchanged at the Lutheran Church of the Cross, August 24 at 4: 30 p.m., when Matilda Exner became the bride of Gordon Simpson Nicol. the bride is the daughter of William Exner of Winnipeg, and the bridegroom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Nicol. Rev. H. Honnebein officiated. Miss T. Krempin presided at the organ and Mrs. G. Youngson, cousin of the bridegroom, was soloist. The bride wore white net, the moulded bodice fashioned with a silk lace yoke and lily point sleeves. The skirt was bouffant. A halo headdress held her long veil and she carried white gladioli. Mrs. Alma Stephens was her sister's matron of honor and George Nicol was best man. Ushers were Charles Lindstrom and Jack Nicol. A reception was held at the St. Charles hotel. Following a short honeymoon the bridal couple will reside in Winnipeg.