Passed On: Gerald Nickerson — Nova Scotia fish plant worker
Nickerson, 82, passed away on November 8, 2024. He was born on March 13, 1942. Nickerson worked at Stoney Island Fisheries.
Passed On: Joseph Larkin — Shag Harbour, N.S. fish harvester
Larkin, 89, passed away in Shelburne, N.S. on November 16, 2024. He was born on January 24, 1935. In his younger years, Larkin worked on lake boats in Ontario and then went on to become a lobster fisherman for the rest of his career.
Passed On: Kirby Nickerson — Wood’s Harbour, N.S. fish harvester
Nickerson, 66, passed away in Halifax, N.S. on November 5, 2024. He was born in Yarmouth, N.S. on March 31, 1958. Inspired by his grandfather’s stories, Nickerson studied at Acadia University where he earned a BA in History and Education. After university, he could not resist the call of the sea and chose to follow his father into the fishing and lobster industry.
Passed On: Levenia Genge — Anchor Point, N.L. fish plant worker
Genge, 88, passed away in St. Anthony, N.L. She was born in Anchor Point on July 12, 1936. Her and her husband Norman lived in Anchor Point, where they made a livelihood in the fishery. While raising her family, Genge also helped her husband with daily fishing duties, and worked at the local fish plant in her later years.
Passed On: Clarice Jacobs — Roddickton, N.L. fish plant worker,
Jacobs, 90, passed away in St. Anthony, N.L. on November 9, 2024. She was born on Horse Islands, N.L. on November 2, 1934. Later in life, she acquired employment at the local crab plant, for which she was very proud and grateful.
Passed On: Roland McLean — Green Island Cove, N.L. fish harvester
McLean, 71, passed away in St. Anthony, N.L. on November 7, 2024. He was born in Green Island Cove. He spent his life on the water as a fisherman.
Passed On: James Pilgrim — Newfoundland and Labrador fish harvester
Pilgrim, 75, passed away on November 5, 2024. He was born in Griquet, N.L. on July 12, 1949. Pilgrim was a proud fisherman and spent most of his life on the water.
Passed On: Roy Pye — Newfoundland and Labrador coast guard
Pye passed away in St. Anthony, N.L. on October 27, 2024. He was a long-time employee with the Canadian Coast Guard. He had a 37-year career, starting as a weather observer.
