Sue Nickerson

April 25, 1946 - December 27, 2016

DANVERS - Mary Susan (Santpaula) Nickerson, 70, passed away on December 27, 2016, in the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was the wife of the late John Nickerson, with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Sue was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Hanrahan) Santapaula. She graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1964 and went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts in English and MAT in American Literature at Salem State College. Known as Mrs. Nickerson to her students, Sue taught English at Danvers High School for 36 years. Upon her retirement, Sue took on the role as “Gram” to her beloved grandchildren, Jack and Nora. For the past ten years, Sue had a profound impact on their lives. Sue was very active within her community. As a longtime member of the Danvers Garden Club, she served as Chairman of the Scholarship Committee. She also volunteered with the Danvers Historical Society, working with the elementary schools with the Local History Program. Sue was also a devoted communicant of Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church. Sue is survived by her children, Megan Nickerson of North Andover and Michael Nickerson and his wife, Katie Symmes of Danvers, and their four children, Jack, Nora, Annalee and Charlie. Sue was predeceased by her son Matthew Nickerson. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11AM on Monday, January 2, 2017, in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 1, 2017, from 3-7 PM at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Danvers People-to-People Food Pantry, PO Box 2076, Danvers, MA, 01923.