Clarence “Nick” G. Nickerson, 78, of Northport passed away at home on October 17, 2017.  He was born in Belfast on June 11, 1939 the son of Kenneth and Alice (Reynolds) Nickerson Sr.  Nick was a tugboat captain in Belfast for many years working for Eastern Maine Towage and for Exxon on the East Coast. 

He is predeceased by his parents, daughter Deborah Nickerson and a sister and brother-in-law.  Nick is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margaret (Weston) Nickerson; brother Kenneth Nickerson Jr. and wife Barbara of Belfast; sister Ruth Curtis, of North Carolina; sister-in-law Fern Heath and her husband, Warren Heath, Jr., of Searsmont; several nieces and nephews; and special friend Harold Harvey.  

Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at ripostafh.com.  Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, Belfast.