Obituary of Norma R Guillaume

Cohoes – Norma R. Nickerson Guillaume, 86, of Cohoes passed away at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.  Born and educated in Green Island, she was the daughter of the late John and Edith Whitney Nickerson.  Norma was a homemaker staying home to raise her children.  A longtime member, for over 59 years of the United Church of Cohoes, she sang in the choir and was a member of the Women’s Association.  Norma is survived by her husband of 68 years Eugene Guillaume of Cohoes, her children Paula (Bill) Sampson of Florida, Barbara (Don) Giek of Loudonville, Brenda (Dan) Carey of Ballston Spa and her late son David Guillaume.  Grandmother of Bob (Jess) Giek, Nick Gildea, Eric (Linsay) Giek, Michael (Amber) Carey, Misty Guillaume, Erin (Jason) DeVoe, Jaime Giek and Katie (Matt) Ware and 12 great grandchildren.  Sister of Chick (Anne) Nickerson of Ma and the late Ken Nickerson, Guy Nickerson and Naomi Geraci.  Also survived by nieces and nephews.  A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11:00am at the United church of Cohoes, 123 Mohawk Street, Cohoes with Rev. Nick TeBordo officiating.  The family will receive friends at the Church on Saturday morning from 9:30am to 11:00am prior to the service.  Friends who wish to remember Norma in a special way may donate to the United church of Cohoes in her memory.  The family would like to thank Jaime for lovingly taking good care of her grandmother.