NICHOLSON, Malcolm Douglas

Nicholson, Malcolm Douglas – Age 79, Enfield, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2016, at the home of his daughter, Mary Nicholson, in Timberlea. Malcolm was born in Eldon, Prince Edward Island, a son of the late Angus and Mary (MacKinnon) Nicholson. He joined the Air Force in 1957 and served for 29 years. Upon retiring from the service, he worked at IMP for 16 years. He made many friendships over the last 30 years playing with Last Chance Band, Down Home Fiddlers, the Metro Fiddlers and Bedford Fiddlers; Nick readily gave of his time to volunteer with the groups playing in various communities. Surviving are loving daughters, Sheila (Michael) Martell, Mary Ellen Nicholson; his grandchildren, Gabriel Martell, Reese and Robin Lake; sisters, Alice Whitlock, Elizabeth Hancock. He was predeceased by his wife, Ellen; brothers, Donald and Angus; sisters, Jean Hardy, Mary Cowden, Ruth Acorn. Cremation has taken place. A service of remembrance will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. in Riverview United Church, Elmsdale, with Rev. Catherine MacDonald officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial will be at a later date in Polly Cemetery, P.E.I. In lieu of flowers, donations to Polly Cemetery, c/o Wilma MacKinnon, Mount Buchanan, Belfast Post Office, P.E.I. C0A 1A0, would be appreciated. Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.

Sellapan Ramanathan, Singapore’s sixth and longestserving president, died Monday at age 92, the government announced.

Widely known as S.R. Nathan, he was hospitalized in critical condition after suffering a stroke on July 31. It was his second stroke in less than two years.

“The late Mr. Nathan passed away peacefully at Singapore General Hospital on Monday,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.

Ramanathan served two terms as Singapore’s head of state from 1999 to 2011 before being succeeded by Tony Tan Keng Yam.

He held top positions in the civil service and was appointed high commissioner to Malaysia in 1988. From 1990 to 1996, Ramanathan served as Singapore’s ambassador to the United States.

Following his stroke in July, accounts of Ramanathan’s humble beginnings - he started work without completing his studies to settle family debts - were widely circulated on social media.

“His was a story of how a young boy strove to triumph over his circumstances and make a contribution to society. He held many public service posts, and occupied the highest office in the land,” Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a Facebook post.

“He was a warm In this Aug. 17, 2005, photo, Singapore’s President S.R. Nathan smiles as he speaks to government supporters at the ruling People’s Action Party headquarters. Sellapan Ramanathan, Singapore’s sixth and longest-serving president, died Monday at age 92, the government announced. Widely known as S.R. Nathan, he was hospitalized in critical condition after suffering a stroke on July 31. It was his second stroke in less than two years. president who endeared himself to Singaporeans. I remember him as a man guided by a deep sense of duty to the nation. He stepped up each time duty called. He was a true son of Singapore,” Lee added.

The Prime Minister’s Office said arrangements for the public to pay respects and for the funeral would be announced later.

Ramanathan leaves behind a wife, daughter, son and three grandchildren.