Azul Harper

Azul Annis Harper (Nickerson), 86, passed away peacefully at home, in Maitland Augusta, Ontario, on Sunday, June 23rd 2024 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Azul was born April 11th 1938, in Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia, to parents Walden Ashworth and Imogen May (Nickerson) Nickerson. She was the eldest of three siblings with deep roots to the southern shores of Cape Sable Island and Clarkes Harbour. She was the beloved grand-daughter to Warren and Jacobine (Locke Smith) Nickerson of Barrington Passage, Nova Scotia.

Azul completed a postsecondary education in radiographic technology to become an X-ray Technician and worked within the field of health care for over thirty years. She was a proud Nova-Scotian (Blue-noser) who was immersed in Scottish Highland culture including being a piper. She was married to George Harper (Major retired -- predeceased 2015) and had three sons, Stephen (Remax Hallmark Realtor), Jamie (Inspector Ottawa Police) (Helene) and Kevin (predeceased 1972).

Azul remarried and is survived by her husband Ghanemat Fahandazh-Saadi. She was a welcomed and beloved addition to the extended Fahandazh-Saadi family. Step-mother to Jason Fahandazh.

Loving grandmother of Jason (Julia), CJ (Loralea), Kevan (predeceased 2018), Alex (Melissa) and Zachary. Step-grandmother to Stephane and Mathieu Touchette. Great-grandmother of Azul, Jordie, Kaveesha, Abigail, Caroline and Madeline and adopted great grandmother of Xavier, O-Ren, Kaden and Bailey. She is survived by her sister Walden Nickerson (Wally) and two brothers Robert Ellis (Mary), Douglas Ellis.

At her request there will not be any funeral arrangements. Donations to the Cancer Society or local food banks.