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1926 - 2011
William Allen Nichols, age 84, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Metron of Cedar Springs. He was born October 1, 1926 in Lambeth, Ontario, the son of Milfred and Nora (Marsh) Nichols. On November 4, 1944, he married the former Mary Gerow in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She preceded him in death in 1989. He proudly served in the Canadian Navy. In 1955, the family moved from Canada to Belding, where Bill was employed at Process Equipment. They later moved to Lakeview, during which time he worked at Morbark in Winn. He was a talented, hardworking man who could design and build anything. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, and will be missed, especially by his children, Carroll (Jim) Wood of Cedar Springs, David (Ilene) Nichols of Athens, AL, Susan (Pat) Riley of Allegan, and Bill (Deb) Nichols of Manistee; ten grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his loving wife, Mary, he was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Patrick Riley, Jr. and Raymond Nichols; his sister, Lena Oliver; and two brothers, Robert and Morley Nichols. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with visitation from 1:30 to 3:00 PM prior to the service. Rev. Michael Biedenbender will serve as officiant, and burial will follow in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. Memorial contributions may be given to Redeemer Lutheran Church (12775 Northland Dr., Big Rapids, MI 49307).
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Mark and Cathleen Richardson
Tuesday June 28, 2011 at
9:53 PM
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Caroll and Jim,
Our hearts go out to you both. May your spirits be lifted by the memories of your father. We love you.
Mark and Cat
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Connie and Cathy Nichols, Toronto and London, Ont
Tuesday June 28, 2011 at
9:04 PM
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We extend fond goodbye wishes and prayers to Bill, our last Nichols uncle, and sympathy to our cousins and other members of his family. Our thoughts are with you all, although we cannot physically be there to celebrate his life and influences. To Bob's girls, Uncle Bill was a fun, laid-back, "go with the flow", easy to talk to, loveable man sporting his crew-cut style. He spread the Nichols family to Michigan and Florida and kept in contact with the folks in Ontario by attending a family picnic during the summer holidays. The body passes but the spirit goes on.
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Connie and Cathy Nichols
Tuesday June 28, 2011 at
8:52 PM
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We extend fond goodbye wishes and prayers to Bill, our last Nichols uncle, and sympathy to our cousins and the rest of his family. Our thoughts are with all of you although we cannot physically be there to celebrate his life and influences. To Bobs girls, Uncle Bill was a fun, laid-back, go with the flow , easy to talk to, loveable man sporting his crew-cut style. He spread the Nichols family to Michigan and Florida and kept in contact with the folks in Ontario through attending a family picnic during the summer holidays. The body passes but the spirit goes on.
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Shannon and Marc Serle West Lorne ON
Tuesday June 28, 2011 at
10:29 AM
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Family reunions at New Glasgow will always provide great memories. Thanks
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Daisy Hodgetts Strathroy ON Canada
Tuesday June 28, 2011 at
10:23 AM
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So sorry to hear of your loss. I can not come as I am in the hospital at this time.
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Heather and Robert Sharp Watford, ON
Tuesday June 28, 2011 at
10:21 AM
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We will miss you. We loved your wonderful visits/stories at the New Glasgow Ontario family reunions.
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Victoria Whitfield
Monday June 27, 2011 at
6:53 PM
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I will never forget all the time we got to spend together, you were an amazing man & still are! May you rest in peace. I love you!
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Fred & Helen Johnston & Ron Cook
Sunday June 26, 2011 at
8:41 PM
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So sorry to learn of your loss. We will be praying for you and your family.
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Scott W. Riley
Sunday June 26, 2011 at
8:39 PM
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RIP Grandpa! I will always cherish the wonderful times we had together.
Love,
Your Grandson
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