Laurence Richmond Nichols

NICHOLS, Laurence Richmond
Town of Southport
Resident
Was a native Elmiran, born June 14, 1911, the son of the late Richmond C. and Ida M. (Piper) Nichols, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at the age of 97. In addition to his parents, Laurence was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Kathleen, who passed away just two short years ago, October 27, 2005. His brother, George Clark Nichols in 1926; son, Dale Albro Nichols in 1993; sister, Thelma A. Nichols in 1906, also predeceased him. He is survived by his son, Calvin Nichols of Farmington, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Fredrick Nagle of Freedom, NY; granddaughter, Joanne (Eugene) Rutkofskie of Knightdale, NC. For 40 years Laurence was a dedicated employee of Moore Business Forms. He was a faithful member of the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church and member of the AARP. He loved gardening in the family owned greenhouses and was fascinated with beekeeping. Laurence was a dedicated father who will be greatly missed. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Friday, July 11, 2008, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral services honoring his life will follow the visitation. (2 p.m.) The Reverend Mark Erway will celebrate Laurence's services. Interment will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery, Caton, NY where Laurence will be laid to rest with his beloved Kathleen. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to a charity of one's own choice. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for his family in obituaries at www.olthof.com.