1. New Hanover, North Carolina
Richard ?Dick? Nichols, 88, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2013 at Davis Community, Wilmington. He was born June 16, 1925 to Roland A. Nichols and Edith Sanborn Nichols, and resided in Chester, NH.
Dick was an avid sailor and tennis player and enjoyed working with wood and wrought iron. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He retired from the Public Service Company of New Hampshire after 35 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in WW II and was a Mason.
Following retirement, Dick and Barbara moved to Florida where he spent 21 years enjoying retirement by teaching sailing to young people, playing tennis, windsurfing and working diligently for the church he attended. Dick and his wife moved to Wilmington four years ago to be closer to family.
Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Barbara; a brother, Ernest; three children, Paul, Anne, and Charles, along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family will have a celebration of Dick?s life at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2013, in the chapel of the Davis Health Care Community, 1011 Porters Neck Road, Wilmington, NC, (phone: 910-686-7195). The family will receive friends immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in Dick?s name.
Dear Barbara,
I was very sorry to learn that Dick had passed. I was fortunate to get to work with Dick during his short time with C & M Engineering and I will always remember him as a very intelligent, patient and kind man with a great smile and laugh
My condolences to you and your family at this very sad time.
Debra DerManoogian
November 04, 2013 | Goffstown, NH
Dear Barbara, Paul, Anne and Chuck:
I am saddened to hear of Dick's passing - you two were a cornerstone of my growing up in Manchester, and such good friends of my mom and dad (Jane and Don) - and such, you both were second parents to me. I have many fond memories of Dick's warm smile and laugh, and big hugs. I am so sorry for your loss, and also have passed this news along to Jane today.
Pam Lowe (Gay)
October 27, 2013 | Austin, TX
Dear Nichols family,
My mother, Kay Smith, told me she read of Dick's passing, and we were both sorry to hear it. I just wanted to pass along our condolences. Although many years have passed since I was a child in Manchester, I remember your family fondly and I'm sorry for your loss. May memories of good times bring you solace. best, Nancy Smith Brennan
Nancy
October 26, 2013 | Duxbury, VT
We were saddened today to hear about Dick's passing. To have 59 years together must have been wonderful as he was a caring and loving man. May your many memories help you at this time.
Maureen & Colin Hall
October 25, 2013 | Hooksett, NH
Dear Barbara and family,
I read about Dick's passing in the Manchester Union Leader. I remember his time at C & M Engineering. Tyler ( who passed away in 2009 ) was always greatly honored to have Dick working at C & M. He was a truly wonderful engineer.
May you and the entire family be comforted during this difficult time of transition.
Lucia Carlisle
October 24, 2013
Dear Barbara, We are saddened by the loss of Dick. You two were a wonderful couple--we cherish many happy memories of sharing times together. Our love to you, Paul, Ann, and Chuck-- Alyce and Larry
October 24, 2013
To Paul and all of his family, I am very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.
Tamar Maynard Roberts
October 24, 2013 | Bow, NH