Name: Visitation for RAYMOND NICHOLS
Start: 2023-01-07T09:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-01-07T11:00:00.000Z
Location: Southeast Funeral and Cremation Funeral Service

NICHOLS, Raymond Raymond Arthur Nichols was born on April 26, 1937, in Washington, D.C. to Jesse Nichols Brookins and later resided in Boston, MA. He met and married Ramona Baker from Pensacola, FL, on June 16, 1957. They had three sons, Late Raymond II, Mark, and Derek Nichols. They were happily married for 63 years. Ray graduated from Boston Technical High School and joined the US Air Force and served for four years and was honorably discharged in 1957. He continued with college studies after the Air Force. He worked at Magnesium Casting Company in Hyde Park as a Manufacturing Foreman and was later promoted as Personnel Director for 37 years. He later joined the Strategic Pricing Group for 12 years where he later retired. Ray was an avid sports fan and was very active in the Easton community. He Coached and Referee for Immaculate Conception Church Basketball League where he was a member for many years. He was an active member of the Jaycees, Knights of Columbus and Oliver Ames Gridiron President. He also had a passion in refereeing semi-pro basketball leagues. Rays gift of humor and the seamless ability to love and support family and friends made him special to all who came into his sphere of influence. He was a dedicated supporter of all his son's, granddaughters and grandson athletic pursuits and interests. Raymond was called home on December 20, 2022. Left to mourn, share and continue his memories are loving wife, Ramona Nichols of North Easton, MA; son, Mark Nichols and wife June Gabrielle Nichols of Hudson MA, and Derek Nichols and wife Renee of Taunton, MA; grandchildren, Tatiana Nichols of California, and Janay Nichols and Jevon and great grandchild Zhakari of Taunton MA; and a host of relatives and friends. He leaves us to join his mother, Jesse Brookins and son, Raymond Nichols II, who preceded him in death. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 9:00â€"11:00 AM at Southeast Funeral Home 93 Center St. North Easton, followed by Memorial Service at 11:30 AM with Clergy officiating. Interment will be at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery of North Easton. Military Honors will be conducted by the United States Air Force. Memorial donations in Raymond's memory may be directed to the Veterans Wounded Warrior, https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org For directions or to leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.southeastfuneralhome.com Visiting Hours: 9:00-11:00 am Southeast Funeral Home 93 Center St North Easton, MA 02356

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for RAYMOND NICHOLS

23 Entries

Stephen Clifford

January 29, 2025

To Ray's Family
I happened across Ray's obituary notice tonight by accident
My name is Steve Clifford and I met Ray in the late 80's early 90's. I was running extremely competitive adult hoop leagues up to pro-am levels and quite frankly I was losing control of the program. Then miraculously a friend asked me if I knew this guy Ray from Red Dot Mason and I said no
Honestly, the league was teetering on the whole black/white tension and I called this ref Ray
Didn't know one thing about him, but met him, liked him, hired him and witnessed the league blossom. Ray refereed all the big games and his voice of reason dominated every game.
All of sudden white or black was inconsequential.....the game took over
I loved Ray
Sorry for your loss so belatedly
Stephen Clifford

Linda Patti Fresh

April 7, 2023

My sincere condolences to Ramona, Mark&June, Derek & Family.

Your Dad was so nice. I can still hear his laugh. Everyone loved your dad. My
Dad loved coaching Basketball w him. He was a friend to all. .
May he rest in peace . May his memories comfort you when you are sad.
Linda Patti (Fresh)

Beverly A Baker-Ruff

January 15, 2023

To the Nicholas Family: Sending my deepest heartfelt condolences to you all. May God grant you peace and comfort in this time of despair
In God's love, your Niece, Evangelist Beverly Baker-Ruff

TonyB from Canton

January 9, 2023

Ray Nichols was one of the nicest guys I ever met.
We knew each other through basketball and became friends.
God Bless Ray Nichols and All Who Love Him.

Kurt

January 7, 2023

Mr Nichols was truly a great man in every aspect. Not only could he wear a suit and tie and be the utmost professional but could also hang out and converse on any level. Growing up in the same neighborhood Ray was a father figure to all of us kids not only his own. Whenever I saw him he always wore a smile which would turn into his famous sleeping grin as he would remark "what are you goofballs up to now?!" Words cannot express how much he will be missed by is all, rest in peace.

Sallie Wilson

Sent Flowers

Mike Oliver

January 6, 2023

I am representing a team of people who worked with Ray at the Strategic Pricing Group. I have accumulated remembrances from over 30 of Ray's former teammates at SPG. Unfortunately, I cannot post the accumulated comments because of size. In summary it is truly remarkable what a difference Ray made to all of our lives. He was truly loved and respected by all of us. I will give the family a document with all the responses at the memorial service. I have also included a picture from Ray's SPG retirement party.

Ray was truly a great man. We all feel privileged to have known Ray and he will be missed.

Annette (Kim) Singletary

January 6, 2023

My heart is heavy with the lost of my Uncle Raymond - He was the Matriarch of our Nichols family and will be greatly missed. I will miss our phone conversations and the history of growing up with my grandparents Lillian & Harold Nichols, since I was only 4 years old when Nana went home. I enjoyed hearing your memories of her.
RIHP Uncle Raymond Nichols
Love and Miss you
Your 1st cousin (Kim)

Carole Dinneen

January 3, 2023

My sincere condolences to Ramona, Derek and family, June and my "adopted" son, Mark. I know Ray rests in peace and watches over all of you- as he always did.
Love, Carole Dinneen

Robert Hughes

January 2, 2023

Uncle Ray has always been one of the funniest and kindest person I knew. My heart and prayers go out to the family. I will miss him very much. Much love to you Aunt Ramona, Mark, Derek, and to the entire family. May you rest in peace. Love always, Robert Hughes (nephew) and family.

Michael Reilly

December 31, 2022

My you rest in eternal peace Mr. Nichols. To Mrs. Nichols Mark and Dereck my deepest sympathies during this time. You will always be warmly thought of in some of my earliest childhood memories as a loving caring family. May God bring you peace strength and love.

Natalie Baker Fisher (niece)

December 31, 2022

Uncle Ray, You were an absolute Joy. You will be missed. Love you and please give Momma a big hug and kiss for me. Blessings to Auntie, Mark and Derek and their families. I love you all.

Paul Cole

December 30, 2022

Uncle Raymond was always so inviting and so encouraging. He adored family and we will forever remember and still talk about those BBQ´s in the suburbs Thanks Uncle Raymond´s for the 100s of family members you loved and encouraged to strive. RestU

Leslie Yatdt

December 30, 2022

My Condolences to the Family my thoughts and prayers are with you . Uncle Raymond will truly be missed I Love you all Love Leslie Yarde

Stella Barlow

December 30, 2022

Ray was the Patriarch of the Nichols family he was the glue that kept us together. 50 plus years of 4th of July cookouts will always be remembered. I will never forget you, you will always be in my heart. Ramona, Mark, Derrick, Gaby and Renee my Condolences and Prayers to you all love you

Clifton and Sallie Wilson

December 30, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, may you continue to feel comforted by the love of the family and friends. Our memories will always be the love of a brother- in-law, friend and jokester, who showed love and a sense of humor that made us laugh. It is a joy to call you BROTHER, Ray. We love you and miss you already...May God Bless

Derek and Family

December 30, 2022

My Father In Law was truly the Best Dad You could of had.Knowing him for 36 years has been a Blessing.The Best Papa to all our Children wouldn´t miss a game a show or any event the Kids had.He was always there supporting them no matter what.Encouraging them to just do your best.Dad We will miss you so Much, But we will treasure all the good times we had with you.You was always making us laugh.always there when we needed you especially Derek.There is so much more I can talk about,but not enough space .We love you.We Miss You You are Truly our Guardian Angel.Rest In Paradise Dad.

Maria L. Wilson

December 29, 2022

Uncle Ray has always been one of my most favorite people of all time. My heart and prayers go out to the family. I will miss him very much. Much love to you Aunt Mona, Derek, and Mark, and to the family. Love always, Maria L. Wilson (niece)

Bill Niland

December 28, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with the Nichols family. Mr. Nichols was a wonderful caring man. He gave his time so generously for his children and for all of the children growing up in Easton. He was always there with a kind word of support encouragement. We were truly blessed to have had mentors like him as we were growing up. Rest in Peace, you will certainly be missed.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Bill Marsan

Sent Flowers

Bill Marsan

December 28, 2022

Ray was one of the more influential people in my life. He coached and supported me as a basketball player from 4th grade through high school. He gave me the instruction and confidence I needed to develop as a player. More importantly, he was a role model for what it means to be a man. I will be eternally grateful for his guidance and support. My prayers are with Ramona, Mark, Derek and all of Ray's extended family. He was a prince of a guy.

Lisa Spadafora Thompson

December 28, 2022

Ray Nichols was a true class act. Somehow he pulled off being completely professional but also approachable, street smart and book smart, funny and kind yet knowing when to be serious. I never would have had a nearly 3-decade career in consulting if it wasn't for Ray teaching me about work/life balance. He made it easy - "Family (and friends) first. Work the other stuff around it." We love you and we'll miss you Ray but your simple words of wisdom and the MANY days of laughter will live on. - Lisa Thompson

Janay Nichols

December 27, 2022

My grandpa was the best person ever he always had the best ideas and we always played chess and we made our famous eggs and play our I love you game he was the best he always gave to the corporations in easton mass such as the north easton savings bank he was a part of he was a very amazing person and he is so heavenly missed he is gone but never forgotten I love you papa.

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