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William Nicholson Obituary

NICHOLSON, William J., III William Joseph Nicholson, III, 56, of West Suffield died Tuesday, (December 14, 2004) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Hartford, son of Beulah (Spear) Nicholson of West Suffield and the late William J. Nicholson, Jr. He had lived in West Suffield all his life. Bill graduated from Suffield High School in 1967, attended Central Connecticut State University and the University of Hartford. He was employed at Cigna and Lincoln Financial retiring this past year. He enjoyed collecting and restoring Ford Mustangs and was an artist and photographer. He recently became a member of the East Granby Congregational Church. Besides his mother he leaves two brothers and a sister-in-law, Thomas E. Nicholson of West Suffield, Robert S. and Lin Nicholson, a nephew, Douglas and a niece, Joan Nicholson, all of West Simsbury; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m. at the Nicholson and Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East Street, Suffield. Burial will be in West Suffield Cemetery. His family will receive friends Sat. prior to the service from 9:30-11 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Suffield Ambulance Association, PO Box 642, Suffield, CT 06078.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 16, 2004.

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Donna Nicholson

January 2, 2005

Billy was a great person to grow up with, I will always remember those times on the farm and at the lake. The pack of 6 kids who were always together, inventing games, playing basketball. He was like an older brother to me and I will remember him as such.

Debra Armata

December 18, 2004

My deepest condolences and prayer go out to the Nicholson Family.

Gail Lonczewski

December 16, 2004

I worked with Bill for many years at CIGNA. He was an extraordinary person, friendly teammate and a man of integrity. He had a wonderful sense of humor. I am sadden by his passing and express my sincere condolences to his family.

Wendy Feer

December 16, 2004

Bill and I worked closely together at both CIGNA and Lincoln, and he was one of the best teammates I've ever had. He was always there to lend a hand; he was truly kind; and he was one of those rare people who never take their frustration out on others.



Bill will be greatly missed.

Joan Zdanis

December 16, 2004

Bill was a joy to know; his quiet manner and sense of humor always made me smile. He was kind, sincere, and always there when you needed him. I am glad to have known him. He will be sadly and greatly missed.

Darlene Engelke

December 16, 2004

Bill was a kind and wonderful man. He was always smiling. I worked with him both at CIGNA and at Lincoln. The needs of those who miss him dearly are in my prayers.

Amy Seelig

December 16, 2004

My deepest most heartfelt sympathies to the entire family.

Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home

December 16, 2004

With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.

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