Gary E. Nichols

Gary E. Nichols, age 65, of Gasport, entered into rest on Friday, September 19, 2008 at Niagara Hospice House. Born February 20, 1943 in Lockport, he was the son of the late Herbert and Lorraine (Prahler) Nichols. Gary was married to Janice (nee Siracusa), August 6, 1966 at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church in Lockport. They had been married for 42 years. He had worked at Harrison Radiator as an engineer, retiring in 1998 after 37 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s R.C. Church in Gasport for over 37 years, being on their Building and Grounds Committee, the Finance Committee and also being an usher. He was a member of the Town of Hartland Planning Board for three years and was a Councilman for the past 30 years. He was an active member of the Forest Practice Board Region, nine for the past 25 years being Past Chairman of the New York State Forest Board Master Forester 2002. He was also a member of the Gasport Lions Club. He was a recipient of the Robert Uplinger Award, the Melvin Jones Award and the Distinguished Service Award. He was on the Board of Directors and was past President, Vice President, Secretary and tail twister. He was a family man and enjoyed playing bridge, farming and white water canoeing. Gary had traveled extensively going to England, Germany, France, Korea, Luxemburg, Holland and Africa. He had lived in Gasport all of his life.His loving wife, Janice, survives him. Dear father of Christine (Tom) Britt of Gasport, Tracy (Russell) Ehrmann of Charlotte, NC, Michael (Tracy) Nichols of Gasport and Kevin Nichols of Myrtle Beach, SC. Grandfather of five grandchildren, Nick, Rachel, Miranda, Marshall and Sarah. Brother of Sandra (Jack) Dennis of Jackson, WY and Cheryl Reed (Richard Weeks) of Barker. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street, Gasport, on Sunday from 1-4 and 6-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from Holy Trinity Parrish St. Stephen’s R.C. Church, 21 Vernon Street, Middleport, on Monday at 11:00 AM, with the Reverend Daniel Fawls officiating. Interment will be in Hartland Central Cemetery, Gasport, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Niagara Hospice or to the Gasport Lions Club. Please sign guest register at www.sherriefuneralhome.com