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Kristen Nichols Obituary
She was born in Rochester, N.Y., on March 19, 1970, daughter of James and Bonnie (Butler) Nichols of Old Saybrook.
Kristen was a 1988 graduate of Old Saybrook Senior High School and student at Gibbs College in her second year, where she was studying art. She loved photography, music and art, and will be sadly missed.
Besides her parents, she is survived by five brothers, Trevor Nichols, of Old Saybrook, Lee Verbridge, of North Stonington, Dr. James Nichols, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Geoffrey Nichols, of Willmington, N.C., and Justin Nichols, of Old Saybrook; one sister, Michelle Henrie, of Centerville, Utah, and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 20th, at the First Church of Christ Congregational in Old Saybrook. Family and friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Burial in Riverside Cemetery will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Kristen's memory to the Old Saybrook Senior High School Music Dept., Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook CT 06475 or to the Save the Sound, 18 Reyno1ds St., East Norwalk, CT 06855.
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TANYA BATES-KLEIN
February 6, 2005
Although I was not a close friend of Kristin's I will miss her smiling face. She was a friendly person and I am glad I did know her.
Joelle Wheeler
January 27, 2005
I have fond memories of Kristen that bring me back to grade school. We sat in many classes together, exchanged numerous notes, spent time together after school, played on many of the same teams, and shared a lot of laughs. My thoughts are with Kristen's family and close friends at this time.
Nancy Shepard Gatta
January 19, 2005
I have so many wonderful memories of Kristen. We played field hockey and basketball together, and we sat near each other in band every day. We always had a blast no matter what we were doing. Lots of laughing and good times. I am greatful for the memories I have with her. I know many of our teammates feel the same way. I will always remember the fun sleepovers during basketball season watching movies and eating eveything that was bad for us. Much love to you all. Kristen was a beautiful friend to have, and she will be missed.
Doc
January 19, 2005
There have been few people I have ever met on this earth with more spirit, more drive, more good intention. May her spirit be flying high tonight. I will miss you.
Carolyn Kalahar
January 18, 2005
So very sad, but so very thankful for the time and laughter and love you shared with my daughter, Kayla.
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