Nancy Nichols

1939 - 2025

Nancy Nichols

New London, NH - Nancy L. (Livingstone) Nichols died peacefully with her children by her side on November 2, 2025, in Lebanon, NH, after a fall in her home at the age of 86.

Nancy was born on May 22, 1939, in New York, NY, to Alexander F. and Dorothy H. (Nickerson) Livingstone. She was their second child, a surprise twin with her slightly older brother, Alexander "Sandy" Livingstone.

Nancy attended high school in Groton, MA, and graduated from Westbrook Junior College in Westbrook, ME.

Nancy met her husband, F. Stanley "Stan" Nichols, in the late 1950s, when they worked at neighboring summer camps on Cape Cod. They had been married for 47 years when Stan died of cancer in 2007. Together, they ran the family's manufacturers' sales organization, the Nichols Associates, for over 30 years.

Nancy loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and her community could rely on her to help whenever needed. She always hosted a family Christmas (her favorite holiday) party that was not to be missed.

Nancy was an accomplished seamstress, having won many local and state awards for her work and at least one national award. She loved sewing and knitting and often made handmade gifts for her relatives and friends.

Nancy was firm in her Christian faith, and during her time in Shelburne, she was a member of the First Congregational Church of Shelburne. While living in New Hampshire, she was an active member of the South Newbury Union Church and dedicated much of her time to helping others. She spent several years working part-time in the dining hall at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH, where she loved interacting with the students who were always greeted by her infectious smile. She worked briefly as a bagger and cashier at Hannaford supermarket in New London, NH, where she enjoyed making new friends and seeing old friends come through her lane.

Nancy and Stan lived in Melrose, MA, during their early years together. They had four children, and in 1974, the family moved to Shelburne, MA, where they lived for more than 30 years. In retirement, they split their time between Largo, Florida, and Newbury, NH. After Stan passed, Nancy settled in New London, NH, to be nearer her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, where she has lived for the last nine years.

Nancy is predeceased by her husband, Frederick Stanley "Stan" Nichols, her eldest son, Geoffrey "Geoff" Scott Nichols, her parents, Alexander F. and Dorothy H. (Nickerson) Livingstone, her sister, Marcia Vandermast, and her twin brother, Alexander "Sandy" Livingstone.

Nancy is survived by her son Christopher "Chris" M. Nichols and his wife Rebecca "Becky" J. (Lemek) Nichols of Westford, MA, her son Frederick "Rick" S. Nichols of Tilton, NH, her daughter, Rebecca L. Nichols, and her fiancé Paul Chabot of West Dover, VT, her sister, Janet Shirley of Franklin, NH, 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the South Newbury Union Church, 162 Village Rd, Newbury, NH 03255, with a reception at the nearby Friendship House. A burial service will be held at noon on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Hill Cemetery, Old Village Rd, Shelburne, MA 01370, where she will be laid to rest with Stan. A reception at the nearby Fellowship Hall with follow.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the South Newbury Union Church, 162 Village Rd, Newbury, NH 03255, and/or the First Congregational Church of Shelburne, 21 Church Common Road, Shelburne, MA 01370.

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