George W. Nichols

BARRE - The family of George William “Nick” Nichols sadly announce his passing Sunday, February 6, 2022.

Born on December 3, 1939, in Plainfield, he was the son of Leo A. and Emma H. (Baldwin) Nichols, Sr. He attended Barre Schools. After school he enlisted in the Marines, serving for a year and then the enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served until he was honorably discharged in August of 1959.

George worked at various jobs. He owned and operated service Stations on the Barre-Montpelier Road, distributed Snap-On-Tools, worked at Sprague Electric and Bond Auto. During his life he lived and worked in Connecticut and Florida but always returned to Vermont.

He was a true Vermonter – he knew many people wherever he went and if did not know them when he arrived, he would before he left. A social butterfly, he enjoyed visiting with friends and family most. He was an avid Red Sox and Celtics Fan, his summer residence was a camper, going to and residing at numerous campgrounds. George loved music and dancing – especially line dancing. In his spare time, he enjoyed antique cars, attending auctions, NASCAR racing and tinkering. He spent hours in his workshop or garage tinkering. And, as a collector of things you may use some day – he had the parts to customize most anything, or if you needed it, he had it.

George was previously married twice, but when he met Murielle (Midge) Drew the two shared a great companionship. They married and enjoyed many happy years together traveling, dancing, and camping. They became snowbirds, spending winters in Englewood, Florida until Midge’s untimely death in 2015.

Survivors include his son Kevin (Judi) Nichols of Enfield, CT; his daughters Dee (Scott) Richardson and Chantal (Michael) Bove; and; his stepdaughter Stephanie (Jeremy Gonyon) Drew; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many camper friends that he considered family as well as his close friend Dotty Dunn.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Midge, his brother Leo Nichols, Jr., and his sisters Shirley Granger, Lorraine Hebert, and Carolyn Gagne.

The family would like to thank the staff at Suffield House who cared for George in his last days.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the Hooker Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre with inurnment to follow in the Berlin Corner Cemetery in Berlin. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association – Vermont Chapter, PO Box 275, Winooski, VT  05404, or via https://www.alz.org/Vermont/donate