Obituary for
William G. Nichols
WILLIAM G. NICHOLS
EASTON
Easton – William G. Nichols, 70, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 13, 2022 at a Presque Isle healthcare facility, following a period of declining health. He was born June 16, 1951 in Fort Fairfield, the son of Clayton and Kathleen (Osser) Nichols.
He attended Easton schools and worked in the potato farming industry until he suffered a tragic accident in 1969, loosing the use of his legs. Although William spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair, he never let his disability define who he was or deprive him of a full and happy life. William enjoyed coin collecting, barbeques and other family and social gatherings, and especially country and western music.
In addition to his parents, William was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph S. Nichols, Tom Nichols; one sister, Christine Garvey; one nephew, Rick Garvey.
He is survived by one brother, Lawrence Nichols of Easton; eight nephews and spouses, Joseph K. and Tania Nichols of Fort Fairfield, Jeff A. Nichols of Westfield, Justin L. Nichols of Presque Isle, Travis Nichols of Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, George Garvey of Southbridge, MA, Peter Nichols of Biddeford, Paul Nichols of Caribou, Dan Allin of Connecticut; four nieces and spouses, Roxanne and Paul Arguin of East Brookfield, MA, Cindy Garvey of Mapleton, Tammy Garvey of Rutland, MA, Patty and Richard Lappage of Perth-Andover, New Brunswick.
A graveside service will be conducted Friday, May 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Pine Tree Cemetery, Easton. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mr. Nichols to the charity or organization of one’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield.