Gordon Byron Nichols

Gordon Byron Nichols, age 85, of Freeport, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2023, with family by his side at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born February 24, 1937, in Rossway, he was a son of the late Arthur Nichols and Christina Cann (née Prime).

Over the years he had many jobs in both Nova Scotia and Ontario, including bank teller, Canadian Tire clerk, fish plant worker, grave digger, and road sander. He was also involved in the construction of the Lovers Lane Bridge and the Freeport telecommunications tower. He had been a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department, as well as the Freeport Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. A two-time cancer survivor, his faith was an integral part of his outlook both on life and death. He was a devoted family man, from raising his own children to the time he spent with his grandchildren and great-granddaughter. In all things, he was gentle, calm, loving and godly. He also gave generously, including to family and local businesses. After Moving to the Islands Manor, he was happy to offer his former home to his grandson and family. He enjoyed playing bingo, cards, crib, Monopoly and bowling, and he was known to shuffle cards with the flair of a Vegas dealer.

He is survived by his wife Ada Marie Nichols (née Manette); daughters, Christina ( Larry) Prime, and Susan (Jim) Johnson; sons, Mark, Colin, Robert, Richard and Cecil Nichols; grandsons, Christopher (Alicia) Prime and Ronnie, Daniel and Matthew Johnson; great-grandchildren, Catalaya Munroe-Prime, and Kyle and Chauncey Munroe; Aunt Janice Trimper and many cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his step-father Charles Cann, sister Althea Nichols and his brother Alfred Cann.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gordons Memory can be made to the Freeport Baptist Church, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Freeport Food Bank, or a charity of your choice.

Under the care of Jayne’s Funeral Home, visitation will be held Monday. January 9th 6-8pm, and funeral service will be held Tuesday the 10th at 1pm, both from the Freeport Baptist Church. Interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery, and a reception following at the Freeport Baptist Church.

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