In Taunton, January 30, 2013 George L. Nichols Sr., age 69 passed away in Morton Hospital following a brief illness. George is survived by his loving wife Ann M. (Jennings) Nichols of Taunton. He was born in Boston, the son of the late Charles & Emma (Golden) Nichols. He has resided in Taunton since 1979 and was formerly of N.C. and Boston. George served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He was currently employed for the City of Taunton in the DPW and formerly for H&L Bloom. He was a member of the Masons’, DeMolay as well as the Air Force Association. George also volunteered in his free time with the Taunton Youth Football, Cubs and Pop Warner. He was a train collector, stamp collector and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and U.S. history. Above all George cherished his time with his family. George also leaves his children George Nichols, Theresa Nichols and her fiancée Tadd TJ Perry, Vicki Chaves and her husband Arsenio. He also leaves his six grandchildren Kendra Perry, Tyler Nichols, Alexandra Chaves, Kassidy Nichols, Antonio Chaves and Mylie Perry. George also leaves several nieces and nephews and many close friends. A funeral home service will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton MA on Monday at 11am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Sunday from 2-5pm. Burial will be in Bourne National Cemetery at 12:45pm. Donations in George’s memory may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice.