GILFORD-Sylvia J. (McKenna) (Ellingwood) Nichols, 72 of Gilford, NH died after fighting a brave physical battle in Zephyrhills, FL.
Sylvia was very maternal and especially adored her opportunities to be with newborns and infants. She took great pride in being a grandmother and great grandmother. She was a passionate childcare provider for many years as the owner of Happy Time Home Day Care. A religious and faithful Catholic, Sylvia also worked for Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s Parish.
For the last 10 years Sylvia and Leslie enjoyed warm winters with their “southern” family at Bakers Acres in Zephyrhills, FL.
Sylvia enjoyed reading a good book, scrapbooking, bocci and line dancing. She also adored her dogs, Daisy and Lilly.
Sylvia is survived by her loving husband, Leslie B Nichols of 47 years. Her three daughters; Dawn Marie Hedrick of Corpus Christi, TX, Leah Anne Bushnell of Meredith, NH and Jill Rene Abbott of Laconia, NH as well as two step daughters; Diane D Phillips of Richmond, VA and Teresa M Burris of Merrimack, NH. She is also survived by her two brothers; Rick L Morton of Penacook, NH and John Burton Reid, Jr of Skutney, VT; as well as 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
A calling hour will be held Saturday May, 12, 2018 from 9 am to 10am at St. Charles-Borromeo Church, 300 NH Route 25, and Meredith, NH.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10am also at the church.
Interment will be Noon on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Pleasant View Cemetery, Mammoth Road, Londonderry NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: St. Joseph’s Indian School PO Box 300, Chamberlain, SD 57325.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.