In Mansfield, January 7, 2006 Edward F. died peacefully at home age 80. Husband of the late Lucille P. (Menard) Nichols. Residence Marydee Lane in Mansfield, formerly of North Dighton. Father of Karen Kuras of Mansfield, Sean Nichols of Londonderry, NH., Craig Nichols of Westborough, Brian Nichols of Taunton. Brother of Barbara Morey of Raynham, Marjorie Gilbert of Taunton & the late Robert Nichols. Grandfather of nine & Nephew of Gertrude (Nichols) Schofield. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St. in Taunton on Weds. January 10th at 10am. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph’s Church in North Dighton at 11am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Tues from 4-7pm. Interment in the family lot in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton. Donations may be made in Edward’s memory to the Sgt. Paul J. Nichols Memorial Fund, 11 Merrill Ave. Taunton, Ma. 02780