WEST BOYLSTON- Jeannette M. (Smith) Nichols, 88, died Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Radius Healthcare Center in Worcester. Her husband of 54 years, Arthur “Tootie” Nichols passed away in 2007. She leaves three children, Marion E. Hardwick of Garden City, KS, Arthur T. Nichols, Jr. of Ocala, FL and Bruce A. Nichols of West Boylston; five grandchildren, Eric, Amy, Becki, Adam and Ryan; two great granddaughters, Darbi and Ember. She also leaves her brother Wallace Smith and sister, Rita Rodriquenz of Fitchburg; nephews and nieces. Her sister Evelyn Bonner and two brothers, Emil and Francis Smith predeceased her.
She was born in Fitchburg, daughter of Harrison and M. Laura (Gingras) Smith. Jeannette was a retired upholstery worker and housewife. A quiet woman, she enjoyed bowling, square dancing, attending church and visits with family and friends.
The funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 26th at 11:00 AM in Oakdale United Methodist Church, 15 North Main St., West Boylston. Burial will follow in High Plains Cemetery, West Boylston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Oakdale United Methodist Church, 15 North Main St., W. Boylston, MA 01583 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. To place an online condolence please visit www.faybrothers.com