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Harold “Bud” Nichols, Jr.

Published: December 11, 2013 12 Condolences

Harold

1941 – 2013

Putnam – Harold “Bud” Nichols, Jr., 72, of Walnut Rd., died Wednesday December 11, 2013 at home after a long battle with cancer.  He is the loving husband of Irene A. (Brochu) Nichols. They were married on July 24, 1965, in St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam.  Born in Willimantic on July 20, 1941, he was the son of the late Harold and Theresa (Lepine) Nichols. He lived in Putnam all his life and loved the town.

He graduated from Putnam High School in 1959 and attended H. Ellis Technical and Hartford State Technical Institute.  He also served in Army National Guard from 1961 to 1967.  Bud worked at SNET until 1973 and then became involved in real estate, building and sales.

Bud served as a board member and Chairman for the Putnam board of finance, a member of the Putnam Rotary, and the CT board of Realtors and was Chief Ranger for the Forester of America.

Bud enjoyed traveling to Florida in the winter with his wife Irene. They enjoyed their home and friends at Lily Lake.

In addition to his wife, Bud is survived by his son; David E. Nichols and his wife Cindy of Putnam; daughter, Sandra Brisco and John Williams of Putnam; brother, Ronald F. Nichols and his wife Diane of East Hampton; and four grandchildren Ashley and Jennifer Nichols and Daniel and Matthew Brisco of Putnam and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Gerald A. Nichols in 1976.

He will be remembered by all for his genuine kindness and a willingness to help others.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Bud’s family from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 13, 2013 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, where the funeral will assemble on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 9:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial  at 10:30 am in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 230 Providence St, Putnam, CT.  Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery with full Military Honors.  For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

 

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Army National Guard, CT, Forester of America, Funeral, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, H. Ellis Technical, Harold “Bud” Nichols, Hartford State Technical Institute, Hospice of Northeast Connecticut, Jr., Putnam, Putnam board of finance, Putnam High School, Putnam Rotary, SNET, St. Mary Cemetery, St. Mary Church of the Visitation

Condolence Messages

  1. Tom LeBlanc

    December 12, 2013 at 8:29 am

    Ms Irene, David & Sandy, I am so sorry for your loss. Bud was a great sharing / caring person. I will miss seeing him.

  2. David

    December 12, 2013 at 11:32 am

    To everyone that sees this– The greatest honor that could ever be bestowed in this life, was to be given the chance to be the son of Bud Nichols. My family and I would like to extend our sincere appreciation for all the condolences and heartfelt sympathies we are receiving from all those who shared in his life. We have now lost one of the greatest and kindest men we all will ever know. It is our wonderful memories of him however, that we will retain in all of our hearts, and cherish forever

    Good bye dad —– and Gods Speed to you wherever you go —
    Until we meet again —

  3. Charles & Kathy Brodeur

    December 13, 2013 at 5:22 am

    So sorry for your loss Sandy and Cindy. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time. God Bless you all.

  4. Mary & Jerry QUArtermaine

    December 13, 2013 at 8:53 am

    RIP Bud our very dear friend, who we will miss so very much! I know your family will feel your your strength and Love forever!

  5. Joanne Cousino

    December 13, 2013 at 10:39 am

    Irene and family; We are so sorry for your loss. Bud truly fought the fight and he is now at peace. May God give you strength to get through this most difficult time. He will be truly missed by all his Lily Lake friends. God Bless you and your family.

    Denes & Joanne Cousino

  6. Caroline Champagne Paquette Charrois

    December 13, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    Irene our prayers are with you and your family
    at this time of sorrow,we send our love to you all
    Aunt Jeanne Champagne and families
    Caroline

  7. Linda Thorstenson

    December 13, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss. Our thought’s and Prayer’s are with you. and Your family.

    Linda Thorstenson
    Milton Korch Sr.

  8. David and Danielle Weiss

    December 13, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    Irene, David and Sandy – Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Bud was one of the kindest and funniest people we had the pleasure of knowing. He could always brighten a room with his smile and sense of humor. It was an honor to have known him.

  9. Brenda Bruneau Sadowski

    December 14, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    Irene and family,
    I have just learned of the passing of Buddy. Please accept my condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  10. Paul and Lea Herrick

    December 18, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    David and family

    We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Please know that you remain in our thoughts and prayers.

  11. Joan Lamoureux Taylor

    December 20, 2013 at 10:55 am

    So sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. I will miss him at our class reunions.

  12. Paul and Laura Jean Feige

    December 21, 2013 at 8:52 am

    Irene and family, We are very sorry for your loss.Bud was a amazing man,I am glad I was able to know him,work with him,and spend as much time with him as I did.He will be truly missed.

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