Kenneth Nichols

Kenneth B. Nichols, 92, of St. Johnsbury, VT died on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center in St. Johnsbury, VT following a courageous battle with cancer.

Ken was born in West Burke, VT on December 21, 1928 to the late Francis and Ruth (Brigham) Nichols. Ken’s career was in the automotive industry, selling parts for various local businesses and then after retirement he delivered auto parts as well as new and used autos. He was a member of the Crescent Lodge #66 Free and Accepted Masons, Mt. Sinai Shrine #3 in Montpelier, Yankee Waters CB and Travelers Club and a former officer with the Lyndonville Fire Dept. Following retirement, Ken & his wife, Alice, toured 44 states with their travel trailer. Ken also enjoyed golfing, sharing coffee or beer with his buddies, snowmobiling, and spending winters in Florida for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Alice (Edmunds) Little Nichols; sons: John Nichols of Ponte Verde FL and Vail, CO, Richard (Diana) of Tyler, TX, David (Jane) of Springfield VT; step-daughters Patricia Peck of Dillwyn, VA and Jane (James) Ruggles of Lyndonville, VT;  many grandchildren, great-grandchildren,  great-great grandchildren, and nieces & nephews .

He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Marion (Watkins) Nichols Garvey, and his brother Fred Nichols.

In lieu of Flowers donations in Ken’s memory can be directed to Lyndonville United Methodist Church, PO Box 543, Lyndonville VT 05851 or to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (online at www.stjude.org).

A memorial service will take place on June 10, 2022 at Lyndonville United Methodist Church at 11am followed by a burial at the Hillside Cemetery in West Burke, VT.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.guibordfh.com