Mr. Edward L. Nichols

April 17, 1951 - February 21, 2017

Edward L. Nichols LEWISTON – On Tuesday, February 21st , Ed passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lewiston. Ed was born in Lewiston on April 17th 1951. He was the son of Nancy and Harold Nichols. He graduated from Leavitt High School and Southern Maine Technical College. He began his career in the well drilling business where he owned and operated the former Water Wells, Inc. in Greene, and later was employed for Ingersoll Rand International working throughout the Middle East in their well drilling division. He then came back state side and formed his next corporate venture, the former Ed Nichols Plumbing and Heating, Inc, and more recently was employed with Facility Operations at Liberty Mutual in Lewiston Ed was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and snowmobiling with his family and friends and was the President of Androscoggin County Fish and Game Association in Auburn. His hobbies included owning and restoring vintage automobiles and he enjoyed both skiing and playing football during his school years. Ed was an incredible man and will be remembered for his great generosity. It was always in his nature to put the needs of others before his own. His passing leaves everyone who knew him with an unimaginable loss. Ed is survived by his wife of 36 years, Joyce; his daughter and son-in-law Erin and John Varuolo of Florida and his grand-daughter Alexandra of Florida. He is also survived by his brothers, Robert and wife Sally of Leeds; Gerald and wife Sandy of Lewiston; Ronald of Old Orchard Beach; Wayne and wife Tina of Hebron and Clay and wife Ann of Turner. Sisters, Susan Bedford and husband Donald of Greene; Pamela Morris and husband Ken of Turner; Cheryl Ward and husband Phil of Greene and many nieces and nephews. Ed is predeceased by his father Harold Nichols, his mother Nancy O’Connor, step-father Bernard O’Connor and brother Michael Nichols. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com NICHOLS died in Lewiston, February 21, 2017. Mr. Edward L. Nichols age 65 years a resident of Lewiston. Memorial services honoring Ed’s life will be held SATURDAY February 25th 11:00AM at the funeral home. Committal prayers to follow in the Chapman Room of Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. Memorial Donations in Ed’s memory may be made to the Androscoggin County Fish & Game Association ATT: Kathy Kenney PO Box 2128 Lewiston, ME 04240 Family and friends are invited to visit Saturday at 9:00AM two hours prior to services at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023.