Harold W. NICHOLS

NICHOLS, Harold W. 1924-2008 - After a long, full life, Harold died at the KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital on Monday, July 14, 2008, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Hilda (nee Rusling) of Waterford, loving father of Paul (Karen) of Woodstock and daughter Beth of Victoria, B.C., dear brother-in-law of Marilyn Nichols of Grand Bend and Florida and cherished uncle to three nephews and their families in Florida. Predeceased by his parents, Wesley and Margaret Nichols of London, his brother Glen of Grand Bend and Florida, his daughter-in-law Margaret of Woodstock and his father and mother-in-law Clarence and Mildred Rusling of Simcoe. Harold and Hilda would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on October 9th. Harold was born at Kippen, August 7th, 1924, lived in Grand Bend and moved to London in his teens. He served in the RCAF from 1943 until 1946. He spent his working life in sales, retiring as Sales Manager with Gilbeys Canada Ltd. In October 1986. Harold was a member of Masonic Lodge 209A, London; Moore Sovereign Consistory Hamilton; Valetta Perceptory, London and Past Potentate of Mocha Shriners, London, 1975. He was also Past Chairman of the Board of CAA Mid-Western Ontario, a member of Probus Club of Kitchener- Conestoga and a member and Elder Emeritus of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Friends will be received at the WESTMOUNT FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1001 Ottawa Street South (at Westmount Rd.), Kitchener on Thursday, July 17th, 2008 from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 18th, 2008 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N. (at Weber St. W.) at 11 a.m., with reception to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Andrew's TV Ministry, Parkinson's Foundation, Shrine Hospital for Children or the Charity of your Choice would be greatly appreciated by the family and can be arranged by contacting the funeral home at (519) 743-8900. Share memories online at www.mem.com 11166830