Our father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Ron Nicholls, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Vulcan Community Health Center on August 12, 2008 at the age of 85 years.
Ron was born November 16, 1922 in Thunder Bay, Ont. to John “Jack” and Margaret Nicholls. Ron was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Joyce, his brother William, sister Margaret and sister-in-law Marjorie Wighi.
Ron is survived by his four children, Dee Beaulac of Calgary, Chuck Nicholls of Vulcan, Darlene Nicholls of Simcoe, Ontario and Mary (Rocky) Hendrickson of Arrowwood. He also leaves his grandchildren, Stephanie Hancock of Vulcan, Sean Beaulac of Airdrie, and Adam and Ryan Hendrickson of Arrowood; his great-grandchildren Hayden, Travis and Roland Hancock of Vulcan, Isabelle Beaulac of Airdrie as well as numerous neices, nephews, family and friends that will deeply feel his absence.
Ron was an outstanding man who was never a stranger for long. Having lived in numerous places, he made friends easily wherever he went, and you would surely believe that his newfound friends were long time ones. An easy flirt, and quick with wit, Ron will be missed for his sense of humour, the light in his eyes and the love and help that he spread to everyone he met.
Celebration of Life service Monday, August 18, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Vulcan Senior’s Center with Sue MacDonald officiating.
Inurement Vulcan Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Ron’s memory can be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1331, 29 Street NW, Calgary T2N 4N2.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to vulcanfuneralhome@hotmail.com.