Rochester, NH

Maurice A. Nichols, Sr., age 84, of Riverview Drive in Rochester, died September 8, 2019 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital.

Born May 11, 1935 in Limerick, Maine, a son of Alkeenon and Elizabeth (Haycock) Nichols, he was raised in Farmington, NH, a graduate of Farmington High School.  He and his wife resided in Rochester for fifty years.

He was a Veteran of the United States Navy.

Retired, he had wor ked in construction, was a 44 year member of Laborers Local Union 976.

Maurice, "Moe", was a hard worker, a true famil y man, who loved to laugh, dance and never met a stranger.

Having strong faith, he was a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church.

Survived by his wife of 52 years: Marianne J. (Lariviere ) Nichols and their 5 children: Susan and husband Steve Fowler, Doris Murphy, Lynette and husband Steve Arnold, Wanda and husband John Chamberlin , Maurice A. Nichols, Jr. and wife Donna , 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, a brother Randy and wife Laurie Nichols, a sister: Donna and husband Ky Goslin , also nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 11am at Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street, Farmington, NH with a visitation prior from 10-11am, with Pastor Morgan, officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Farmington.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to: St. Jude's Children's Hospital.