It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Charlene Nicholas born November 29,1965 from Boston Massachusetts she was the daughter of the late Margaret & Charles William Francis. She lived in Eskasoni First Nation for majority of her life.
Charlene was the most loving wife to Paul Nicholas of over 20 years, and an amazing mother to Becky Nicholas, Levi Nicholas, Paul Nicholas JR. (Zoe), Late Joshua Nicholas, John Nicholas, Trent Nicholas (Derek), Tryah Nicholas, Caroline (Kalo) Nicholas (Junior), Raylene Nicholas (Colin), Raven Nicholas (Jodin) & Kapliel Nicholas; A sister to Donna Francis, Anne Marie Marchand, Carmelina Googoo, Elizabeth Johnson & Jason Francis; A grandmother to many & one great grandchild.
Besides her parents Charlene was predeceased by her god parents Mary Julia Francis & Earl Lafford, and son Joshua Nicholas.
Charlene was a godmother to Franky Francis, Charles Francis, Bryan Johnson, Stephen Ryan Francis & Stephen Paul; Honorary Godchildren Camryne Peter-Paul & Ariel Dennis. She loved children and enjoyed the presence of family. She will be remembered for always speaking her mind & her outgoing personality. She never missed any milestones for her family including graduations, concerts & sports related events.
Charlene worked over the years in various delivery services, tax exempt deliveries, pharmaceutical community deliveries & hospital taxi for the Eskasoni Health Centre. Charlene also had a degree in Business and graduated from Cape Breton University with a major in accounting.
Visitation for Charlene will begin on Thursday, April 13th after 7pm, at the Gabriel Centre in Eskasoni. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 15th at 10am at Holy Family Church in Eskasoni, Fr. Antolin Asor and Deacon Tom Sylliboy to officiate. Cremation and salitè will follow the Mass. To share memories and condolences please visit www.twcurry.com.
