Passed away peacefully with family at his side, after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, May 6, 2019, at Peterborough Regional Health Centre in his 73rd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Diane (nee-Donoghue). Forever loved dad to Janette Teal (Brad) and Steven Nichols (Sarah). Cherished grandpa of Kayla, Brayden, Ryan, Miller and Estella. Dear brother to Isobel, and Cindy (Greg) Arrindell and brother-in-law to Jim (Diane) Donoghue, Patricia Curtis, Peter (Lynn) Donoghue, Douglas (Bonnie) Donoghue and Michael (Mary) Donoghue. Predeceased by his parents Melville and Mary Nichols (nee-Rosborough) and siblings Barry and Susan. Will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Doug was a longtime resident of Otonabee Township, a proud mechanic, enjoyed farming, boating, travelling, spending time with his family and was the first one to give a helping hand. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the COMSTOCK-KAYE LIFE CELEBRATION CENTRE, 356 Rubidge Street. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the COMSTOCK-KAYE LIFE CELEBRATION CENTRE. A special Thank You to the nurses on A4 at P.R.H.C. for their compassionate care given to Doug. Memorial donations to the Cancer care at P.R.H.C. would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockkaye.com
