Margaret L. Nichols

Margaret Louise, "Lou" "Granny" Nichols, passed Saturday, September 17, 2022, surrounded by her children and comforted by their love. Born January 19, 1933, the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Creegan) Seeney, Lou was the devoted and loving wife to Harold J. Nichols, who passed in 2004. Lou grew up in Floral Park, graduating from Sewanhaka High. She attended several colleges throughout her life and had a great love of learning. Her husband's career in the baking industry saw them living in Princeton, NJ, Buffalo, NY, Kingston, Ontario, and finally Plantsville, CT.

While moving with little kids was a lot of work, Lou said the people they met along the way and the memories made, were treasures for life. The mother of seven children and stay-at-home mom, she was involved in church, school and scouting activities. Lou loved to sew and read. She loved to do crafts with the kids and spent many an afternoon baking dozens of chocolate chip cookies to put in their lunch bags. She was the quintessential mom!

As her children got older, Lou worked part time. One of her favorite jobs, in the mid 70's, was as a bookkeeper for a McDonald's chain in Kingston. Of course, she incorporated her love of children into the job when she asked if she could also organize children’s birthday parties at the restaurant. Her boss loved it and so did the children.

Shortly after the family’s move to Plantsville in 1980, Lou took the position of YMCA Latchkey director. It was a job she was born to do, and her maternal instincts served her well. The parents appreciated her, the kids loved her program and the teens loved working for her.

Upon retiring, Lou focused on her grandchildren, whom she doted on, and had many laughs with. She volunteered at church and with with the Rec department at Southington Care for many years. Lou stayed up on current events and sports, loved Jeopardy and crossword puzzles. She never met a rubber band or paperclip she didn’t need! She was the happiest when in the company of her kids and grandkids.

Left behind to mourn Lou’s passing are her children: Tom (Beth), Daniel, David (Margie), Eugene (Nicole), Mary and Kiki. In addition, she leaves 14 grandchildren: Josh, Sarah, Laura, Jessica, Melissa, Luke, Madelyn, Sam, Jane, Kate, Casey, Noah, Timothy, and Mary Margaret; 9 great-grandchildren, her brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Betty Nichols, and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she is now reunited with her infant son, Timothy Francis; siblings, Paul, Barb and Frank and her son in law, Brain Nugent.

The family will forever be grateful for “Mom’s Team”: The Franciscan nurses/therapists; Dr.James St.Pierre; Dr.Maud Ward and mom’s special neighbors, all of whom took such good care of her, adding years to her life. A final thank you to the entire staff and residents at “The Orchards” for the kindness shown to our mother while she lived there. She was truly happy there.

Della Vecchia Funeral Home is handling arrangements. A mass of Christian Burial on September 21, 2022 at 10 AM, at St. Aloysius Church, Plantsville, CT. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions on Margaret’s memory can be sent to: The Franciscan Home Care & Hospice 267 Finch Ave., Meriden, CT 06451 or The Ronald McDonald of CT, https://www.rmhc-ctma.org/donate