Barbara P. Nichols

She was born in Syracuse on July 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Betty (Armstrong) Perkins. Barbara met her future husband, Robert Nichols, while both were attending Walton High School. She went on to graduate from Walton High School and on June 27, 1954, Robert and Barbara were married in Walton. Shortly after their wedding, they moved to Oneonta.

Barbara was a devoted mother and wife and was very much involved in her children and husband’s activities and hobbies. In her spare time she really enjoyed crafting and sewing, hand making many of her own clothes and also making crafts and other items for the church bazaar.

Barbara was quite active in scouting, serving many roles with Pack 27, Troop 27 and for the Otschodela Council. She was also a member of the Navy Marine Corps MARS, an amateur radio operators group, and relayed messages from servicemen to their families.

Barbara was an active member of the St. James Episcopal Church.

Barbara is survived by her son, Brian Nichols, and his wife Katherine of Otego; three grandchildren David Nichols of Glenville, Kevin Nichols of Otego, and Emily Nichols of Hartwick; three great grandchildren, and her brother, Robert Perkins, and his wife Patricia.

She was predeceased by her husband Robert and her son, Bruce Nichols.

A memorial service for Barbara will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main Street, Oneonta, with the Rev. Kenneth Hunter of the St. James Episcopal Church, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Barbara’s family requests that you kindly consider making a charitable donation in her memory to the Boy Scouts of America, Otschodela Council, 6134 State Hwy 23, Oneonta, NY 13820.