PLYMOUTH – Dorothy H. Nichols, 88, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2001, in Chase Memorial Nursing Home of New Berlin, where she had made her home since September of 2005.
The daughter of Curtis and Cora Mae Squires Hinckley, Dorothy was born in December of 1922 in Norwich, where she grew up and attended school. She and her husband, Clarence Nichols, were married in Norwich on Nov. 3, 1945. After their marriage, Dorothy and Clarence lived for a time on Long Island and in Pennsylvania prior to returning to Chenango County. They lived for over 20 years in Beaver Meadow, where Dorothy continued to reside until entering the nursing home. A “little but mighty” lady, Dorothy made up for her size by being a bit feisty. While she occasionally could have a short temper, she was basically a tolerant person whose goal was to care for her family. She loved having her children and grandchildren around and was very good with them.
Dorothy is survived by her children: Linda Clements of Norwich, Joyce Nichols of Norwich, Janet Symonds and husband Martin of Sherburne, Lynn Nichols of Plymouth, and Douglas Nichols of Norwich; her sister, Betty Rowlison of Greene; and grandchildren and their spouses: Connie and Russell Thompson, Vicki and Rick Clements, Mark and Jessica Clements, Candy Clements, Henry and Toni Edwards Jr., and Michael and Danielle Edwards. Several great grandchildren and Dorothy’s sister-in-law, Marion Hinkley of Rome, also survive. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Clarence, on July 20, 1989, and by her brother, James Hinkley.
Funeral services for Dorothy will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Henry Edwards of Norwich will officiate. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m.