Plainfield, N.H. —
Michael J. Nichols passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife and daughters.
He fought colon cancer valiantly for seven years, despite his battle he remained positive and upbeat.
Mike was born on Jan. 3, 1962, in Springfield, Vt., and grew up in Charlestown, N.H. Mike was predeceased by his mother, Ruth and his father, Herbert Nichols.
Mike is survived by his wife of 31 years, Jonni; his daughters, Cortney and Kelly; his future son-in-law, Ken Lane; his granddaughter, Isabella; as well as his brothers, Pete and wife, Sandra, Tim and wife, Melissa, brother, Dave; and sister, Donna and her husband, Kevin; his brother-in-law, Daniel Boone, wife Diane; as well as his father and mother-in-law, Armand and Patricia Rondeau. He had many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.
Mike attended Fall Mountain High School, where he majored in avoiding class while taking extra PE. He was an excellent athlete that competed on the Soccer and Basketball teams.
After graduating in 1980, he joined the Navy, and became a Seabee.
He returned to Charlestown in 1985, where he met and married his best friend and soul mate Jonni. They eventually moved to Plainfield.
Mike attended Truck Driving School and became an over-the-road long haul driver for many years. He loved driving the big rigs! Eventually he decided he wanted to spend more time with his family and went to work short haul for Land Air Express of NE. He worked for LAE for 22 years before retiring two years ago. Mike taught himself to play the guitar and joined the Mascoma Valley Orchestra where he was able pick to his hearts content.
Mike was known for his quirky sense of humor, his generous spirit, his uncontrollable hair, and truly kind soul. Many believe he created the “photo bomb”.
Mike loved riding his Harley, fishing, playing any sport, and the Seinfeld show. Every March he could be found sitting in the backyard boiling down sap. He had a pure spiritual soul and his church family was very important to him.
Mike was a voracious reader, from Hemingway to King, he was always willing to talk about what he had read and what it meant to him.
He never had an unkind thing to say about anyone. Was always supportive of his wife and children and encouraged them to follow their dreams.
He will truly be missed and remembered for all the wonderful things he accomplished in his short life time.
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, Dec. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Meriden First Baptist Church in Meriden, N.H.