Conesus/Lakeville: Walter R. “Butch” Nichols, 76 years, of Conesus formerly of Lakeville, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Rochester General Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past week. Butch was born in Middletown, NY, January 2, 1940, the son of Walter R. Nichols, Sr. and Gertrude R. Burch Nichols. He was a graduate of Livonia Central School and most of his employment years were spent with Midland Asphalt Materials. For a period of time, he operated Asphalt Enterprises in Livonia. He was a member of the Lakeville United Church of Christ, a life member of the Conesus Lake Sportsmen’s Club. He had previously served on the Board of Directors of the Hemlock Fair Society.
Predeceased by parents Walter and Gertrude Nichols, brother Daniel Nichols and sister Deborah King . Butch is survived by his wife, Bardee Smith Nichols; his children, Douglas (Linda) Nichols of Elko, Nevada, Stephen (Carol) Nichols of Conesus, and Renee (Rob) Pauline of Wayland. 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. his sisters, Beverly Hughes of Livonia, and Yvonne (Charles) Woods of Rock Hill, South Carolina. several nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
Friends may call Sunday, February 21, 2016 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. 21 Big Tree St. Routes 15 and 20A. Livonia. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 4PM at the Lakeville United Church of Christ, Route 20A. Lakeville, NY. Spring Burial, Union Cemetery, Livonia. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Hemlock Fair Society, PO Box 263, Hemlock, NY 14466 or Lakeville United Church of Christ, 5687 Big Tree Rd., Lakeville, NY 14480. To send condolences or share a memory please visit:
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Dear Bardee, I’m so sorry that Butch passed away. You two have been together ever since I can remember. Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss.
Love,
Ann Briggs Brown
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers Pat & Ron
I am so sorry for your loss Mrs Nichols, butch was a good husband, father, and a friend who would always shake my hand. I had the utmost respect for him and you were all like family to me always, prayers to everyone, Love you all Allen and Deborah Henry
Renee,So sorry at the loss of your dad. Life keeps us busy but if there is anything or way for me to help Iam here for you. Again my heart goes out to you and the family. Ron&Sue Sage
Bardee,My heart go out to you and your family,RIP, my friend Butch.You will be missed.
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Russell Laidlaw
We are sorry to hear about your loss!I will remember Butch for the hard working and honest guy he was, In the years Bill worked for him he always treated his guys with respect even if they didn’t always deserve it lol ! I believe he helped mold Bill into the hard working driven guy he is now and I will always thank him for that!! Sending prayers to all family members!
Bardee, we were so sorry to hear about Butch. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Tom and Ginny
Bardee, Doug, Steve and Renee and all of the family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Butch was always such a joy to be around and was like family to me.
My New York visits won’t be the same without seeing him.
He will be missed.
God Bless you all
Love Suzy
To my father
you were always the greatest influence in my life my hero and my mentor . although it took many years to figure these things out i have come to know what ya meant. It has helped me become the father I am today with 3 of the best sons i could ever have and wished for. They looked to there grandfather as i did and were influential by him. there lives as mine too were helped to shape them into the men they have become. I will never forget you dad and will always love you. Love always the Nichols boys
Bardee, Butch and their wonderful family have been an important part of our lives for many decades. His strength and loyalty to his family and friends is something we will always remember and admire. He was one of the smartest men we have known. We will strive to keep the wonderful memories of Butch alive as he gave us a powerful figure to know and love. Bardee, Dougie, Steve, Rene…..We love you and yours and you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Bobbie and Ed
We will miss our dear friend Butch. Our thoughts are with Bardee,Doug, Steve, Renee’ and the entire family. You will be sadly missed friend!
My prayers are with your whole family.
Bardee, so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing, please know that our prayers are with you and your family.
Pat and Doug
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Butch’s entire family. Butch has contributed many hours to the Hemlock Fair and it would not be where it is today if it weren’t for his hard work and knowledge and we will be forever grateful for all he has done.
My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Bardee, my cousins Steve, Douglas and Renee. As well as all of the grandchildren and great grandchildren. I will cherish the memories I have of Uncle Butch, he was very special and loved very much. With Love, Jessi
Butch,you are with God. Memories we will hold dear now at this sad time, we will be strong for Bardee, Renee, Steve, Doug and all the clan. Butch who goes his own quiet way….