Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Friday December 30, 2016
6:30 p.m.
Words of Remembrance will be offered at 7:00 p.m.
Robert Coatsworth Nichol passed away at the Chatham-Kent Hospice on Monday December 13, 2016. Bob was born in Harwich Township on March 31, 1929, son of Thomas and Bertha (Giffin) Nichol. In July, 1951 he married Eugenia Tompkins who predeceased him just three weeks ago. They had four children Rob, Jane, John and Tom. The family expanded to include seven grandchildren Tori, Lexi, Andrew, Tyler, Jesse, Boyd (Dawn) and Daniel and seven great-grandchildren.
Bob was a truck driver by trade, making many hauls for Alcan Homes to the James Bay area. In his spare time he enjoyed creating things with wood and meeting friends at the local coffee shops. He was a member of St. Luke’s Church in South Buxton and for many years he sang with the Friends of Buxton Male Choir under the direction of Cleta Morris.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Friday December 30, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. where everyone will be given the opportunity to share their memories beginning at 7:00 p.m. Friends wishing to remember Bob with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Friends of Buxton Male Choir or the Chatham-Kent Hospice.
