4.2.2.3. Vera May Adams (1925-2007)

Vera May Adams (1925 ~ 2007)

4.2.2.3. Third child of W. Munroe Adams and Lila V. Scott, Vera May Adams, was born May 5, 1925, in Midland, Simcoe Co., Ontario.

She married Douglas Harold Nichols, son of Walter Edward Nichols and Ina Mary Fagan, August 24, 1946, in Wyebridge, Simcoe Co., Ontario and had two children:

(4.2.2.3.1) John Douglas (1947 ~ )
(4.2.2.3.2) Judith Ann (1949 ~ )

Vera M. Adams Nichols died October 1, 2007, aged 82 years, in Penetanguishene, Ontario and D. Harold Nichols died May 25, 2013, aged 89 years in Midland, Ontario.

----- MARRIAGE -----

Adams―Nichols

St. Andrews Church, Wyebridge, was the scene of a pretty wedding Saturday, [August 24, 1946] when Vera May, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Munroe Adams, became the bride of Douglas Harold Nichols, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nichols, Ebenezer. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Taylor Munroe, and the church was prettily decorated with sweet peas and gladiolas.

Mrs. William Eakley, the soloist, was accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Kenneth Hounsome.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of blue pink satin with a floor length veil and carried pink and red roses. The maid of honour, Kathleen Nichols, sister of the groom, wore blue embroidered net over taffeta and carried gladiolas. The bridesmaid, Miss Helen Hounsome, wore blue taffeta and carried gladiolas. The groom was attended by Douglas Adams, brother of the bride. Ushers were Kenneth Nichols and Orvil Fagan.

A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents where the bride’s mother received wearing a fuschia wool crepe dress with corsage of white gladiolas, assisted by the groom’s mother who wore a blue crepe dress with fuschia coat.

For traveling to Vancouver, the bride donned a dusty rose dress with brown check top coat and brown accessories. They will make their home at Ebenezer.

Among the out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. George Fagan, Stayner, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fagan, Toronto, Bill McCraig, Bill Mitchell, Shanty Bay, and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Roeduck. Midland Free Press, Aug. 28, 1946.

----- OBITUARIES -----

Vera M. Adams Nichols

Peacefully at the Penetanguishene Hospital on Monday, October 1, 2007, Vera May Nichols (nee Adams) in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Harold Nichols. Dear mother of John Nichols and his wife Marie, and Judy McKay and her husband Bryan. Loving grandmother of four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Survived by her brothers Gerald and his wife Beryl, and Beverly and his wife Bonnie. Predeceased by her brothers William, Jack and Doug. Sister-in-law of Kenneth, Edward and his wife Barb, and Barb and her husband Cliff, and predeceased by sister-in-law Kay Chowen and brother-in-law Sam Nichols. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Resting at the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Avenue, Midland on Tuesday, October 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, October 3rd at 1 p.m. Interment at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Cemetery, Wyebridge. Memorial donations to the Georgian Bay Lung Association would be appreciated. Midland Free Press, Oct. 3, 2007.

D. Harold Nichols

March 3, 1924 ~ May 25, 2013

Passed away with his family by his side at Hillcrest Village Care Centre on Saturday, May 25, 2013, Harold Nichols in his 90th year.

Predeceased by his wife Vera May Nichols (nee Adams). Loving father of John and his wife Marie of Collingwood, and Judy and her husband Bryan McKay of Midland.

Dear brother of Edward and his wife Barbara of Midland, and Barbara and her husband Cliff Dusome of Penetanguishene and predeceased by his sister Kathleen, by his brother Kenneth, and his brother Sam.

Grandfather to Christopher (Tammy), Shana (J.P.), Angela (Chris), Jennifer, Jake, Josh (Lyndsay); and Poppa to Winter, Yzerman, Siearra, Kirstin, Kayla, Ethan, Max, Layne, Brock, and Ruby.

Harold will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Friends were received at the Nicholls Funeral Home Cremation Centre on Tuesday, May 28th. A Legion Service was held at 7:30 p.m. A funeral service was held in the chapel on Wednesday, May 29th. Interment followed in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Cemetery in Wyebridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund would be appreciated. Midland Free Press, May 30, 2013.