David J. Nichols

BARRE-It is with great sadness that the family of David J. Nichols announces his passing after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the age of 75. He was born on May 5, 1947, to Lawrence and Edith (Menard) Nichols in Northfield, Vermont. He graduated from Cabot High School in 1965. After graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force where he was stationed at Otis Air Force Base in Bourne, MA. During his four years of service, he spent time in Texas, Mississippi, Colorado, and Thailand where he fought in the Vietnam War. Dave was honorably discharged on September 27, 1969. David married Cheryl Blondin on November 5, 1966, in Cabot, Vermont. He was a people person first and foremost and he spent his life serving others. First as the owner/operator of Dave’s Texaco in Barre, Vermont. He also spent time ferrying friends and family to Lake Ontario where he captained fishing charters off his boat the Silver Lady. In 1989, Dave moved to St. James City, Florida where he owned The Waterfront...