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EDWIN ALEXANDER NICHOLLS
Born: Dec 24, 1947
Date of Passing: May 07, 2021
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EDWIN ALEXANDER NICHOLLS
December 24, 1947 – May 7, 2021
He is profoundly missed by his wife Pat; his daughters, Kristin and Alex; his siblings, Susan Glavan (Gord), Sandra Desmairais and Ron Nicholls; in-laws, Shirley Lorch, Nick Parachoniak (Karen) and Marylyn Collins; as well as many friends, neighbours and former colleagues. He was predeceased by his parents, Victor and Ella (Aageson) Nicholls and his brothers, Robert and Arnold Nicholls.
Edwin was born in Dunnville, Ontario. After studying and teaching in numerous communities throughout Ontario during his young years and early teaching career, he eventually settled in southern Manitoba where he taught for Seine River School Division.
Edwin taught all grades from Kindergarten to Grade 8 and Special Education over his 35 year career. After retirement in 2003 he dedicated thousands of volunteer hours at St. Amant offering his skills, gifts, and generous spirit to help both students and teachers in the St. Amant school, children in River Road Childcare, with his PALS, as Santa's helper and alongside people in Adult Health Services and in the Community Residential Program. He was also involved in starting the Pet Visitor program bringing their dogs: Tari, Thorn and Lika to visit, bringing smiles to all who met them. Edwin also volunteered with Meals on Wheels for over 16 years delivering meals every Thursday.
We will miss Edwin most for his kind and caring heart and patient and cheerful manner. Edwin's devotion to and love of his family was a vital force in his life. He delighted in baseball, Mozart, travel adventures, a good book, a rowdy game of Euchre and family around his table. He had immense capacity for joy and a gift for sharing it. His favourite quote was, "A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men." (Roald Dahl).
Cremation has already taken place and a celebration of his life will be held when conditions allow and when his daughter Kristin can safely join us from the Netherlands.
Should you wish, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the St. Amant Foundation or the Winnipeg Humane Society.
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Publish Date: May 22, 2021
EDWIN ALEXANDER NICHOLLS
December 24, 1947 - May 7, 2021
Cremation has taken place.
A longer obituary to follow.
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Publish Date: May 13, 2021 Make a donation to
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 13, 2021, May 22, 2021
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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One year when I was teaching grade one, at the meet the teacher night, I explained to the parents how I would teach reading. At the end of the meeting when I was at the door saying good night, Edwin and Pat came forward and in speaking with them I learned that Edwin had a Masters in reading! He was very gracious and we had a good laugh at my obvious embarrassment! - Posted by: Pat Vandal (Friend) on: Jul 13, 2021
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Alex, my heart is heavy after hearing of your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your mom. - Posted by: Ruby Schilke (Friend of Alex’s ) on: Jun 06, 2021
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So sorry to heard of Edwin's passing. My condolences and sincere sympathy to you and your family, Pat. - Posted by: Gail Mackisey (Friend from work) on: May 23, 2021
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I worked with Edwin as an Educational Asst. in his class 20 yrs ago... he was a kind hearted man... sending my sincere condolences to his family. - Posted by: Erika (friend) on: May 22, 2021
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I was saddened to hear of Edwin’s passing. I will miss seeing him and Pat volunteering at St Amant with the puppies. My condolences to you and your family, Pat. - Posted by: Louise Dahle (fellow volunteer ) on: May 22, 2021
