Margaret Katharine (Peg) Nichols
FREEDOM- Margaret Katharine (Peg) Nichols, 79, of Freedom, NH, surrounded by her loving daughters, finally succumbed to stage 4 lung cancer on April 26, 2023 after fighting valiantly for over 5 years.
Peg was born in Washington, DC in 1944 to the late Robert F. Thurrell, Jr and Constance Smith. She grew up in Denver, CO and Washington, DC and spent summers in Wolfeboro, NH.
In 1965 Peg married her childhood sweetheart Geo. Peter Nichols. They were married for 53 years residing in both Illinois and New Hampshire.
Peg will be remembered for her big generous heart and her ability to organize anything. Peg could feed 50 people just as easily as 4 and would much prefer to be in the kitchen behind the scenes than out in front socializing. There was always room for one more whether it was for a meal or overnight stay. Volunteering has been a big part of Peg’s life, especially in retirement. Peg has held positions on the boards of the Freedom Community Club and Freedom Food Pantry. Additionally, Peg has been the President of the Ladies Quilting Guild at the 1st Christian Church of Freedom for several years where 1000s of baby quilts have been lovingly sewn and distributed through Memorial Hospital in N. Conway, NH. RSVP of Carroll County, NH awarded Peg the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2017.
She is survived by her daughters Debra (Mike) Hanson of Rockford, IL, Barbara Nichols (Kip Reynolds) of Falmouth, ME, brothers Robert F. (Lynn) Thurrell III of Pownal, ME and Peter Thurrell of West Dummerston, Vermont, sister, Nancy Thurrell of Meredith, NH, 6 grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Peg will be cremated and a small private family gathering will be held.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Rt. 1 Scarborough, ME 04074 for their support and comfort of Peg in her final weeks.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton, www.mainefuneral.com