Obituary of Robert G. Nichols

Robert G. Nichols, 62, of Mayfield, New York, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2021 with his wife and daughter by his side.

Robert was born on August 27, 1959 in Staten Island. He was the son of Catherine J. Nichols the late James F. Nichols of Fort Edward, New York. He graduated from Fort Edward High School in 1977 and attended SUNY Plattsburgh. Robert served very proudly in the United States Marine Corps as a Radio Operator/Loadmaster on the KC-130 F aircraft with squadrons VMGR-152 and VMGR-352. Upon honorable discharge, he returned to New York where he met his wife Mary. They settled in Mayfield to raise their beautiful daughter Annie.

Robert is predeceased by his daughter Katie Ann Nichols, father James F. Nichols, sister Kathleen M. Conti (Joseph), mother-in-law Marlene Brady, brother-in-law Kenneth C. Hand, godmother Clementine Cloke and several very special aunts and uncles.

Robert is survived by his wife Mary (Brady) Nichols, daughter Annie C. Nichols (the light of his life), mother Catherine J. Nichols, brother James J. Nichols (Susan), brother Stephen A. Nichols, sister Mary E. Hand, sister Patricia A. Rankin (Rory), brother-in-law John Paul Brady and many nieces and nephews: Kimberly Capasso (Richard), Katie Spitzner (Jay), Timothy Nichols, Kenneth Hand, Catherine Hand, Stephanie Hand, Christina Hand, Danielle Hand, Stephen Rankin, Daniel Rankin, Michael Rankin and three grandnieces: Madison Capasso, Gabriella Capasso and Molly Capasso.

Robert was of the Catholic faith and proud member of the American Legion (Broadalbin post) and the Mayfield Serviceman’s Club. He enjoyed collecting old coins and historical memorabilia and had a passion for history, especially WWI and WWII. He also enjoyed maintaining the monuments of fallen veterans in nearby cemeteries. Bob had a very keen wit and an infectious sense of humor. He also enjoyed camping in the Adirondacks. More than anything, however, he loved spending time with his daughter Annie and was a very loving, devoted and proud father.

There will be no calling hours at Robert’s request. There will be a ceremony with full military honors for Robert at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY on December 16, 2021 at 11:00am. Friends and family are welcome.

The staff of Walrath and Stewart Funeral home is honored to have been entrusted with the care of Robert Nichols.