William Edward Nichols

William (Bill) Edward Nichols, age 75, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at his home in Frederick, MD.

Born July 1, 1947 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late Jack and Marie Nichols. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Deborah Smith Nichols.

Bill is also survived by his three daughters, Helen Nichols and Chloe Nichols of Frederick, MD, and Claire Nichols of Chicago, IL; four grandchildren, Dominic Nichols, Chase Nichols, Calaiya Nichols-Weedon, and Caliana Nichols-Weedon of Frederick, MD; and multiple other family members and close friends.

Bill was an avid gardener and particularly known for his delicious tomatoes. He loved all dogs, especially his late boxers Kali and Jake. He also enjoyed making furniture for his family, and could fix just about anything in the house. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his grandchildren who knew him fondly as Pappou.

The family wishes to thank Frederick Health Hospice for their care and support during this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Frederick Health Hospice at https://www.frederickhealthhos pice.org/Donate-Support.aspx

The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD. There will also be a church service at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Point of Rocks, MD, on Friday, March 24, at 1 pm. Interment will be private but guests are welcome to enjoy light refreshments in the Parish Hall after the church service and the family will rejoin guests shortly after the burial.