Christopher William Nicholls, 86, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital with his loving wife by his side holding his hand. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Cunningham Nicholls and would have been married 65 years on December 27th, 2017. Christopher was born in Manchester, England on December 23, 1931 and was the son of the late Frederick and Bridget Keating Nicholls. He served in the Royal Army in England and was stationed in Egypt. Christopher came to the United States in 1965 with his wife and five children and $70 in his pocket. His daughter Paula was born a year later. He had worked as a machinist in England and the United States having worked for the former Hamden Trap Rock, LFE and later for O.F. Mossbergs until his retirement at age 65. He enjoyed gardening, genealogy studies and traveling with his wife throughout the United States and abroad. Father of Stephen Nicholls, Martin Nicholls, Diane (Snowy) Nicholls, Phillip (Guo Hong) Nicholls, Paula (Darryl) Prue and the late Lawrence and Michael Nicholls. Grandfather of Christopher, Kristen, Katrina, Nathan, Joshua, Victoria and Angelina. Brother of David (Margaret) Nicholls and the late Teresa Welsh, Frederick, Jack, Bob, Joe Nicholls and Winnie Booth. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
At the request of Mr. Christopher W. Nicholls there will be no services. He was a man who loved his Guinness and his family would love it if you would raise a glass in his memory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy to all his family.
He is going to be missed by many.
RIP Uncle Chris.
Rip uncle Chris I’ll raise a glass for you will miss you loads give my mum and gran a hug from me love you from all the family
You were the best neighbor ever!!!! I will so miss you. Miss sitting in your back yard talking Eating the fantastic veggies you grew!!!!! MY heart is with your family especially Kathy!!! Kisses and hugs to the hole family!!!
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you all. XX
Rest in peace Uncle Chris. We will certainly raise a glass of Guinness in your name. Auntie Kath and all your lovely family you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Steve Sorry about your loss He liked Guinness too, my thoughts are with you and yours.
Steve,
We are deeply sorry for your loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything we can do or if you need someone simply to listen, please don’t hesitate to call. Love and sympathy.
Diane, Katrina and family ,
I am so sorry to hear the loss of your father, grandfather and husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Love, Donna
Rest in peace uncle Chris. You were more than an uncle to me. You were my hero when I was growing up; and fulfilled this when you flew over to the UK when you walked me down the Isle 10 years ago when I married my husband, mick. You instilled my interest in making home videos and learning about our family history. You will be sadly missed but will live on in our hearts.
You will never be forgotten Uncle Chris all the time I spent as a child with you in america bring back memories I am so glad to have these memories of you with the family as they bring back enjoyment and happiness .
Rest in peace Uncle Chris love you forever and always