Edmund G. Nicholas

Edmund G. Nicholas, 83, of Manchester, died October 29, 2018 at Aurora Senior Living of Derry, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Boston, MA on February 6, 1935, the son of George A. and Edna M. (Ferris) Nicholas. He was a graduate of Manchester Central High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, minor in education, from St. Anselm College. He was a real estate broker in the Queen City for 33 years, before retiring in 2016.
Edmund had a passion for drumming. He was a professional drummer with The Four Ladd's, for Paul Anka, and with the worship team of his former church, Faith Christian Church, for over 15 years. He was also a very active member in his present church, Faith Worship Center in Pepperell, MA. He was a very compassionate man with a great sense of humor. He was very witty, funny and loved to make people laugh. Above all, he will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, step father, step grandfather, brother, and friend.
Edmund was predeceased by his first wife, Shanne A. (Douville) Nicholas in 1994.
Family includes his wife of 23 years, Judy A. (Proulx) Nicholas of Manchester; three sons, Anthony Nicholas of Manchester, Adam Nicholas of Hudson, and Andrew Nicholas, and wife Tracey, of Chester; three grandchildren, Alexander, Shanne, and James; two step daughters, Laurie Houle of MD, and Stefanie Houle, and her significant other, Brent Dow, of Windham; and four step grandchildren, Rhianna, Payton, Joseph, and William. He was also predeceased by his three sisters, Myrna Perkins, Diana Love and Georgia Eaton; and two half brothers, William and Michael Nicholas.
A memorial service was held on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm. St., Manchester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer's Assoc. NH Chapter, 166 S. River Rd., Ste. 210, Bedford, NH 03110 or to foundation@elliothospital.org.