April 20, 1938 – September 30, 2013. Niles, of Lucan has completed his cancer journey with grace and peace. His faith in God never waivered throughout his life journey and carried him peacefully home. The loving support of his wife Carol (Kilbourne), son Ryan (Jeanine), and countless family and friends have both blessed his life and helped renew his resolve day by day. Niles will be missed by the Nicholson, Green, Kilbourne and Cocquyt families and by his dear friend Ron Culbert. Cremation has taken place.
You are welcome to gather at Living Hope Church, 120 Main Street, Lucan on Friday, October 4th at 1 pm for a time of remembrance that will take place at 1:30PM with Pastor Brad Sumner officiating. A private family graveside service will be held when Niles will be taken to rest along side his parents Gordon (Hap) and Genevieve (Green) at St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
In lieu of flowers, his life long interest/career in horticulture can be remembered by planting a tree, a shrub, rose bush or spring bulbs.
Thankyou and God bless the team of caregivers at the London Regional Cancer Program, Victoria, St. Joseph’s and University Hospitals, Ilderton Medical Clinic, CCAC and VON. Special heartfelt thanks to Dr. Meridith, Dr. Brubacher, Dr Hoch, Dr Brock, Dr. Muinudden (his hero), Dr. Younis, Elly, Sam, Kim, Abby, Pauline and P.J.
NICHOLSON, Niles Gordon of Lucan
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Jan & John Lehr
Rest in Peace, our dear friend. You have touched many hearts in wonderful ways. Jan & John
Sheila Butchart
Carol, Ryan and family
I remember Niles working side by side with his mother and the passion that they shared for plants and beauty of plants. They will be bring many colours to our heavens . My thoughts and prayers Sheila
Joan & Dave Goddard
Carol, Ryan and Jeanine
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. Niles was a great person.
Gloria Kelly
Dear Carol Jeanine & Ryan,
with my deepest sympathy and prayers
in the loss of your dear Husband &.Father.
he will be greatly Missed by Family and friends.
he was a dear friend Of Clare & I.and always so generous in Suppling fowers & plants at the Church of God,I’am sorry I cannot attend.he’s service Love Gloria & family.
“They think that you are gone,
Becauce no more your face they see,
Are wrong-for in our hearts you live,
And always Will in memory.”
Alex & Debbie Hyde
Dear Carol, Ryan & Jeanine.
Niles has touched many lives with his gentle and caring spirit. He will be missed. Our sincere sympathy to you all.
Terri McRoberts
Niles and Gen gave me my first job, when I was just 13 yrs old. Worked in the garden centre for the summers and inside the flower shop in the off months. Learned much of what I know about plants from Niles. He always had a smile and never raised his voice. Your suffering on earth is over… keep smiling in the afterlife.
Harry Hardy
Our Sincere Sympathy, Our thoughts are with the family
Living beside Niles, we knew the family very well.
I remember when the Nicholson family came to Lucan.
Niles and I had many great talks and discussions over
the years.
He was a great person, He will be greatly missed
in the community.
Harry Hardy
Arnold P. Hull
Niles was a remarkable person. His contribution to the community was most commendable. As Principal of Biddulph Central School in the late 80″s and early 90’s, Niles generously provided decorations for the many special events held at the school. I remember vividly the special effort NIles put into the decorations for the visit of His Honour Lincoln M. Alexander, Ontario’s Lieutenant-Governor. A sincere expression of sympathy to you Carol, Ryan and Jeanine.
Connie Green
Carol and Ryan, my deepest sympathy on the loss of Niles. I truly enjoyed working along side Niles, Gen and the rest of the gang in at the garden center. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will plant some beautiful spring bulbs in Niles memory.
Joyce Sovereign
Carol,Ryan and family
Wanted to express my sympathy to you all in the loss of Niles.Did business with him and his Mom for many years.Always such a good guy,quiet and gentle in his ways.Once again l am so sorry for your loss.
Dorothy Revington
Little did we know that the little guy from the White Rose Gas Station would grow up to be the one to make our gardens bloom so beautifully all through the year. We have missed the Nicholson
Flower Centre but will miss more and remember fondly its kind proprietor, Niles. Deepest sympathy to Carol, Ryan and family.
Mary O. Hooydonk, Mark Hudson,
Dear Carol, Ryan, Jeanine,
Another Master Gardener who brought so much to our community has traveled to Landscape and plant in heaven.
We’ll plant a beautiful tree from our Nursery for Niles.
We can all go together,
see you soon, Mary, Mark, Mike, Steve, and all the gang from Grandpa’s Garden and Fanshawe Nursery.
P.S., I love you Ryan, Mary
Dawn Brown
I had the pleasure of working with Niles at Plant Paradise a couple years ago he will be be truely missed by people and plants. My condolences to the family.
Sue Heffernan
Dear Carol, Ryan & Jeanine
My Deepest Sympathy on the loss of Niles, he will certainly be missed by all who new him, I remember all the chats we would have at the garden centre he was a very special caring man, we will never forget you Niles RIP
Sincerely Ray & Sue Heffernan
Brenda and Gord Moon
Dear Carol ,Ryan, and families,
Niles will truly be remembered as one of the kindest ,gentlest, souls in this community. He often had a story or a laugh to share while at the Garden Centre and was helpful in planning out our flower gardens. Even with his long battle with cancer, Niles would still have a smile .I am grateful he had a chance to see Ryan and Jeanine get married. Our sincere condolences to you during this difficult time and the days ahead.
Doug and Carol Whiteford
Dear Carol, Ryan and Jeanine – Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! You have been good friends and neighbours for a great number of years. Hugs, Doug and Carol
Gary and Marie Van Dorp
We will surely miss Niles at our greenhouses. Always cheerful and willing to help. May you rest in peace – you have had a long courageous journey and will be truly missed by us. A beautiful clump of birch will be planted at our farm so we can always think of you.
Dennis and Cindy White
Carol,Ryan and Jeanine,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of Niles.He was a man who was greatly respected by everyone in the community who knew him..We had many long conversations with him at the garden center as our boys and Ryan were growing up together.We enjoyed those talks with him.He will be missed by many.May your memories comfort you in the days,weeks and months ahead of you.R.I.P Niles
Dennis and Cindy
Susan Green Coleman
Niles … you are one of the sweetest, kindest people I have ever know…You will be missed by all..especially my dad., you two were like brothers…I have so; many fond memories of the days in Lucan… in that sweet little house….So glad to have you as my cousin…..I will go out and find the most beautiful tulips.. I can find and plant them is your memory….Gjve Aunt Gen a big kiss and hug for me… Cousin Susan xo
Lowell Green
Niles and I grew up more of less together for several years. I remember him best as our “turtle guy”. Every time he visited us on our little farm in Arthur he brought along several mud turtles he had “rescued” from a wandering creek that ran behind his mother’s home in Lucan. We often fished together for minnows at the famous CPR “arch”. Always happy with a smile and chuckle– rest in peace Niles. Debbie and I will plant an apple tree in our side yard in memory of those happy times with Niles and the “Green” boys.
Lowell Green