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Martha Nichols Obituary
She graduated from Goucher College in 1938 receiving a BA degree and taught at the Roland Park Country School for two years. She received an MA degree from Syracuse University before beginning her career at Goucher College, Baltimore, Maryland; where she was Dean of Students for 34 years.
"Great Martha", as she is affectionately known in her family, was a true Renaissance Woman. "Dean Nichols" served as an inspiration, role model, and trusted counselor for many women including her Goucher students and
her grandchildren.
In addition to her Career at Goucher she was very involved in numerous community and professional activities including: Secretary of the Board of the National Association of Women Deans & Counselors, Member of Board of Regional Salvation Army, Member of Board of Trustees Park School, Vestry member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Towson Maryland, Member of various committees at Trinity Episcopa1 Church Lawrence, KS, Member of the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and Member of the Brandon Woods Townhouse Board of Directors.
Martha Nichols was an ardent golfer for over 60 years. She and her husband Nick were Charter Members of the Towson Golf and Country Club in Maryland and were members of Alvamar Country Club in Lawrence KS
She is was preceded in death by her dear husband Everett (Nick) Nichols. They were married for over 56 years. She is survived by two sons: Stephen A. Nichols (Joyce) of Ijamsville Maryland and Jonathan S. Nichols (Barbara) of Valencia California and by five Grandchildren: Katherine Nichols (Peter Wright), Ann Vannest (Brian), Heather Nichols, Matthew Nichols, Kassondra Nichols and 3 great Grandchildren: Xavier Hinty, Callan Macatol, and Oisin Nichols-Wright. She is also survived by her dear friend of many years, Betty Laird.
Contributions may be made in her name to Trinity Episcopal Church, Lawrence KS and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Memorial Service information will be announced at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
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Judith McFadden
January 4, 2019
Martha was my friend at Trinity Episcopal Church when I lived in Lawrence. I enjoyed her company very much. She was good-hearted, smart, and wise. I learned about Goucher College from her--and now I live in Baltimore and taught a few semesters at Goucher!
My condolences to all who knew and loved her.
Judith McFadden
Linda Cangin Bennett
January 2, 2019
Martha Nichols was a wonderful example to all of us at Goucher. My condolences to her children and grandchildren. She was the only administrator whom I didn't fear when called to her office because she was so understanding. It's a real coincidence, but my mother Martha died in 2016 a few weeks before celebrating her 102nd birthday; she, like your Martha, was loved by all who knew her. Linda (Gold) Cangin Bennett, Goucher '59.
January 2, 2019
Dean Nichols is the person who interviewed me as a prospective student for admission to Goucher. I remember liking her very much, and I guess she liked me too, because Goucher let me in. I was also the first recipient of the Martha Nichols Prize for Outstanding Service to the Goucher Community, an honor which I *still* include on my resume 42 years later. I am saddened by her passing, but I note that she lived for over 102 years. I aspire to live at least as long as she, and as well. My sympathies to her family.
-- Cassandra Lems, Goucher College Class of 1977
Barbara Sutton
December 27, 2018
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family during these difficult time. May he continue to give support and loving kindness to all. 1 Cor 1:3&4
December 23, 2018
Very sorry for the lost of your loved one May God the hearer of prayers comfort you during this difficult time and give you strength. 2 cor. 1:4
December 23, 2018
Mrs Nichols was a familiar and well loved staff member at Goucher College. In fond remembrance and with deepest sympathy to her family.
Joyce Tatum Warble, Goucher '71.
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December 22, 2018
To the family of Martha Nichols I would like to express my condolence to you may the God of comfort bring comfort to you with his right arm extended to you Isa.41:10
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