Center Ossipee, NH – David A. Nicholson, 60, husband of Darlene L. (Smith) Nicholson, passed away October 26 at his home surrounded by his loving family.Born in Haverhill, he was the son of Theresa M. (Thurlow) Nicholson of Haverhill and the late Arthur G. Nicholson. Raised and educated in Haverhill he attended St. James Grammar School and was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1974. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army and served until 1977. David was employed as an installer of vinyl siding with various companies in the Merrimack Valley area. He was also a professional fisherman and was the captain of the “Jessica” out of Seabrook, NH. Known for his outgoing personality, he enjoyed playing bingo and horseshoes. He was part of the pit team at the Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, ME while his nephew raced cars. In the winter months he was an avid skier and snowmobiler. David was a member of the “Park Place Bowling League” in Windham, NH. He especially loved spending time with his adoring grandchildren. In addition to his loving wife he is survived by his children, Elizabeth Cole of Newburyport Danielle L. Cole of Newburyport Meghan L. Van Amburgh and her husband Donald of Newburyport his siblings, Stephen C. Nicholson of Lumber Bridge, NC Kim Walsh and her husband Richard of Haverhill Lisa J. Wadsworth and her husband Frank of Haverhill Michael J. Nicholson and his wife Margaret of Northwood, NH Laurie A. Erickson and her husband Tod of Londonderry, NH John P. Nicholson and his wife Angela of Ossipee, NH his seven grandchildren, Daniel Medina, Abbagail Cole, Carly Thurlow, Sophia Cole, Hudson, Harley and Donald Jr. Van Amburgh and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, October 30 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Funeral services will begin at 11:00AM Monday from the funeral home with a funeral mass to be celebrated at 12 Noon at St. James Church, Winter Street, Haverhill. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookliine Place West, Brookline, MA 02445-7226. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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