Hugh Nicholson

WEBSTER – Hugh S. Nicholson, 73, of Bates Point Road, died peacefully at home on June 22nd with his loving family by his side. He was formerly of Oxford. He leaves his loving wife of 50 years, Janet (Rheault) Nicholson; a son, Steve Nicholson of Fort Lauderdale, FL; and a daughter, Donna Murphy and her husband Paul of Oxford; He also leaves two grandchildren, Matt and Jennifer Murphy, who were the lights of his life. He leaves a brother, Donald Nicholson of Brighton, who is with the Mass Association for the Blind, and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Arthur and Fay (Shepard) Nicholson. Hugh worked at State Mutual for 40 years, retiring as vice president of the printing, transportation, and record center operations 18 years ago. He was president of the company's Fellowship Club and a member of the State Mutual/Allmerica's 25 Year Club. He was also president of the Craftsman's Club, an International Printing and Design Association, as well as editor and publisher of a printing and design magazine that was published locally. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was heavily involved with the Mass Association for the Blind, donating much time and effort. His favorite project was the Special Olympics. He was an avid boater and nobody loved Webster Lake more than Hugh. He enjoyed the winters in Florida and the summers at Webster Lake enjoying family, friends, and sunshine. He will be missed by all who knew him. A funeral will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 25, 2007, from Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Roch's Church, 332 Main Street, Oxford. Military burial will follow at St. Roch's Cemetery, Oxford. Calling hours are Sunday, June 24, 2007, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mass Association for the Blind, 200 Ivy St., Brookline, MA 02446, or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.