On behalf of Transition to Betterness (T2B), we would like to extend our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of Mary Nichol. Our thoughts and hearts are with you at this time.

Warmest Regards,
The T2B family

Dear Nichol Family (written for Mary), to All of You,
Mary Nichol – The Woman I Know
Mary Nichol, the Woman I know, is the mother of my College Best Friend, Roger, who married the awesome Karen.
The Woman I know, when she worked at Sears, and you encountered her, would make time for a small conversation, after a hug and kiss greeting.
The Woman I know, was kind and created a very large 3 storey wedding cake for my wedding, with 2 storey tiers on each side and a water fountain. A large extra slab was stolen that evening from the kitchen at the club - taken somewhere else and enjoyed as well. When Anna and I opened the gift card signed by Mary and Harvey Nichol, in it was written...the cake. Anna and I were in awe.
The Woman I know, since that wedding in 1984, mailed a Christmas card to the D’Alessandro Home, the first to arrive every year for about 30 years.
The Woman I know, would often talk about her Family, a Home filled with Laughter, and for just cause, as she was very proud of each and every one of them. Mary and Harvey had raised a very good family, kind as they were.
The Woman I know, once told me she got an awesome gift from her husband on her birthday, a very expensive table saw or tool kit, that Harvey proudly put in the garage after she opened it. In return, she said, Harvey got for his birthday, a Cuisinart Food Processor, that she displayed in her kitchen. Truly, Humour reined between them. And Oh My, they liked nice things.
The Woman I know, a Home I would visit from time to time, until things got busy. Something I recommend to each of you. Do not get that BUSY. Life is just too short.
Mary was amazing, funny, kind, and her smile and laughter would fill a room with Joy. Mary was more than just the Woman I know. You knew her too.
Now, she is filling another place with Joy and Laughter with her husband Harvey - A truly beautiful couple. I have other stories, as you have many more. I wish you all to share them with each other, and cherish those moments. When Time permits, create more of them to honour your Parents.

‘Life is not measured by the number of breathes we take, but by those Moments that take our Breathe away.’ – Anonymous.

With Love for the entire Nichol Family, and my Blessings, Peace
Giovanni D’Alessandro
June 2019

Your mother, grandmother, great grandmother was such an amazing woman. After shoveling her snow or whenever we could, Ginger and I would ring the doorbell and bark and your mom would let us in. After giving Ginger her bone your (M/GM/GGM) and would talk about everything and anything. She would listen to me talk about my experience with cancer, high school or just about any topic that our conversations would lead us to. My favourite stories your mother would tell were of your dog sitting in the desk while one of you taught her and about one of your homes up north where from your bay window you would see all sort's of wildlife. Your mother was a great conversationalist. If we were to write all of our conversations down I am sure they would fill a book larger than Gone With The Wind.

I will and am already missing your mother. Her passing has left a great hole in my life that will never be filled. Just like loss of my grandparents, on both sides, your mother is irreplaceable.

My one regret in regards to your family is never meeting your father. I always admired the picture of him which hung on your mom's wall. We would talk about Harvey, your F/GF/GGF and about my grandparents Bob and Marie.

Your mother was a wonderful woman and a very precious soul. I hope she is enjoying Heaven with Harvey by her side.

Yours,

Dave Ferrato

To the entire Nichol family,

We are sending you all our love as you grieve the loss of your mother, grandmother, great grandmother and so much more. So many great stories I've heard from Uncle Ron when he tells me about baking in the kitchen as a kid and memories I have in the times that we have met her. May you all hold on to those memories and in time, through tears, smiles will happen as you recall them.
Love you Aunt Deb, Uncle Ron, Matt and Pam, Jeff and Michelle xoxoxo