Peter Ames Nichols, 69, of Edgecomb, father of Elia, Joshua, and Chessell passed Aug. 21 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Peter was born in Boston, Mass. Nov. 5, 1939 as a son to the late Dr. Arthur and Bettine Nichols. They moved to Wiscasset and eventually to beautiful Parson’s Creek Edgecomb. Peter went on to great heights as a graduate of the University of Maine, Orono, where he excelled as a student athlete in baseball and football. Peter received a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of California San Diego, and further advanced his studies at Boston University.
Peter’s love for travel took him such places as Okinawa, Japan, parts of Germany, Iceland and Turkey. Peter did amazing work for children as a school counselor for U.S. Govt. schools in these countries. He had many other exciting jobs in his life, once even doing a stint as a chimney sweep!
In addition to a wide range of employment, Peter had a great many skills in his life including: cooking (like a gourmet chef), sports cars (he raced and repaired), knife making, home building (including a log cabin), furniture building (using a rustic style), languages, archery, gardening, and World History (he was a WWII buff).
Peter was predeceased by his parents, Arthur, Bettine, and Madene, and by his brother, Azel.
He is survived by his long time companion, Joan Day; daughter, Chessel McGee; sons, Elia and Joshua; sisters, Darrell and Jane; and brothers, Arthur and Joel.
Private memorial service will be held for him.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions are made to Preble Street Teen Center, 18 Portland St., P.O. Box 1459, Portland, ME 04104, or to a charity of your choosing.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay.