Matthew J. Nicole

LEWISTON – Matthew J. Nicole, 60, of Lisbon died Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, following a short illness with his loving family by his side. He was born in Hahn, Germany, on March 15, 1962, the son of John “Nic” and MaryEllen “Ellie” Slowey Nicole. Matthew previously lived in Manchester, N.H. before becoming a member of this community in 1990.

He was a graduate of Memorial High School class of 1980 in Manchester, N.H. He then attended Hesser College graduating with an associate degree in Digital Electronics and went on to attend New Hampshire College graduating with high honors in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in Business.

Matthew was employed at Pitney Bowes as a Sales Director of the Northeast prior to retiring in 2019. During his 34 years at Pitney Bowes he achieved numerous awards for sales excellence, including the President’s award.

He was a member of Martindale Country Club where he enjoyed golfing with his friends. In college he received a soccer scholarship and participated on the all New England Team and later went on to coach youth soccer. He loved watching Notre Dame football, traveling, landscaping, bowling and most of all loved spending time with his family and friends. Matthew’s strength, determination and kindness were an inspiration to all who knew him and he will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Karen (Fillion) Nicole of Lisbon; his mother, MaryEllen “Ellie” Nicole of Swanzey, N.H.; two sisters, Renee Harlow and her husband Dave of Swanzey, N.H. and Kathleen Nicole of Hooksett, N.H., one brother, Mark Nicole and his wife Susan of Melbourne Beach, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews.

He was predeceased by his father, John “Nic” Nicole.

A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, March 9, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway in Lewiston.

Funeral services honoring Matthew’s life will be celebrated on Friday, March 10 at 11 a.m., at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home. Committal services will then follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at http://www.lynchbrothers.com.

Those wishing may make donations in Matthew’s memory to the

Greater Androscoggin

Humane Society

55 Strawberry Ave.,

Lewiston, ME 04240 or

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

501 St. Jude Place,

Memphis, TN 38105