1960 – 2014

NEW SHARON — Sam H. Nichols, 53, of New Sharon, died of natural causes in the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 21.

He was born in Farmington on Sept. 20, 1960, a son of Leon and Maxine (Hatch) Nichols. He was a 1979 graduate of Mt. Blue High School.

Sam will long be remembered for his attention to customer service at Gould’s Service Station in Wilton, where he worked with Danny Gould and the crew for 35 years. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and was a member of the Exiles. He also enjoyed fishing and looking out for the well-being of those he loved.

In the words of his brother, Lenny, “He was a best friend and the best brother anyone could have.”

He is survived by his wife of New Sharon, Sheri Sprague Nichols, whom he married on June 28, 2010, in Winterport; “his girls,” Katrina Sprague and Breanna Sprague of New Sharon; his brother, Lenny Nichols, of Starks; and a sister, Sherry Sweetser and her husband, David, of Alfred.

He was predeceased by his folks.

Tributes and condolences may be shared on his memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.