Robert H. Nichols, Sr., "Nick" of Stillwater died on his birthday at home, Tuesday evening surrounded by his loving family. He was 78 years old.

Born on January 23, 1946 in Crown Pointe, NY son of the late James Nichols and Mary Alice Saunders.

Nick worked his entire life in construction, owning his own construction company called, We Do It All Construction in the 1980's, he went on to own the Track Side Diner in Mechanicville before retiring from Tanski Construction in 2008.

Survivors include his wife Anita Wood Nichols whom he married on October 25, 1986.

His children, Robert Nichols, Jr. (Rebecca) of Easton, William Nichols (Jessica) of Wilton, Nicole (Kevin) Keegan of Stillwater and Thomas (Danielle) Bedard of Schaghticoke, NY. 16 Grandchildren also survive him that he loved dearly.

Siblings, Harry (Dawn) Nichols of Stillwater, Penny (Bob) Arsenault of Round Lake, Penny (Dave) Damphier of Amsterdam, Jan (Phil) Hammond of Ballston Spa, and Ira (Patty) Nichols of Clifton Park. Also survived by his mother in law Rita Wood of Stillwater, many nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Nick is predeceased by his first wife Joan Nichols, a daughter Rénee Nichols, a son Adam Bedard, two brothers, Fred and James Nichols and father in law Ellsworth Wood

Calling hours will be held on Saturday February 3rd 2024, from 10 to 11:30 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Home, 729 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater, NY 12170

Funeral prayers following calling hours will be held at 11:30 followed by burial in St. Peter's Cemetery afterward.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The Mechanicville Area Community Center Services Center, 6 South Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118 in Nick's memory.