Sadly Barbara Nicholas of Sarnia, surrounded by loved ones, passed peacefully away on Monday December 30, 2024 at Bluewater Health Sarnia in her 83^rd year.

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Loving Mother of Sharon (Joe) Nicholas of Point Clark and predeceased by son Brian Nicholas.

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Proud Grandmother of Victer, Raymond, Peterson and Ellie.

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Fondly remembered by her siblings Ted (Jill) Holmes, Rheta (Don) Regnier, Pat Holmes, sister-in-law Dorothy Rowland, brother-in-laws Sam MacGregor and Frank Wilson and many nieces and nephews.

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Predeceased by her parents Cecil and Marjorie Holmes, former husband Henry Nicholas, siblings Mary Lou (Fred) Fallone, Margaret (Mel) Griffin, Linda Wilson, nephews Doug McGill and Frankie Wilson, in-laws George and Clara Nicholas, Marjorie (Russell) Plaskett, Joan MacGregor, Jack Rowland and Tom Nicholas

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Barbara was born and raised in Sarnia, lived in Kincardine for 25 years prior to moving back to Sarnia in her former years.  She was a quiet, gentle soul that didn’t ask for much, always helping others.  She was a devoted Mother.  Later in life she became a custodian at one of the plants in Sarnia. She enjoyed baking, listening to music, doing word search puzzles, watching game shows, the casino, playing cards and bingo. She was famous for her carrot cake.

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Forever in our hearts. “Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day”

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Until we meet again

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Cremation has taken place. To honour Barbara’s wishes, there will be no funeral service.  

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Family/friends wishing to honour Barabara are invited to make a donation in her name to The Alzheimer Society or Thames Valley Children Centre.

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