Christopher Nicholson, longtime member of Germantown Monthly Meeting, husband of the late and beloved Helen Bowles Nicholson, passed away suddenly on May 2, 2022, at age 94. Chris leaves behind four children: Stephen (Cindy), Richard (Marie), Thomas (Gay), and Kathleen Paulmier (Christopher), eight beloved grandchildren: Katharine, Christopher, Nathan, Carter, Eric, Malia, Sasha, and Neil, three great-grandchildren: Iris, Leo, and Ezra, and 17 nieces and nephews and a cousin.
He was preceded in death by sister Carolyn Terrell and brothers John and Francis, and two cousins, Tim Nicholson and Frances Beer.
URGENT UPDATE: Due to family members having contracted Covid 19, Chris’ Memorial Service scheduled for Sat. Sept. 24th at Germantown Monthly Meeting has been postponed. Future date TBD
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Germantown Friends School, The Neighborhood Gardens Trust (an affiliate of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society), or The American Civil Liberties Union. For those who wish to reach out, the family may be contacted c/o Kathy and Chris Paulmier 5321 Baynton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144.