With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Bernard G. Nichols (Collegeville, Pennsylvania), born in Saratoga Springs, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 14, 2024. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid Bernard farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Bernard is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Edward J. Pike and Marie Irene Croteau; his children, Anthony Nichols, Barbara Abbott, Teresa Wojton (David), Michelle Fleming (Sam) and Michael Nichols; and his stepdaughters, Heather Pierson and Laurel Witte (Fred). He was also cherished by 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 25th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the St. Eleanor Catholic Church (647 Locust St, Collegeville, PA 19426). A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, April 25th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bernard's memory to St. Eleanor Catholic Church, 647 Locust St., Collegeville, PA 19426.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Catagnus Funeral Homes