Leceister - Kenneth George Nicholson, 79, (he might say he was only 19), passed away peacefully November 14th 2023 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.

Ken was born in Burlington Vt. on February 29th 1944. He was the loving son of George H. Nicholson and Margaret L., (Essery), Nicholson. Ken attended Burlington High School and later graduated from Castleton University with a degree in teaching. He found his true calling later in life as an LNA working with home health. Ken loved his patients and loved caring for people. He was a very kind hearted and loving man.

While raising his kids, he always encouraged them to laugh and play, whether pronouncing words silly or issuing a wonderful if not painful 'dad' joke. Ken loved 'stomping through the tulips', (along with the New Christy Minstrels song), with both his children, and worked hard to show them all he could in life. From fancy brunches at the Radisson with Grammy and Grampy pa, to summer road trips to park safari or Prince Edward Island, during which, the car would always be filled with oldies tunes and singing along happily. Ken loved gathering with friends and chatting over coffee, a joke or pun was never too far off.

Ken was predeceased by his beloved parents, whom he cared for both profoundly and diligently, and his much loved and cherished dog Barney. He is survived by his sister Fran Lillyman of Tulare California, his son Kyle Nicholson of Big Sky Montana, his daughter Jessica Nicholson of Middlebury Vermont, and his granddaughter Abagail Nicholson-Wemette of Middlebury. There will not be a local ceremony for Ken as he desired one last road trip to PEI. His son and daughter will be bringing him along on that commemorative road trip at a later date, which will include a small private ceremony.

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