Lakeville – Paul Webbley Nichols, 76, a twenty eight year resident of Lakeville, CT formerly of Falls Village died Friday, July 19, 2019 at Sharon Health Care Center in Sharon, CT. Mr. Nichols was a retired landscaper and arborist. He also worked in the security department at Hotchkiss School and was an antique dealer.

Born August 22, 1942 in Hartford, CT he was the son of the late Paul Edward and Doris (Webbley) Nichols. Following his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1963. Paul was a longtime member of the Lakeville Masonic Lodge and enjoyed gardening and trapping and was an avid fisherman and hunter.

Paul is survived by his daughter, Kate Nichols-Lathrop of Pittsford, VT and his son, Jay Nichols of Carlisle, PA, his dear friend of fifty three years, Marlene Patterson Nichols, six grandchildren; Tripp, Amelia, Lillian, Nicholas, Lucille and Brody, a sister Cindy Pruitt, two brothers, Jay and Steven Nichols and several nieces, nephews and many dear friends. He was predeceased by Erica Nichols and Paul Nichols.

There are no calling hours. Private burial will take place in Maine. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. Arrangements are under the direction of the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com