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Jacomyntje “Conny” Nichols, 81

September 03, 2021

Surrounded by her family, Jacomyntje “Conny” Nichols, age 81, passed into eternity future on Friday, September 3, 2021 at The Hospice and Community Care Center in Mount Joy, PA.

Born in Vlaardingen, The Netherlands, in 1939, Conny lived with fresh memories of a Nazi occupied Holland.

Married for 60 years to Bernard “Nick” Nichols, Conny lived an adventurous lifestyle moving 20+ times all over the world.

Learning art on her Dad’s lap, Conny became an international accomplish artist having taught students throughout Europe.

Conny was preceded in death by her father Maarten VanDijk, her Mom Jacomyntje VanHulsentop, and her only sister, Maria Wyatt of Lake Granbury, TX. Conny is survived by her husband Bernard, son Mardi Nichols of Manchester, TN, daughter Jocelyn Knight of Lititz, Pa, and Jennifer Gehman of Harrisburg, PA including three grandchildren and one great grandson.

Conny’s passion was to create always giving credit to her creator.

Burial services will be private with interment at Fort Indiantown Gap.

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Condolences to the Family

September 09, 2021

Nick and family, sending you my deepest sympathies and prayers for your loss. May you find comfort in each other during this time. sincererly,
Kris (your mail lady)

September 08, 2021

Nick and family,Our sincere condolences.  You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug & Lari

September 08, 2021

Heaven gained a beautiful soul.  Aunt Conny, you are so loved by many, and will be greatly missed.   Hug mom for me.  
Uncle Nick and family, I am so sorry for your loss.  Much, much love to all of you.  
Katherine Hass

September 07, 2021

Nick – So sorry to hear of Conny’s passing, and sending you sincere sympathy.
Phyllis N. Miller, GBC

September 06, 2021

I’m so saddened to hear of Conny’s passing.  We shared many lovely times together and I will treasure those memories.
My condolences to her family.

September 06, 2021

Our deepest sympathy    
Ron and Barbara Eberhardt

September 05, 2021

Extending prayers and best wishes for comfort to Nick and family at this time.  The Lord must only accept exceptional souls on Sept 3 as it is the same day my father passed 9 years ago. What a blessing to have all of the beautiful pieces of art left by Connie for all to enjoy and remember her by.

September 05, 2021

Dear Nick, Jennifer, Jackie, Mardi & families,  I am so sorry for your loss!  I will forever remember Conny by her two beautiful pictures that hang in my house and by her hospitality when Jennifer and I had sleepovers.  May you all feel God’s care and love as you walk through this valley.  With Lots of Love, Sherri

September 05, 2021

Nick and family.  So sorry to hear of Conny’s death.  What an amazing and interesting life she had.  I will always remember the art she shared.  May God give you the strength and peace to keep the beautiful memories of a beautiful love she shared.  

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