Obituary of Eric J Nicholson

Eric J. Nicholson, 76, of Selkirk, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 19, 2015 after a brief illness. Eric was born and raised in Fort Ann and later spent many years with his wife and children in Ballston Spa. He lived most of his later years in Selkirk. After 30 years, he retired from NYS DMV. During those years, he traveled throughout the state upgrading their computer systems. He embraced the online world of information and technology and thoroughly enjoyed sharing it with others and at the same time keeping in continual contact with friends and family. For many years Eric enjoyed and was an avid cyclist. He competed in in many races throughout the capital district as well as surrounding states. He kept up with his cycling through the years for both enjoyment and exercise riding up to as many as 800 miles over the recent summer months. In more recent years he became involved with RC planes and was a member and secretary of the Flying Knights in Ravena. One of his responsibilities was creating the club's newsletter, a task he really enjoyed. Eric was predeceased by his wife, Inge Nicholson. He is survived by his two daughters, Kirsten (Bob) Elling of Colonie and Karla "Polly" (David) Garber of Ballston Lake and his son Wayne Nicholson of Ballston Spa, also survived by his grandchildren David (Robyn), Bridget –Ann , Joshua, Laura and Caitlin and his six great grandchildren, Destinne, Connor, Christian, Devon, Allysa and Darren. His two sisters, Rita Balfour of Florida and Karen Cooper of Louisiana, his two nieces Lisa and Kelly and nephew Lou. He took great pleasure in watching them grow and did whatever he could to encourage and ensure their current and future successes. One of the things he loved most was listening to his youngest grandson play trombone and never failed to miss a concert. Eric was a very kind and generous person. He was always willing to lend a hand to a neighbor in need. If he saw someone who looked like they could use a little help, he was there. Services will be private as was his wishes and he will be buried in the family cemetery in Ballston Spa.