December 10,1930 - March 30, 2016It is with sadness and grief that we announce the passing of Ivan Nicholson on March 30th after a long stay in hospital.Born in 1927 in Belfast Northern Ireland, Ivan came to Canada in 1957, and with his brother Richard had a long successful career working as a millwright.Although a life-long bachelor, he was an important part of a large extended family.He was “Uncle Ivan” to many nieces and nephews, and when you included their children, he was indeed a great uncle.The last four months have been extremely difficult for Ivan after surviving major surgery in late November.The staff at Toronto East General considered Ivan a favourite patient and often commented on his gentlemanly ways. He fought the good fight, but in the end, he was simply too tired and spent to go on.He lived a good life, and more importantly, he was good to others. Rest in peace Uncle Ivan. Private Funeral arrangements entrusted to McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax), 905-428-8488