Douglas Harold Nicholson, 59, of Montpelier died unexpectedly Saturday, March 15, 2014. He was born on February 16, 1955 in Montpelier, the son of Harold Glenn & Laura Mae (Savage) Nicholson. He attended schools in Montpelier and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1973. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army. He married Corine Atwood on June 19, 1993 at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Doug owned and operated O.J. Country Store and Gas Station in Orange; and later he and Doug Roberts owned A.C.V. Adjustments. He also was an Adjuster for Nationwide Insurance Company. Doug later worked at South Main Auto Body Shop in St. Johnsbury and went on to be the Manager of the Service Department at Courtesy Toyota in Berlin. Most recently he worked as a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office out of Montpelier. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, SASS- Single Action Shooting Society and was an avid NASCAR fan. Doug was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who always put his family first. Survivors include his father, Glenn Nicholson of Montpelier; his wife, Corine; sons, Richard Nicholson and wife, Cheryl of Royersford, PA; Alexander Nicholson and his partner, Meredith Andrews of Plainfield; daughters Betsy McHugh and fianc, Matthew Dall of Colchester; and Molly McHugh of Essex; his beloved grandchildren, Gabby McHugh, Ryan and Chase Nicholson; sisters, Patricia Whitney and companion, Basil of Derby: Marjory Magoon of Barre Town; Frederick Nicholson and his wife, Maryanne of Rutland Town, and Steven Nicholson of Shrewsbury; as well as many nieces and nephews and his beloved dog Biskit. Doug was predeceased by his mother, Mae Nicholson on April 27, 2012. The Douglas Nicholson Memorial Fund has been established to benefit the family. Donations can be sent to North Country Federal Credit at 39 Lower Mountain View Drive, Colchester, VT 05446. Calling hours will be Wednesday, March 19th, from 5-8 pm at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday at 11:00 am at The Masonic Center, Gallison Hill, Montpelier. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.guareandsons.com/.