Howard S. Nichols, 91, of Delmar, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at his home in Delmar. He was born in Portsville, Delaware on November 25, 1917, a son of the late Frank A. Nichols and Lena M. (Hitchens) Nichols. He proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII. He worked many years as a stereo typist for the News American and the Baltimore Sun. He received his 50 year Masonic pin as a member of the lodge in New Jersey. Howard loved his cats. He will be remembered as a hard worker who provided for and cared deeply for his family. He is survived by five children, Joy Trolian of Salisbury, Frank A. Nichols of Laurel, Cathy D. Kennard, of San Antonio, TX, Sandra G. Honess of Delmar and Robert T. Reid of Norfolk, VA; nine grandchildren; and three sisters, Luetta Berg of Seaford, Betty Harrison of Laurel and Joan Crosby of Portsville. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Marie (Carey) Nichols, and two sisters, Frances and Evelyn. Services will be private at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803-0163. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.