Marie Adriana Nicol

Marie Adriana Martha Nicol, 81, of Hendersonville passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Elizabeth House. A native of Toronto, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Suzanne de Meyer Prince. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, John and Jack Prince.

She was married to Edward A. Nicol on July 30, 1949 and remained in Toronto where she worked for T. Eaton Company. She moved to Detroit, MI in 1958, moved to San Diego in 1978 and remained there for 13 years. She also lived in Brazil for a year. She retired from Marriott Corporation in 1991 and moved to Hendersonville.

She was a well-loved resident of Lake Pointe Landing retirement community, where she was a helping hand to both staff and residents. She enjoyed participating and decorating for social events and at one time, ran the coffee shop at Lake Pointe Landing. She also enjoyed crafts, particularly creating ceramic pieces. She was a truly warm, giving spirit who graced the lives of everyone around her.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 wonderful years, Edward A. Nicol and many close friends.

A memorial service will be held at 1 PM, Monday, November 9, 2009 at Lake Pointe Landing in the living room.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.