Drew Nicholson, 80, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the Candlewood Valley Care Center in New Milford, CT.
A 57-year resident of Pawling, NY, Drew was born in the Bronx on September 29, 1940 to Seymour and Audrey (Zurwella) Nicholson. Drew attended SUNY at Oneonta graduating in 1962. While there he met Linda Whiteside and they were married in Hicksville, NY on August 17, 1963; she predeceased him on March 5, 2020.
Drew was a high school teacher for the Pawling Central School District for 34 years retiring in 1996. He served as the Pawling Village Historian, a library trustee and board member, and a member of the Pawling United Methodist Church. Drew was also an avid Yankees fan and stamp collector.
He is survived by his two children, Dennis and Denise, both of Pawling.
A Memorial service will be scheduled in the future.
Donations in memory of Drew may be made to the Pawling United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Horn & Thomes, Inc Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling, NY.
