ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: NICHOLS, DORIS OGUSHWITZ 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Monday, January 9, 2012

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NICHOLS, DORIS OGUSHWITZ 
(January 27, 1933 - January 9, 2012)

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Doris Ogushwitz Nichols, 78 of Mandeville, LA departed this earth on Monday, 
January 9, 2012.

Doris was born in Willimantic, CT on January 27, 1933, the daughter of the late 
Toby Fox and late Jack Ogushwitz. The beloved wife of Peter A. Nichols for 50 
years, she is survived by her daughter Dina Nichols of Melbourne, FL, son 
Charles P. Nichols of Mandeville, LA, brother and sister-in-law, Howard and 
Gertrude Ogushwitz of Storrs, CT.

Doris graduated Windham High School in Willimantic CT in 1950 and University of 
Bridgeport in 1952. She was a Registered Dental Hygienist and practiced Dental 
Hygiene for 13 years at her uncle’s practice, Dr. Harry Fox. She resided in 
Columbia, CT for 40 years and worked with her husband for their own company, 
Nichols Equipment for 17 years. Doris and Peter sold their company and moved to 
Mandeville, LA in 2002.

In her younger years, Doris was very active in the Willimantic synagogue. She 
was an amazing pianist, enjoyed baking, knitting and was very involved with her 
children’s extra-curricular activities.

The last 8 years, she enjoyed square and round dancing with the Tammany 
Twirlers and was the secretary of the club. She also enjoyed camping, reading 
and traveling to Florida several times a year. She loved the family dog of 15 
years, Zeus.

A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, January 23rd at 11 am. 
Grave-side services will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, 2280 W. 21st 
Avenue, Covington, LA 70433. 
The family will receive friends after the service at their home. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Doris’ memory may be made to Connecticut 
Humane Society, Hospice of Eastern Connecticut or the Covenant Soup Kitchen.

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