Claire Sandra Nichols Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Claire Sandra Nichols of Ann Arbor, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Claire left this world on December 9, 2024 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Claire Sandra Nichols or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, Robert L. Fransway and George J. Nichols Jr.; her parents, August Giancola and Irene Giancola; her brother Gus Giancola, Jr.; and her daughter-in-law Isabell "Izzy" Fransway.
She is survived by: her children, Paul Fransway, Renee Nichols (Don), Lynn Bredell (John) and Tony Fransway (Deborah); her stepchildren, Susan and David Nichols; her grandchildren, Tracy Braman, Nichole Morence, Michelle Fransway and Whitney Spotts; and her stepchildren, Kyle, Bryce Bredell, Tony and Paulina Fransway.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 19th 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the St. Thomas Catholic Church (540 Elizabeth St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
