Sean R. Nicholson, 29, of Yuma, AZ, formerly of Shrewsbury, MA died Monday April 16th.

  He is survived by his father, James S. Nicholson of Eastham, MA; his mother, Bonnie J. Davis of Yuma, AZ; 3 brothers, James S. Nicholson, Jr. of Mystic, CT, Richard M. Nicholson of Grafton and Jeffrey S. Nicholson of Eastham, MA; his step father, Matthew L. Latino, Jr. of Yuma, AZ; his step mother, Cindy L. Nicholson of Eastham, MA; his step grandfather, James B. Jones of Framingham and 2 nephews, Colin Nicholson of Mystic, CT and Brady Nicholson of Grafton, MA and several aunts and uncles. His grandfather, John W. Davis predeceased him.

  Mr. Nicholson was born in Natick, MA and attended Shrewsbury and Marlborough High Schools, graduating in 1996. Mr. Nicholson attended church faithfully and was a member of the First Federated Church in Hudson, MA and most recently attended Mountain Bible Church in Payson, AZ. He had recently lived in the Foothills in Yuma, AZ.

  Mr. Nicholson had a passion for the game of chess and welcomed the opportunity to challenge anyone. He enjoyed sports, mainly football and the Miami Dolphins.

  Mr. Nicholson had a love for dogs and found comfort in his black labs, Heidi, Holly and Hope and was currently a volunteer at the Humane Society in Payson, AZ.

  The funeral is Friday, April 27th with a service at 10:00 AM in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Thursday, April 26th from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Joyce Meyer Ministries, P.O. Box 655, Fenton, MO 63026.