Delord Thanseh Nicholas
December 19, 1935 ~ July 17, 2014
We regret to announce the death of Delord Thanseh Nicholas who was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone. He went to be with The Lord on Thursday, July 17th 2014. He is survived by his wife Fatu Nicholas, children Antoine, Etienne, Rita, Melick, Jennifer, Louise and adopted son Ahmed Shaban, his sister Linda Safiedeen, several grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Closest family members and friends includes the Nicholas's, Abouds, Lahoods, Akars, Thompson-Davies, Sayhouns, Badaways, Solomon's, Anthony's, George's, Saads, Cullens of Kingtom, Fawazs, Nassips, Halloways, Gbanis, Bamins, Shabans, Yacins, Zizers, Sharaffdeens, Sharara, Caulkers, Spencer's, Thoronkas, Hashims and Joyce.
"Papa Delord" as he was commonly known, graduated from St Edwards Secondary School in Freetown, Sierra Leone. He loved spending his time with his family, listening to country music, watching his favorite channel EWTN, telling funny jokes and quotes like "Born stupid die stupid", "time will tell", "do not trouble trouble until trouble troubles you". He is known to be an easy, peaceful man whose laugh will bring a smile to your face. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends here in the United States, Sierra Leone and abroad.
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 1st from 10am to 12 noon at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 21371 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon. Interment will immediately follow at Sterling Cemetery, 45835 West Church Road, Sterling, VA 20167. Repast will be held at The Lakes Recreation Center, 44078 Cheltenham Circle, Ashburn, Va 20147 from 2pm- 6pm. Sympathizers may call or visit his daughter Rita's home at 43858 Chloe terrace, in Ashburn, VA. May his soul rest in perfect peace!
"Papa Delord" as he was commonly known, graduated from St Edwards Secondary School in Freetown, Sierra Leone. He loved spending his time with his family, listening to country music, watching his favorite channel EWTN, telling funny jokes and quotes like "Born stupid die stupid", "time will tell", "do not trouble trouble until trouble troubles you". He is known to be an easy, peaceful man whose laugh will bring a smile to your face. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends here in the United States, Sierra Leone and abroad.
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 1st from 10am to 12 noon at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 21371 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon. Interment will immediately follow at Sterling Cemetery, 45835 West Church Road, Sterling, VA 20167. Repast will be held at The Lakes Recreation Center, 44078 Cheltenham Circle, Ashburn, Va 20147 from 2pm- 6pm. Sympathizers may call or visit his daughter Rita's home at 43858 Chloe terrace, in Ashburn, VA. May his soul rest in perfect peace!
Visitation
St. Theresa's Catholic Church21371 St. Theresa Lane
Ashburn, VA 20148
August 1, 2014
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Theresa's Catholic Church21371 St. Theresa Lane
Ashburn, VA 20148
August 1, 2014
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cemetery
Sterling CemeteryChurch Road
Sterling, VA 20164
August 1, 2014
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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I did not know Delord, but I know his son Etienne and Etienne speaks very fondly of his dad, mom and the rest of his family. You can tell a lot about a man through his children and Etienne is one of the nicest, humble, honest human beings I have ever met so that tells me his father was a great man. Rest in peace sir.
I went to school with Jennifer AWMS, and as of recently she became my new cake customer, I’m soo sorry for your loss may his soul rest in peace. Take heart o
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Melick accept my sympathy and my codenlences to the whole family may his soul rest in peace he is in heaven
Papa Delord is a great man, am happy to be part of his family i love him so much and will miss him alot. Rest in peace dear father until we met again.
Papa Delord is a great man, am happy to be part of his family i love him so much and will miss him alot. Rest in peace dear father until we met again.
From my family to yours, please accept our sincere sympathy for the great loss of your beloved husband and father. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
The first time I met Daddy he made me feel like family he welcomed me with open arms.i thank god our parts cross.he was a warm and kind man.may his soul rest in peace.your family will always be my family thank you.
Grandpa, heaven couldn’t wait for you. The angels wanted to meet a man as incredible as you. I am proud and honor to be your first Grandchild. I am grateful to have been raised by you and my grandma. Words can’t express how I miss you. But I know even though I love you so much God loves you more. RIP Grandpa (AKA Papa Delord)
My deepest sympathy to your family. I’m glad I had the pleasure of meeting & spending time with grandpa. May he rest in peace. Love, Shawn & Shyan Laurino
My uncle Delord was a great man. He was a person devoted to God. May his good works go with him.
To the Nicholas family, our sincerest and heartfelt sympathy. We pray that God give you the strength to go on through this tough times of losing someone we love. May he rest in perfect peace in the Lord’s House. Love you guys, the Shabans
My Condolence to you Rita and your family.My Prayers and thoughts.Its truelly hard to loss a loveone but somehow their memories live within us and love will never ever fades away All our loveones are always around us in their spirits.RIP to Dad Delord Thanseh Nicholas.God bless you all! Love: Fay,Natalie Romano
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Mama Fatu and the rest of the Nicholas family, may the peace that comes from the memories of love you shared with Papa Delord comfort you now and in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
This is a time where we have to remember the great memories of Grandpa Nicholas. My prayers go out to the whole family and I know that the good Lord will keep you guys safe and pull you through the hard times you are having. Grandpa Nicholas is in a better place. A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.- Love Ty