Esther Lorraine Nichlen 60, of North Adams died Sunday August 12, 2018 at BMC North. She was born in North Adams on July 19, 1958 a daughter of the late Maitland Richardson and Marion (LeBarnes) Richardson Forrest. Esther attended local schools including Drury High School. She was employed for several years as a housekeeper at the 1896 House and for Connie's Cleaning Service. She was a member of the Northern Berkshire Women's Coalition . Survivors include her three daughters April McDonald, Shelly Nichlen-Little and Chastity Phoenix. Thirteen grandchildren. Three sisters Tina Burdick, Kathleen Lear and Gina Richardson. Two brothers Edward and Timothy Richardson. She also leaves her fiance Robert Harrington. She was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters Steven, Gerald and Maitland Richardson and Diana Kennedy and Patricia Yartz.
Calling Hours will take place Tuesday August 21, 2018 from 5-6 pm at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, CENTRAL CHAPELS, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit, www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.