Lenore M. Nicholson

Lenore M. Nicholson, affectionately known as “Lynn,” age 76, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Born in Shenandoah, PA, on September 22, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Eleanor (Alinsky) Macknis. Lynn made her career as a cook for Ursuline Academy’s Lower School, where she dedicated many years.

Lynn found joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially tending to her garden, where she took pride in watching things grow and flourish. She also enjoyed relaxing with her favorite Lifetime movies. Lynn was known as an excellent Polish cook, delighting family and friends with traditional recipes made with love. Her warmth, creativity, and nurturing spirit will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Lynn was preceded in death by her husband, Richard F. Nicholson; and sister, Mary Ellen Bingaman. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa N. Thomas (Greg); sisters-in-law, Jean Pokrinchak and Barbara Nicholson; and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lynn’s memory to Forgotten Cats, Inc., Suite 422, 4023 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807 or by clicking here.