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Richard "Dick" Michael Nicki

1936 - 2024

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Dr John Stewart posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Sincere condolences to Richard's family. Soon after I came to the University of New Brunswick, I met Richard when I was cross appointed between the Graduate Academic Units of Education and Psychology, and served with him on several graduate students' supervisory committees. I enjoyed working with him. May he rest in peace.

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Professor (retired) of Industrial and Organisational Psychology posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

I just found out about Dick's passage. I met Dick close to 50 years ago when I joined UdeM. As everyone who met him I have been impressed with his warmth and friendlyness but also his knowledge and scientific curiosity. I am so sorry that we have lost his presence but never his friendship. A bientot cher ami, John Tivendell, retired professor of I/O psychology, UdeM

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Barbara D'Entremont posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Dick was department chair when I joined the psychology department. I remember he went out of his way to make me feel welcome and part of the department right away. My condolences to his family.

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Wiktor Askanas posted a condolence

Monday, November 4, 2024

From far away i am so sorry to loose my tenis partner and great men. My heart goes to all the Family members. Wiktor Askanas

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Daniel Voyer posted a condolence

Monday, November 4, 2024

Thanks for looking after me when I arrived at UNB in august 2000. Your a support made my job much easier!

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Marc Schneider posted a condolence

Monday, November 4, 2024

Dick and I started a UNB professorial career at the same time. I was a Forestry professor who had an interest in improving my understanding of myself and other people and becoming a better communicator. I shared this with Dick, probably at the Faculty Club on the top floor of the Old Arts Building where we frequently had lunch. He gave me advice on how to proceed and gifted me with a new psychology text book. He was pleasant, friendly and very generous with his knowledge. I enjoyed knowing him.

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Mary Ann Campbell posted a condolence

Monday, November 4, 2024

I first met Dick 20 years ago when I first came to UNB to work as a faculty member in psychology. He was a welcoming and engaging person and will be surely missed.

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Gary Fecteau posted a condolence

Friday, November 1, 2024

Just learned about Dick’s passing. He was my PhD supervisor some 25 years ago. Always remember his kindness and support. Please accept my sincere condolences. Gary Fecteau

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Laura Dooley posted a condolence

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Jayne and family, I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Nick's passing. He was such a kind man and was an excellent mentor on my undergraduate thesis at UNB. In fact, he mentored myself and my colleague in the VLT lab and now we both work in pediatric mental health, on the same team. It sounds like he lived a rich life full of love. Wishing you all comfort at this time. - Laura Dooley

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Jill Ladd posted a condolence

Monday, October 28, 2024

Jaye and family, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Dick. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you at this very difficult time. Much love Jill Ladd.

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Hilary Randall posted a condolence

Monday, October 28, 2024

Dear Jayne and family, I am very sorry to hear of Dr. Nicki's passing. He was a lovely person who I took a course from and saw often around Keirstead Hall. He will be very fondly remembered. Condolences, Hilary Randall

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Charlotte Magasi posted a condolence

Monday, October 28, 2024

Jayne, I was so sorry to learn of Dick's death. It's hard to believe that it was just three months ago at the DECH that we shared a few words and you told us about the pastoral care available. These visits brought Les a great deal of peace. I hope you and Dick were also able to have the same. My sympathy and condolences to you and your family at this loss.

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Amy Otteson posted a condolence

Monday, October 28, 2024

Dr. Nicki supervised my undergraduate honours thesis in 2005-2006. A true behaviourist, he regaled us with stories of the rat lab. Now, a licensed psychologist myself, I rely heavily on the principles I learned from him in my daily work with clients. Thank you, Dr. Nicki, for your mentorship.

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David Clark posted a condolence

Monday, October 28, 2024

I remember with fondness how warmly Dick welcomed me, as a new faculty member, into the SUB Psychology lunchtime group. It was there that we shared stories, events of the day, and resolved all the problems of the department. There were laughs and momentary flashes of insight and inspiration. His passing marks a sad day for Psychology at UNB.

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Grant McDonnell posted a condolence

Monday, October 28, 2024

Dear Jayne and family, my condolences on the loss of Dick. Our families have been through much with he and my dad Paul being colleagues for many years and our yearly boxing day traditions and the great friendships we have had over the years. Keep those memories fresh in your mind and your hearts. He will be greatly missed by many. Again my sympathies to you all.

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Heather Perritt posted a condolence

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Dear Jayne, David & I are so very sorry to read this & send you our heartfelt sympathies .

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Wayne Donaldson posted a condolence

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Very sad right now. Dick and I were together at U of T and then at UNB. Worked together often, usually with undergraduate students. Enjoyed bridge games and a number of departmental parties at Dick and Jayne’s house. Deepest sympathy to Jayne and family.

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Lee Marie Dugas posted a condolence

Saturday, October 26, 2024

My heartfelt condolences to Jayne and her family.

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Steve and Françoise posted a condolence

Saturday, October 26, 2024

To us Dick was an example of goodness. A loving husband and father, intellectually curious, committed to research, he was devoted to students at every stage of their development. His subtle wit was 'outstanding' even if his culinary appreciation left a bit to be desired. He also mixed a very fine gin and tonic. To Jayne, the children and all who esteemed and loved Dick we express our sadness at his passing and extend our deepest condolences. Requiescat in pace. Steve and Françoise

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Saturday, October 26, 2024

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Jayne, Andrea, Liz, Geoff and Alex, I send my heartfelt condolences to all of you. As my graduate supervisor Dick and I spent countless hours meeting in Keirstead Hall discussing scientific research and direction for my thesis from 1998-2011. Of course, I quickly learned that he and Jayne loved to travel and some of my favorite memories were hearing about their wonderful adventures. He once told me one of the best trips was their trek to Antarctica. But Dick was much more than an academic supervisor to me. He became a valued colleague and friend helping me navigate various academic and typical life challenges. He was patient, non-judgemental and one of the best humans I have had the privilege to know. I hope he knows what a difference he made in my life. Sending love and light. Laura

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Chok Hiew posted a condolence

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Jayne and family. Dick will always be in our hearts as a sincere friend and lifelong UNB Psyc Dept colleague since 1974. Dick was a truly dedicated educator, researcher and a caring, gentle and soft-spoken person. We have decades of warm and positive memories of time together and it has been a privilege to know him.

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Paul & Liz McDonnell posted a condolence

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Liz and I send sincere condolences to Jayne and all Dick's family. Dick was a longtime good friend and colleague. He and I shared an office at U of T during the graduate years and we both came to UNB in 1967. As colleagues, we worked together on all aspects of academic life, but we also shared many moments for recreation (squash, tennis), travel, the arts, and social life. Dick was always a wonderful friend and a very supportive colleague. We will all miss him but we are fortunate to have many warm, wonderful memories. Rest In peace dear friend.

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Chris McAloon posted a condolence

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Dear Jayne & Family... so deeply sorry to hear of Dick's passing. May you be comforted by the warmth, love, and presence of family and friends during this time, as you gather to celebrate his loving memory, and the impact he made in each of your lives. May he rest in God's eternal and divine peace.

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Greg Bauer posted a condolence

Saturday, October 26, 2024

For a professional boatbuilder the launching of a new boat is a special event. More so when family are able to attend. Dick and Jay travelled to Belfast, Maine to share in these festivities on two occasions. "Ritchie's" sharp wit and sense of humor are forefront in fond and lasting memories. Fair winds and following seas Dick.

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Jim and Carolyn McGuire posted a condolence

Friday, October 25, 2024

Jim and I were pleased to meet Richard and Jayne at the DECH where Jim and Richard shared a room together. We wish we had met you folks earlier in our lives. It was a pleasure getting to know you both and share several stories. We are sad to learn of Richard’s passing and want to express our deepest condolences to all of his family. Jim and Carolyn McGuire

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Howie and Jane Fritz posted a condolence

Friday, October 25, 2024

What wonderful pictures of Dick. A Renaissance man, for sure. Our thoughts are with you all. Rest in peace, good friend.

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