Faith Ann (Nicholson) Lockhart NORTH YARMOUTH – Our world has lost a beautiful soul. Faith passed away June 3, 2024 at home with her husband and children by her side. She endured a long illness with incredible perseverance, grace, and a smile for everyone she met.
Faith was born in Portland on July 15, 1954 to Earl G. Nicholson and Janice C. Nicholson of South Portland.
She was a graduate of South Portland High School and Westbrook College. Faith worked several jobs, including 16 years with the Special Education Department at Portland Public Schools. She was detail oriented and an excellent collaborator, making many friends along the way.
Faith and her husband Dan were married on Aug. 29, 1975 and enjoyed 48 years of marriage. Raising their three amazing children brought her great joy.
In the past eight years she was blessed with five wonderful grandchildren. She dedicated her life to her family and showered her family, friends, and relatives with kindness. Faith’s family members were avid tennis players and fans.
In high school, Faith was ranked fourth in the state. She enjoyed travel to warm destinations, love for her pets, and hosting family and friends. Faith had a special bond with her lifelong friends affectionately known as the “broad squad”.
She was predeceased by her parents; and her brothers Dwight and Gordon Nicholson. She is survived by her husband Daniel Lockhart; their children and grandchildren, Jamie Eames (Clayton), Dr. Jennifer Baldwin (Dr.
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