Nicole's obituary
Nicole Bricker (Gregory, née Beattie), 49, a kind, fun-loving, and hockey-obsessed wife and mother, passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2022 after a short serious illness.
Nicole was born on April 4, 1973 in Philadelphia, PA to Scottish-born parents James and Margo Beattie. She was a resident of Richboro, PA for over 30 years and was recently a resident of Ottsville, PA. She will always be remembered for her wonderful smile and wit, for being headstrong and tenacious, and for giving her all to her family, who will miss her always.
Nicole was a loving wife to first husband Robert “Todd” Bricker until his death. She was also a loving wife to second husband Robert Gregory. She was a devoted mother to her and Todd’s son, Kincaid, as well as a devoted stepmother to Rob’s son, Benjamin. She was also a cat-mom to Sticky and Pucky.
Nicole was a tremendous lover of music, Bono being her muse. A few of her favorites were The Cure, Goo Goo Dolls, U2, and The Church, and she had been to over fifty various concerts and shows in her lifetime. She was a great lover of Scotland, having gone numerous times to visit family and delight in her favorite local soda, Irn Bru.
Nicole was a passionate hockey fan, supporting the Philadelphia Flyers through their many ups and downs. A zealous hockey-mom, Nicole encouraged and watched her pride and joy, Kincaid, as he rose in the ranks of his local hockey organizations. Nicole also took part in being a hockey player herself, playing indoor ball hockey at the local Richboro rec center for years.
Nicole was preceded in death by her father James Beattie, mother Margo Beattie (née Yuile), and first husband Todd Bricker. She was also preceded in death by grandparents Robert and Margaret Yuile, and James and Margaret Beattie.
She is survived by her son Kincaid Bricker and her brother Colin Beattie (Donnielle P.), who reside in NJ.
Nicole will be greatly missed by uncle and aunt, David and Barbara Beattie, and by cousin Hannah Thomas (Lewis), who reside in the UK.
She will also be fondly remembered by in-laws Lynda Feeney and her husband Jim, and Robert Bricker and his wife Melodie, along with sister-in-law Rebecca Berube, nephews Jake and Nash, and niece Charlie, who reside in PA.
She is also survived by second husband Rob Gregory and his son, Ben.
Nicole wanted to be cremated and was granted that wish. Services and interment will be held privately.