In the fishing community of Long Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, 33-year-old Nichole Power passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2025, leaving family and friends in profound sorrow.
The devoted healthcare professional and flight attendant, known for her compassion, died at home after a brief illness. Her sudden departure has united the Placentia Bay area in tributes honoring a woman who brought warmth to every life she touched.
Nichole attended M.M. Sullivan’s Academy in Tors Cove, where she excelled in biology classes and volunteered for school health fairs. She earned her Licensed Practical Nurse diploma from the College of the North Atlantic in 2013, blending medical knowledge with hands-on patient care training. Her education reflected a calling to service that defined her early career.
Professionally, Nichole worked as an LPN with NL Health Services at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in St. John’s for over a decade, providing comfort to oncology patients during treatments. Colleagues praised her empathetic listening and ability to ease fears with gentle reassurance. She balanced shifts with part-time flight attendant duties for PAL Airlines, ensuring safe travels across the province.
Nichole shared a cozy home in Long Harbour with her husband of eight years and their two young children, filling evenings with family puzzles and bedtime stories. She maintained close ties with her parents and three siblings through weekly calls and summer gatherings at the family cabin. These bonds formed the joyful foundation of her family-centered life.
Nichole embraced a balanced routine with early morning yoga overlooking Placentia Bay for reflection and energy. She followed a nutritious diet of fresh seafood and local berries, staying active through weekend hikes in the Avalon Peninsula trails. Hobbies like knitting cozy scarves for patients highlighted her nurturing spirit.
Long Harbour honors Nichole with a memorial service planned at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, where flowers and stories will celebrate her legacy. Her family appreciates community support during this time, channeling grief into a fund for nursing scholarships. The region remembers a caregiver whose kindness made every moment matter.