Waltham - Mr. Raymond T. Nichols of Waltham died Saturday, August 14, 2004 at his home. He was 52. Born in Waltham, a son of the late Robert F. and Eleanor E. (Hayes) Nichols, he was a lifelong resident. He was a 1971 graduate of Waltham High School and had worked for the Massachusetts Laborers Union, Local No. 1421 in Boston. He leaves his wife, Deborah M. (Poirier) Nichols; two brothers, Robert M. Nichols of Chelmsford and Richard J. Nichols of Wayland; his sister, Cindy L. Arsenault of Hudson and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral at 9 a.m. Tuesday from The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church, 880 Trapelo Road, Waltham at 10 a.m. Committal services will follow in Newton Cemetery Chapel. Visiting hours are Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.