Raymond Joseph Nowlan

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Charlotte, North Carolina

Raymond Nowlan Obituary

Raymond Joseph Nowlan
Mr. Nowlan, age 79, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at Carolinas Medical Center-Main. Born August 14, 1927 in Grafton, MA, he was the son of the late Francis and Aurora Nowlan. Mr. Nowlan served in the US Navy during World War II. He retired as Vice President of Whitin-Roberts, Inc.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, December 16, 2006 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with Fr. Stan Kobel, OFM Cap., Celebrant. Entombment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m Friday at McEwen Funeral Service, Charlotte Chapel.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Ruth Nelson Nowlan, two sons, Norman R. Nowlan and his wife, Barbara, and David W. Nowlan and his wife, Debby, and two grandsons, Matthew Nowlan and his wife, Jessica, and Christopher Nowlan, all of Charlotte.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 ([email protected]).
You are invited to visit the Memorial for Raymond Joseph Nowlan at www.mem.com. Through this site you may share your thoughts and memories with his family.
Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service, Charlotte Chapel, 727 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 (704-334-6421).

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Dec. 14, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Nowlan

8 Entries

David & Judy Summerour

December 18, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Cecil and Wanda Danley

December 14, 2006

Ruth, Norman, David and families...we want you to know our prayers and thoughts are with you. We got to know Ruth and Ray through the Nelson family. May our God comfort and keep you. Sending love.......

Billy Everhardt

December 14, 2006

We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Ray. Spending so much time at the Nowlan home as we grew up, Ray was a person that I truly respected and looked up to. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Anne Scott

December 14, 2006

I'm so very sorry for the loss of Ray. My prayers are with all of you.

Penny McGuirt

December 14, 2006

We are so very sad to hear about Rays passing. You all were very good friends to us when we lived at Betty Sue's. I will always remember Ray giving Jessie her name as the velcro baby. I still refer to her as that and think of you all every time. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Please call on us if we can do anything at all for you.

Cindy Baucom

December 14, 2006

I was sorry to hear about your loss. May God comfort you and surround you with His peace and love.

Frank & Mary Suddreth

December 14, 2006

We are very sad to learn of Ray's passing. We really got to know Ray years ago when we worked together at the Plaza Road Elementary School in the PTA. Ray was a very, very outstanding person and was a pure joy to work with. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ruth and the entire family. Frank & Mary Suddreth

Cookie Bennett

December 14, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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