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LEE -- James F. Nolan Sr., 68, of Laurel St., died Thursday at Berkshire Medical Center.
Born in Pittsfield on April 10, 1939, son of John J. Nolan Jr. and Laura Premerlani Nolan, he was al lifelong resident of Lee and attended St. Mary's Grammar School where he was president of the class of 1953. He was also a 1957 graduate of the former Cranwell Preparatory School in Lenox and also attended Boston College.
Mr. Nolan served in the Army where he was a heavy equipment operator in Co. C, 7th Engineering Battalion from 1961 until being honorably discharged with the rank of corporal in 1963. He was in the Army Reserves from the time of his discharge until 1967.
He was a self-employed excavation contractor and landscaper, retiring in 2005.
Mr. Nolan was a longtime town representative in Lee and was well-known for his frequent explicit comments on town affairs.
He leaves a son, James F. Nolan Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; two daughters, Shelley M. Nolan of Tucson and Cherie L. Garrity of Lee; two sisters, Mary Ellen Tressy of East Granby, Conn. and Nancy Labonne Caouette of East Hartford, Conn.; and one granddaughter.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- A Funeral Mass for Mr. James F. Nolan Sr., who died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, will be Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Lenox Dale. Private burial will be at a later date at St. Mary's Cemetery in Lee. Calling hours will be tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. at the ROCHE FUNERAL HOME in Lenox. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Nolan's memory may be made to either the American Red Cross, Berkshire Humane Society, or the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter, all in care of the funeral home, 120 Main St., Lenox, MA 01240. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Daniella M. Nolan; and his constant companion, his dog Sheena.
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Pat Belba
December 3, 2007
Dear Shelly and Cheri,
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. With Deepest Sympathy ,
Audrey and Jim Wellspeak
December 3, 2007
Our thoughts are with your family at this time.
Ed Doherty
December 2, 2007
On a snowy night 47 years ago this month, Jimmy stepped up and saved my butt. He was a true friend . He helped a lot of people during his lifetime and he did so without looking for thanks or credit. As many have said.."Jimmy Nolan was a good man".
God Bless you Jimmy and thanks again.
Eddie Doherty
Bobbi Collins
December 2, 2007
Although "Big Jim" and I were divorced many years ago, we still shared the common bond of our son, Jimi, Jr. who looks so much like his dad.
I kept a diary of the year when I was 20 years old and trying to become pregnant and suceeding finally which is a keepsake I will pass on to my son.
Jimi Jr. came up for Thanksgiving to show his dad his new granddaughter so we are grateful he got to see her.
I send my love to you Mary Ellen and Nancy who took such good care of him. Love Bobbi Collins, Pompano Beach, Fl.
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Gerald Drake Jr.
December 2, 2007
To the family of Jim Nolan, I would like to express my heart felt sympathy.Jimmy was a good friend and he will be missed.
Lou Bissell
December 2, 2007
Dear Nolan Family,I'm so sorry to hear of my good friend Jim's passing. He will missed by a lot of people.He could alway make you laugh with his witt.One of a kind,anything to help,Jim
Janice Braim
December 1, 2007
We are all so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. It was a great guy and always made me smile. He will be missed by everyone.
Janice Braim & Family
paul stumbaugh
December 1, 2007
I was sorry to read about Jim's passing we were friends in high school; he will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Diane (Potter) Gaul
December 1, 2007
Nolan Family, Jimmy was a good neighbor, man, and friend. He will be sadly missed by many in the Town of Lee. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Mary Nickerson-Moore
December 1, 2007
I was so sadden to hear of Jimmy's passing. He was a wonderful person. Jimmy would help anyone at any time. This world needs more people like Jimmy.He was a people's person.Never afraid to voice his opinion. I will never forget his biggest tagsale of all times for that wonderful cause. He certain was a great man. This life will be a different place without him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family & shenna as she was his co-pilot and never did you see one wit hout the other. God Bless Jimmy Rest in Peace
Ellen Reed(Manion)
December 1, 2007
My deepest sympathy at your loss. Jimmy was a neighbor for all my childhood, and someone I knew to be a kind, generous person. Words are inadequate to express my feelings and do little to alleviate your pain. Again, I'm so sorry.
WILLIAM MANGE
December 1, 2007
To The Nolan Family
We are sorry for your loss.
You have our deepest sympathy.
MR & MRS William MANGE
sanbornville NH 03872
Kelly ONeill
December 1, 2007
Shelly and family,
So sorry to hear about Jim , your dad, he was great guy. Always knew how to cheer me up at work when he came in...your in my thoughts and prayers.
Bobbi Collins (Formerly Nolan)
December 1, 2007
Although "Big Jim" and I have been divorced for many years, we share our son Jimi, Jr. who looks so much like his dad. I'm so happy Jimi got to see him over Thanksgiving.
Big Jim's life here on earth was too short but now he is in the arms of the Lord and he will live on in all our memories. I have a diary that I wrote when I was twenty years old, the year of hoping to get pregnant and finally achieving that goal and producing our boy.
It seems strange to read it now forty one years later as if it were a dream, but I'm so glad I have that keepsake and I will leave it to our son. May peace be with you. Bobbi Collins 754-366-5046, 2800 W. Golf Blvd., Pompano Beach, Fl. 22064
Gary Dargi
December 1, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing, he was a good man the only guy I know that would give the shirt of his back to help someone in need. He will be missed.
Jack & Carol LePrevost
December 1, 2007
Dear Nolan Family;
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this sad time. Jimmy was a good neighbor and fought for what he believed was right in town government. Not many people have the courage to stand up and fight for the taxpayers. He always looked out for the little guy.
Once again our deepest sympathy.
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