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Helen Nolan Obituary
She is survived by two sons: Philip H. Nolan, Jr. and his wife, Suzanne, of Clinton, and Robert E. Nolan, and his wife, Linda, of Lancaster; four daughters: Jean M. Flanagan and her husband, George, of Clinton, Ruthann Nolan and her husband, Marvin Stout of Harwich, Carolyn T. Nolan, and her husband, Francis Connery of Leominster, and Mary Ann Falconer and her husband, James, of Westminster; nine grandchildren: Sean, Gwen, Gretchen, Michael, Julie, Anne, John, Emily, and Allison; eleven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and her brother-in-law, Charles Nolan, and his wife, Joanne, of West Boylston. She was predeceased by her brother, Edward J. Lavelle, in 1975.
Ruth was born in Clinton, daughter of Thomas A. and Helena (Kittredge) Lavelle, and was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Clinton High School, Class of 1938, and Ward Business School, Worcester.
She was an active member and volunteer of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, the Clinton Hospital Guild, and served as a scout leader. An avid reader, she enjoyed history and politics. Ruth was especially proud that her mother was one of the first women in Clinton to cast a vote. She enjoyed many summers in the waters of Hampton Beach and Cape Cod with her family and friends. Her generous heart and fun loving spirit will be greatly missed.
Ruth's funeral will be held on Monday, October 6, 2008, from the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 1 Cross St. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Lancaster. Calling hours at the funeral home will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2008, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Ruth was a devout Catholic, and drew great strength from her faith. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Sisters of the Presentation, BVM, 99 Church St., Leominster, MA 01453.
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David and Dorrie Allison
October 4, 2008
Ruthann and family--David and I are so sorry about the loss of your mom. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Louise Rotti
October 4, 2008
Dear Phil and Family,
I was so sorry to learn of your MOM's passing...Your mom was a very special person..My prayers and thoughts are with you and your brother and sisters at the most difficult time..
Jim (Homer) Carey
October 4, 2008
Bob, your mother was a grand lady, I still remember all the times in the kitchen when we use to tell her about some dumb things we did in school that day and she would laugh, she always made us welcome.
SELINA PEARSON
October 3, 2008
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
ned coen
October 3, 2008
phil,suzane, sean,and family- our thoughts and prayers are with you nand your family-- ned and sue coen
Brendan Harney
October 3, 2008
Dear Phil and family; I would like to express my deepest sympathy in the passing of your mother.
curt and bev wuth
October 3, 2008
we are very sorry for the loss of your mom
Joan Glaser
October 3, 2008
To the Family of Helen Nolan, Your Mom was a beautiful woman and a wonderful mother. I send deep sympathy and prayers to you.
Look to the future with faith and peace and healing will come your way.
love to all, Joan Glaser
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