Philip F. Nolan III

Phil brought the community together, talking to everyone and introducing us to neighbors we didn't know. He left every conversation saying "Always a pleasure" and that made people feel appreciated. We will all miss him.

Know that my heart aches with you and for you. For you who may not haul your own trash, it may be hard to imagine how pivotal a role the dump attendant plays. He or she can literally make or break your day in a moment. Phil Nolan didn´t just regulate the recycling and the trash, he did it with kindness, patience, sensitivity and charity. He answered every silly question I had, some having nothing to do with recycling, and, when I made a mistake, throwing cardboard into the plastic recycling,...

We will miss you, Phil. Betty Lesure and Warren Kirkpatrick

My parents just notified me that Phil passed away. I grew up in Ashfield and have fond memories of visiting Phil every week when we went to drop off our recycling and trash and check out the little free donated book Library they had on site. Phil was always so kind and friendly and even let us press the compactor button when we were young. When my brother and I became old enough to drive to the dump on our own, my brother would sometimes pick up Phil's favorite soda and I'd be look out, so he...

My wife and I were sad to learn of Phil's passing. He has been in our lives for the 20 years we have been residents of Ashfield. I will certainly miss our brief but pleasant exchanges at the Transfer Station -- especially his signature send-off "Say hello to your lovely wife." He was a gem. Roy (and Janice)

Good Journey, Phil. You are already missed! I loved being referred to as my dad's "lovely daughter" - so sweet all us ladies were someone's lovely wife or daughter. And I loved that you always asked "How's the water?" cause 9 times out of 10 you knew I'd be swimming (or at least dipping during winter months) in Ashfield Lake. You knew your community so well and the so the transfer station was a welcomed errand.

I knew Phil since he was a toddler. As he grew it was clear that he was to be a kind and gentle person. I'll miss him, but glad that we knew each other. Sincerely, fred halper

My condolences to Ardis, Jackie, Ed, Ann and whole Nolan family... So sad to hear of Phil's passing. Have great memories of my youth in Ashfield... Scouting,sledding , and other things young kids look to do...Phil was part of the Ashfield memories...And I'm not surprised he grew to be a decent, respectable man. May you continue your journey "Phil"...and thanks for the memories....