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Jimmy graduated from Mount Desert Island High School in 1970. He met Joelle Brown through mutual friends in 1975, they married in 1977 at Jimmy's grandparents "camp" in Trenton. After working for W. A. Stanley for several years, Jimmy started his own electrical contractor business and enjoyed a successful career as a master electrician for over 40 years. He was meticulous with his work and was often complemented on the quality and consistency. Jimmy was a member of Mason Lodge #208 A.F. & A.M. of Northeast Harbor for over 40 years and Master for several years. He was a member of the Anah Shrine and past member of the Mount Desert Lions Club.
Jimmy always had a fondness for Molasses Pond in Eastbrook, where, as a youngster, he spent several summers with his family. In 1989 he and Joelle bought a camp at Molasses Pond and spent the next 33 years enjoying all four seasons there with family, pets, and friends. Jimmy especially loved ice fishing, and hunting camp with his brother Bob, and best friend Ernest. Camping was also a favorite hobby: from tents to class A motor homes, he took pleasure in all. His bean-hole-beans brought many a visitor to his campsites. After retirement, he and Joelle made several trips to Florida as snowbirds, often encountering a snowstorm on the way. Jimmy will always be remembered for his larger than life personality and his love of food.
He is survived by his beloved wife Joelle (Brown) Nolan, Northeast Harbor; son Robert A. Nolan and wife Ellen, Bar Harbor; daughter Carrie Jane Nolan and partner Matthew Fronczak, Trenton; daughter Emily Damon, Mount Desert; grandchildren Megan Nolan and partner Colin Bobick, Conrad Strout and wife Brianna, Lulu Damon Dong, Delilah Damon Dong, and Kane Nolan Fronczak; brother Robert V. Nolan, Bar Harbor; sisters Marjorie (Mardie) Nolan and Stacey Gilfillan and husband Michael, all of Bar Harbor; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Nolan residence, 34 Summit Road, Northeast Harbor. Gifts in Jimmy's memory may be given to Mount Desert Nursing Service, PO Box 397, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 or Northeast Harbor Library, PO Box 279, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662.
Condolences may be expressed at www.acadiacremation.com
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