John F. Nolan

John F. Nolan obituary, Haverhill, MA

John F. Nolan

John Nolan Obituary

Published by Driscoll Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Mar. 14, 2017.
HAVERHILL – John Francis Nolan, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully surrounded by family members at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. John was born May 15, 1928 in Gloves Middle, Athenry, County Galway in Ireland to Michael Nolan and Delia (O'Dea) Nolan. He grew up working on his father's farm and helped build the rectory at Esker Church, the village church in Athenry. He served in the British Army before moving to Massachusetts in 1948. He held several jobs, including working for his uncle at the Old Kerry bottling plant in Haverhill. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. John married his wife, Barbara Lydon in 1957 and they shared 60 years of marriage. After attending the Massachusetts State Police Academy, he served on the Haverhill Police Department from 1963-1983. He patrolled Washington and Merrimack Streets and Bradford, where he was well known, respected and liked by the local business owners. In his later years, Papa, as he was called by all his family, enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, listening to Irish music, and traveling back to Ireland when he could. In addition to his wife Barbara, Papa is survived by his five children, Theresa Susen and husband Peter, Patrick Nolan and wife Cheryl, John Nolan and wife Julie Herget, Barbara Nolan and significant other Richard DeMatteo, and Kevin Nolan and wife Kristen, all of Haverhill; eight grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew and Jeffrey Susen, Sean, Lauren and Joshua Nolan, John Herget-Nolan, and Addison Nolan. He also leaves siblings Tommy and Martin, Theresa and Nancy, and many nieces and nephews in Ireland. He was preceded in death by his siblings James, Michael, Mary Jennings, Kitty Kincaid, Sissy Burk, and Sister Theresa Patrick of the Order of the Sisters of the Poor. Visiting hours Friday, March 17, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 So. Main Street, Bradford from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Services will be Saturday beginning in the funeral home at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sacred Hearts Church, 165 So. Main Street, Bradford at 10:00 AM. Interment with Haverhill Police Department Honors will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made in John's memory to the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 North Avenue, Haverhill, MA 01830. For directions and the online guestbook, please visit www.driscollcares.com

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March 22, 2017

k renzi posted to the memorial.

March 17, 2017

Maria Spencer posted to the memorial.

March 17, 2017

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k renzi

March 22, 2017

Hello, Theresa. Please accept my sincere condolences to you ,your family , and the entire Nolan family. It is hard to have a loved one die and hopefully there are memories to help you through this. I am so sorry.

Maria Spencer

March 17, 2017

My thoughts are with Barbara, and all the Nolan family, as you farewell John and remember the significant contribution he made to so many lives. Fond memories of my Uncle, a generous and friendly man, special times spent at his home in 1976 and in Ireland in later years. Maria, daughter of sister Kitty Kincaid (Australia)

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March 17, 2017

Sincere sympathy to Barbara and all the Nolan family on the death of John, RIP. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. He will be sadly missed. Sister Teresa & Family, Athenry.

Lori

March 17, 2017

Kevin, My condolences to you and your family.

Joe Bevilacqua

March 17, 2017

Please accept my deepest sympathy. Although I am unable to attend the services, I wanted to write and express my thoughts . John served Haverhill well and with pride.
Joe Bevilacqua

Anthony

March 17, 2017

Rip John. John was a man who I held in very high esteem, I have fond memories of his visits to Ireland and my trip to Haverhill with my parents. Sincere sympathies to Barbara and all the family. We will be thinking of you all here in Athenry during this sad time. Anthony, Stella & family.

John Jennings

March 16, 2017

Sad to hear of John's passing.he had a great life surrounded by his children and grandchildren. I will miss our regular phone conversations.I will be there in spirit at the funeral service. John Jennings

Terri OBrien-Finn

March 16, 2017

Very sorry for the loss of your dad...... he was a great asset to Haverhill we thank him for his service and you all are in our thoughts and prayers that his wonderful memories carry you to peace.

Sue Gouin

March 16, 2017

Thoughts and prayers to all the Nolan Family. He will be forever missed and forever remembered. Love you all and love you Barb !!! XOXO - Sue Gouin, Jimmy and Liz and Family

Jasmine, Phil & Parker Tyler

March 16, 2017

So very sorry for the loss of Papa. May you find comfort in each other, and happy memories you all shared together. Love you all!

Tommy Nolan

March 16, 2017

We will miss him. Tommy and Barbara Nolan

Sue Demogenes

March 16, 2017

John, Julie and Johnny,

We are so sorry for the loss of Papa. We never met him but have heard some pretty interesting stories about what a great guy he was. We know you will miss him. With Love, Sue & Tom

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