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Bradley Nolan Obituary

Brad Nolan, loving husband, devoted father and a good friend to many, passed away on August 9 in Birmingham, Alabama following a tragic swimming accident that he suffered in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Brad was born in Lafayette, Louisiana on June 19, 1964. He graduated from Hahnville High School in 1982 and from LSU in 1987 with a BS Degree in Engineering. He spent the next 28 years working in the nuclear and petrochemical industries, holding various engineering positions with Entergy, Monsanto Company, Syngenta and BASF. Brad was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed boating and fishing the salt-water marshes at Cocodrie, hiking local trails around the Tunica Hills and duck hunting in the Louisiana marshes. He also did wood-working and wine making (much enjoyed by his friends and neighbors). Brad and his family moved from Bayou Gauche to Geismar in 2013. He is survived by his wife, Mary Beth Somme; his parents, Bill and Lynette Nolan of Prairieville; son, Ryan Nolan of Baton Rouge; step-sons, Ryan and Sean Comardelle; granddaughter, Olivia; brother, Brian Nolan of Osaka, Japan and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales, Louisiana. Visitation will be held at the Ourso Funeral Home Chapel at 13533 Airline Highway in Gonzales on Wednesday, August 12, 2014 from 6:00 pm until 9:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Hwy 73, Prairieville at 10:30 am on Thursday, August 13 with a visitation held just before Mass starting at 9:15 am and continuing until service time. Interment will follow at Oak Lane memorial park located on Highway 73 in Prairieville, Louisiana. Please visit www.oursofh.com to offer condolences to the family. Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Aug. 11 to Aug. 13, 2015.

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February 21, 2018

...just thinking about you, Brad.

Neela Banerjee

September 21, 2015

The last time Brad and I saw each other was in high school, more than 30 years ago. But those are happy memories. From the start, he used to these over-the-top impressions of Steve Martin being 'a wild and crazy guy' from Saturday Night Live that would leave us in stitches. It became his signature of sorts. I'll always associate Brad with laughter, and that's probably one of the best ways to remember someone. Thank you, Bradley Paul Nolan. Much love and peace to your parents, brother and whole family.

Brian Nolan

August 19, 2015

To my brother Brad,
With earth now set and flowers wilting, sadly I leave for my home in Japan. The love that surrounded you in life is the greatest comfort to me now after your death: from your loyal friends, your wonderful co-workers, your lovely wife, and our blessed family. I cannot bring myself to say "goodbye" to you, Brad - only a heart-felt "thank you" for being the brother that anyone would be so proud to claim as theirs. I love you, bro, forever. Rest in peace.
Brian

Sunset Properties

August 18, 2015

You are in our thoughts and prayers

August 18, 2015

Lynette, So sorry for your loss. Know that your loss is Heaven's gain.
Marlene Ducote Ferrara

August 16, 2015

Mary Beth, I can't tell you how many times we have talked about you and Brad and our fun trip into the city many years ago! We loved you both and are heart broken to hear of your loss and such a great loss to all the family and friends who loved him so much. Our prayers are with you all.
Rita and Dick Goodman (Russellville, Arkansas)

August 15, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss.
Glenn, Lauren, Matt, and Melanie

Cliff, Beth & Brittany Bourgeois

August 14, 2015

Mary Beth & the Nolan Family,

There are truly no words to express our sorrow for your loss. Brad will be dearly missed by all that knew him. You and your entire family will be in our thoughts and we pray that God will give you peace and strength in this difficult time.

Lynda & Ron Kirsch

August 14, 2015

Our deepest sympathy, thought's and prayers to Mary Beth, Lynette, Bill and family. Brad has touched many lives and was loved by us all.

August 14, 2015

Very sorry and stunned to hear of Brad's passing. Great guy.
Kenny Lasseigne

Dawn Zeringue Pintado

August 14, 2015

Mary Beth and family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May God give you strength through this most difficult time and the fond memories be held in your hearts forever. May the love and happiness Brad brought to your family endure through eternity until you are all reunited. Brad touched the lives of so many and will continue to do so. May he rest in peace.

Susanna Kortz

August 14, 2015

Prayers to Mary Beth and family. Taken way too soon - I will always remember your smile and loving spirit.

Caroline Abbate

August 14, 2015

Brad was a very warm and caring man and will be missed by many. It has been an honor to know and work with such an amazing man. My prayer are with the Nolan family. May he rest in peace.

Helen Boyen

August 13, 2015

So sorry to hear about Brad. Mom & Dad called and told me what happen. You are all in my heart and prayers.

George & Angie Kestler

August 13, 2015

Very sorry for your loss.

Emil Turner

August 13, 2015

I am a condo owner at The Dunes and wanted to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. I am so very sorry. I will be praying for your family during this time.

Emil Turner

Annette Melancon Matherne

August 13, 2015

So sorry to hear about the passing of Brad. You and your family are in my prayers.

August 13, 2015

Bill and Lynette, I pray that you will get some comfort knowing that you raised a special son. Everyone loved Brad. May God Bless you Lynette, Bill, Brian, Mary Beth, and family.

Carmen Williams

August 13, 2015

Bill and Lynette,

Your son, Brad, was a beautiful soul
and as he touched the hearts of many,
he will be greatly missed.

May the memories be your comfort
that will live in your heart forever.

Jackie and Kevin Black

August 13, 2015

We are so sorry to hear this sad news about the loss of your beloved family member. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Robert and Aileen Barbin

August 13, 2015

Bill and Lynette, we are so sorry for the tragic loss of your son. May God wrap you in his loving arms, you are in our prayers.

Melinda and Tim Gates

August 12, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Stacey Cooper

August 12, 2015

Lynette, Bill and family, words are not enough to comfort you during your grief but know that many people are praying for you. May God and your precious memories sustain you for now and the knowledge that you will see him again in Heaven!

Jackie Malbrough Ricca

August 12, 2015

Dear Lynette and Family: I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son, Brad, and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers, now and in time to come. (ARW Member)

Ronnie and Janet Dauterive

August 12, 2015

Our family cannot even imagine the loss of your handsome son Brad. Our heartfelt condolences for the loss of this fine man.

Jacques Matherne

August 12, 2015

To a great friend who will be missed by all . Brad continue to shed your joy and happiness on us from up above . And keep a watchful eye on us while you celebrate life as a new angel in heaven .

August 12, 2015

Lynette, Bill and Brian, there are no words to take away the sadness when you lose someone you love. I am sending thoughts and prayers to wrap around your broken hearts to keep them safe until you are strong again. I have fond memories of Brad and he touched so many lives. You have my deepest and most sincere sympathy. Love,Joan

Michelle Senn

August 12, 2015

Couldn't have survived Houston without him. My travel partner, friend, and colleague who will be missed. RIP my dear friend.

Annie Faucheaux Harmon

August 12, 2015

Words cannot express my sympathy for you, Mary Beth and all of Brad's family. He was an awesome person, who always made you feel special for being his friend. I will always remember his smile, but most of all, how much he loved you, all his family and Rusty. Lean on me, contact me, and know that I feel for you. Take care.

Julie Cancienne

August 12, 2015

Marybeth, I'm so sorry for your lost and the lost to your family. Brad was a terrific guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michael Hebert

August 12, 2015

Brad was a really great person. I thoroughly enjoyed being his friend and sharing in his sense of humor. I will miss him. I will remember him. He was truly a wonderful person.

Catherine Somme Dunlap

August 12, 2015

Lynette, Bill and Mary Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you all loved him dearly and will miss him tremendously. May God comfort you at this sad time of loss.

Jim & Teresa Miller

August 12, 2015

The Nolan Family,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you.

Bobby Blanchard

August 12, 2015

Brad, I only knew you for a brief period while working with you at Syngenta, but feel like I've known you my entire life. The impact you had on my life as well as my co-workers is hard to put into words. Your warm and caring personality was always present regardless of the difficulties we faced together. You truly had a way of making everyone around you feel at ease with your soft spoken words and the fairness of your character. However, it was your smile, quick wit and great sense of humor that we loved most about you.

Mary Beth, I can only imagine the loss you must feel during this time of mourning and reflection on Brad's earthly life. He was truly a great example of God's Love, as a family man, co-worker and business associate. I am blessed and honored to be his Friend and the memories of time we shared together will forever be embedded on my mind and in my heart. You and your family will be in my Thoughts and Prayers as you deal with Brad's early departure from this life. I pray that you will find peace in knowing, as a Christian, Brad will have a home in Heaven until you meet again. I pray that his Soul and the Souls of all the faithfully departed Rest in Peace, Amen.

Your Friend,

Jaimin Pandya

August 12, 2015

Brad had a very warm heart and congenial personality. I always remembered the great fun having conversations with him and couple of other friends during lunch at work. We miss him. My deepest consolations to the family and prayers to cope with this bereavement.

Mike Cantwell

August 12, 2015

I worked with Brad at Syngenta. This was such a shock when we heard about Brad's tragic accident. Looking at the photos in the scrap book, it is very clear that he loved his family and enjoyed life with them. To his family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed by everyone. May God comfort everyone in his family.

Kathy Alleman Liberty

August 12, 2015

Brad, you left us too soon. You were always smiling and that made those around you smile. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Linda Gamel

August 12, 2015

Gone much too soon! Brad made the work environment fun. My deepest sympathy to his family.

AME Naquin

August 12, 2015

HE always made me laugh. Brad was taken away too soon from his friends and family. He had a great attitude.

from his buddy AME Naquin Harvey, LA Graduated with BRAD in 1982.

lila ernst

August 12, 2015

Sorry to hear this,He was a dear friend to my late husband,Orion Ernst.He willed be missed
From Lila Ernst

August 12, 2015

Mary Beth, My heart is with you in having to say good-bye. You had a sweet, wonderful man in your life and was truly blessed to share that special love. To know sorrow is to acknowledge love that was yours. May your cherished memories and the love of family and friends help bring you comfort. God bless and keep you.
Love, Aunt Joan

Lynette and Bill, There are no words to take away your sadness when you lose someone you love. My thoughts and prayers are with you to wrap around your broken hearts to keep it safe until you are strong again. My deepest sympathy. Love, Joan

Chuck Zamjahn

August 12, 2015

Linette, Bill and family: Kevin relayed the terrible and sad news to me yesterday. My deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob McGraw

August 12, 2015

To the Nolan family,
Bill my deepest sympathy and my sincere thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this time of your great loss. May the Lord comfort and bless you all.

August 12, 2015

Brad was such a great person , always with a beautiful smile on his face , he will be missed.

Shelly Schexnayder (Luling ,La)

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

August 12, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

George Baquet

August 12, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Nolan family. I worked with Brad at BASF; he always had a smile and joke to share. God Bless!!!

August 12, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours... Paulette ad Pete Verdin....Bayou Gauche,La.

Stacy Whitaker

August 12, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Lindy Grows

August 12, 2015

Brad you was such a good friend. I remember the good times working on the turbine deck @ W3. May You Rest in Peace!!!

Aura Vides

August 12, 2015

Brad - You will always live in my heart and prayers. You were a tremendous person and great friend. I will always remember your silliness and the way you made me laugh. Rest comfortably my friend and may God Bless your family always.

Mike Arrington

August 12, 2015

My deepest sympathies and prayers for Brad's wife, Mary Beth, and his family. Brad was my coworker and is my good friend. At the river, we will be reunited; see you then, Brad.

Ronnie St. Pierre

August 12, 2015

Brad and I worked together at Monsanto and BASF. I'll always remember him as a good and decent man who loved his family and as someone who was kind and helpful to everyone he met. I'm out of town and won't be able to attend his services, but please know that he and his family are in my prayers. Rest in peace my friend.

Renee Arceneaux

August 12, 2015

Mrs.Lynette and Mr.Bill
I am so sorry for your loss you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers God Bless

Karen & (LeBlanc) Brooks

August 12, 2015

Brad was an amazing friend and classmate for so many years. He was a great man to so many. He will be missed. Love and prayers to Mary Beth, The Nolans, Ryan, The Comardelle boys, many other relatives, coworkers, and friends.

Karen Vanoni(Book,Filos)

August 12, 2015

My prayers go out to the entire family! He was a very nice man.My prayers go out to his wonderful parents.In time may you know that you now have an angel in heaven!

Pati Tregre

August 12, 2015

Brad was a wonderful friend and an unbelievably great family man. He could make you laugh and pick you up when you were feeling down. He loved his family and never completed a conversation without mentioning them. He will be missed by all who were blessed to have known him.

Deborah&Jerry Perkins

August 12, 2015

Brad was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed by many. My heart is so sad following this tragedy. I am praying, as well as many others, for you and his family. May God Bless!

Kim Rodrigue

August 12, 2015

Mary Beth-sending you much love during this difficult time.

Stacey DeBautte Babin

August 12, 2015

Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near.
Still loved, still missed and very dear. So honored to have Brad as a friend and a classmate (HHS 1982). Rest in peace, my friend, until we meet again. My love and prayers to MaryBeth and the Nolan family.

Hazel Turner-Richard

August 12, 2015

Mary Beth, words can not express the feeling of sorrow for your loss. He will truly be missed; but we were blessed to have had him, if only for what now seems like a short time....Hahnville High School Class of '82

Michael Chatelain

August 12, 2015

Our loss is heaven's gain. Let family, friends and your faith support you in this trying time. I worked with Brad at BASF for the last year and will surely miss his smiling face.

Cindy Hymel

August 12, 2015

My deepest sympathy to his family. I worked with Brad at Waterford. He had such a touching smile and so sweet. My prayers to all of you during this time. God bless you. RIP Brad

Rachael Dufrene

August 12, 2015

Marybeth, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you every time I think of this unbearable circumstance that your having to go through. I pray for Gods mercy and strength to help you get thru. Brad was a wonderful guy and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. With much love.

George Robinson Sr.

August 12, 2015

It was an honor to have known and work with you Brad, you will be missed.

Jan Hankins

August 12, 2015

Mary Beth and Family - there are no words to describe the sadness I feel for you all during this most difficult time; but what an amazing soul Heaven has gained!

Brad lived life to the fullest, and, enriched many of us along the way with his kind, gentle spirit, his generosity, love, humor and positive outlook.

MB, he loved you so very much and would not have left you unless called to answer our Father; he will remain your constant companion always, and, continue to watch over every one who knew and loved him.

May the love and prayers of everyone be a source of comfort in the trying times ahead, and, may all the happy memories quickly start filling the void left by his absence here with us.

What a blessing it has been having Brad as my friend; he always has and always will hold a special place in my heart.

Love and prayers to all~

Jolene & Audie Dufrene

August 12, 2015

Mary Beth our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love you Jolene and Audie

RoseAnn/Don Callegari

August 12, 2015

Nolan Family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Marianne St. Romain

August 12, 2015

I am so sad but I know you are flying high in heaven. My prayers go out to your family, your son Ryan, MaryBeth, Ryan and Sean and the rest of your extended family. May you rest in peace and may God grant everyone the strength they need to get through this tragedy. Much love to all.

Kay Ogletree

August 12, 2015

I was so sadden to hear about this wonderful man. I only knew for a short time but it felt like forever. Sending much love and prayers to the family at this time. May the Lord bless you and keep you in his loving arms.

Nicole Branson

August 12, 2015

My condolences & prayers of peace for your family. He was a good man.

Caswalyn Landry-Ivory

August 11, 2015

I will miss my buddy...after knowing you for over 38 years, it is difficult to believe you are gone. Rest in peace; sleep well...God has given out another set of wings.

August 11, 2015

My condolence to The Nolan Family.
Sincerely,
Classmate Rosanne Williams

Tracy Rake

August 11, 2015

How shocking and sad! Brad was a beautiful soul and so he attracted another in Mary Beth. We all pray for your family and hope the love that is out pouring may provide some small comfort.

Kay & Jim Briggs

August 11, 2015

MaryBeth, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. We are deeply sorry for your loss.

Diane Rochelle

August 11, 2015

I am so saddened by this tremendous loss...I will NEVER forget the significant contributions that he made to all of us at J.B. Martin when he mentored for us. He was truly a person who lit up a room when he entered, and for that he will never be forgotten. I will pray for you, Lynette and Ryan, and the entire family as you try to get through this unbelievable loss. All of our lives are richer because we knew and loved him! May the Lord bless all of you!

Buddy and Susan Weems

August 11, 2015

Our hearts are full of so much emotion right now. Brad was such a great person. We have known him all of his life and everytime we saw him he was such a kind and loving man. Bill and Lynette, you raised two wonderful boys who became fine men. Brian, although you have been in Japan, you have been in our thoughts. Mary Beth, you and Brad were so good for each other. Our prayers are with all of you and your families.

Brian Machado

August 11, 2015

Brad was a great friend and it was obvious how much he loved his family and friends. I am very sorry for your loss. I am thankful for having met him and having the opportunity to get to know him. He will be greatly missed.

Roxanne Savoie- Barre

August 11, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

JoAnne Landeche Barker

August 11, 2015

MaryBeth, so sorry for your loss. Brad was truly a great guy! My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and the rest of the family.

Celeste savoie

August 11, 2015

We wil miss his smile, his laughter, his humor, his compassion,and his love. But we all have wonderful memories of the way he touched our lives, and those memories will hold us until we rejoice with him again. Mary Beth and family our love & Prayers are with you in the days to come.
May the Angels in heaven wrap you in comfort when times are hard.
All our Love Richard & Celeste Savoie

Frankie Ford Besson

August 11, 2015

Mary Beth and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Robin Woods

August 11, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayer are with the family. His smile and personality will be missed. I worked with Brad at Entergy.

Amelie Talbot

August 11, 2015

Mary Beth, Our deepest sympathy to you and to Brad's family in your tragic loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God watch over you in this trying time. God Bless you.
Amelie Pontif Talbot and family

Norma Hughes Baker

August 11, 2015

Mary Beth I am so sorry for your loss I am keeping you and your children in my prayers . May God keep you in his arms

Ineta Loup

August 11, 2015

My dear friend will forever be in my heart!! My deepest sympathies to my dear friend MaryBeth and family! He will be deeply missed!!

Sandra Pitts King

August 11, 2015

My heart is heavy. I am deeply saddened by the passing of my classmate. Words can not truly express the sadness I feel. I pray for Brad's family, his wife and his children, his grand children, his parents. Brad will always be a part of you. He will be missed but is never any further away than the mention of his name. God bless you as much as we were blessed to have know Brad. You will be in my prayers.

Wanda George Berry

August 11, 2015

maryBeth and family of Brad. I am so sorry for this tragedy. Brad was always one of the nicest guys I knew since High School. My thoughts and prayers are with you . may his memory give you comfort in just knowing he was a part of your family! God bless you and bring you comfort. Wanda George Berry

August 11, 2015

Mrs Lynette and Mr Bill I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family God bless

Armond Bourque

August 11, 2015

As a coworker at Monsanto and a member of the Monsanto family I am sorry to hear of the lost of a great family member. May god bless you and your family. May he rest in peace.

Wendy Quinlan

August 11, 2015

Bill, Lynette and Family,
Joe, the kids and I are so profoundly sorry for the loss of your son Brad. Please know that you and your family are in all our thoughts and prayers.
With much love,
Wendy, Joe, Kyle, Sean, Ross and Kayla

Nita Tassin

August 11, 2015

To Brad's family
Mary Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. I don't know that I will make the services, but will be thinking about you. The next few months will be hard, let family and friends help and support you.
Love nita

Keri Grafton

August 11, 2015

To the entire Nolan family, my heart is breaking for you. I can only pray that Brad is with my favorite Aunt Ethel, his grandmother, now. Hugs and love to Billy & Lynette, Mary Beth and the rest of the family. Would be there to hug you in person if I could.
Keri (Belton) Grafton

Linda Donnaud

August 11, 2015

Dear Nolan Family,

My hearts goes out to you at this very sad time. Brad was a wonderful person to everyone here at Monsanto and he will truly be missed. Always smiling and making people laugh.

August 11, 2015

Mary Beth, We are very sorry for your loss. Brad was such a sweet man. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Michelle and Victoria McLin

Michelle McLIn

August 11, 2015

Mary Beth, We are so sorry for your loss. Brad was such a sweet man. We will keep you in our prayers.

Michelle and Victoria McLin

Patti Stallard

August 11, 2015

Dear Billy, Lynette, Brian and the Nolan family,

My heart goes out to you at this very sad time. I have such fond memories of your family and Brad. I will keep Brad and all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love, Patti Boesch Stallard

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