Josephine Mary Nolan

Josephine Mary Nolan Passed away peacefully at Nazareth House on July 2, 2011. Josephine was a native of Galway, Ireland and emigrated to San Francisco in 1944. She was the beloved wife of Michael J. Nolan also of Galway, Ireland. They settled in Corpus Christi parish where they raised their family. Michael passed away in 1972. Josephine is survived by her children Noreen (Bruce) Jacks, Michael (Kathleen) and Thomas (Sharon) Nolan. She was the cherished grandmother of Brian (Denise), Aiden (Sally-Anne), Gregory, Darren (Kristen) Jacks; Michael (Jaime), Kevin (Lupe), and Bridget Nolan, Maureen (Brandon) Roberts, Christopher (Andrea) Schwarze, Cynthia (Andrew) Huerta. "Grama Jo", as she was affectionately called, was great-grama to Lynee, Breanna, Riley and Braedyn Jacks; Kaitlyn, Jack, Caleb, Sean, and Isabel Nolan; Derrick, Savannah and Julia Schwarze; Scott, Anthony, Isabel, and Jacob Huerta who were the joy of her life. Jo is survived by many loving nieces and nephews both here and in Ireland. In 1999 Jo moved up to Marin to be closer to her children and had 12 wonderful years at Nazareth House in San Rafael. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Nazareth House, 245 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael on Thursday July 7, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Burial at Holy Cross following reception. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to Nazareth House, 245 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, Ca 94903.