James M. Nolan Obituary
We bid farewell to James M. Nolan of Norwood, Massachusetts, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 13, 2025 at the age of 97. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James M. Nolan to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Lydia; and his siblings, John Nolan and Mary Nolan. He is survived by: his children, Susan Landry (Gary) of Newburgh, ME, James M. Nolan Jr. (Malkit) of Franklin, MA, Gregory P. Nolan (Elaine) of Hanover, MA, Jean M. Nolan of Arlington, MA and Anne M. McGlame (James) of Medfield, MA; his grandson James M. Nolan III (Louise) of Boston, MA; his children, Joseph M. Nolan (Denise) of Medway, MA, Caroline E. Doran (Robert) of Pembroke, MA, John G. Nolan of Queens, NY, Katherine E. Nolan of Somerville, MA, Emily J. McGlame of Boston, MA, Nolan G. McGlame of Boston, MA, Liam and Mia Nolan-Hayun of Franklin, MA; and his great grandchildren, Jackson, Lyla, Madelynn Nolan of Medway, MA, Charles and Timothy Doran of Pembroke, MA.. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 19th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Holden Dunn Lawler Funeral Home (55 High Rock St, Westwood, MA 02090). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, February 19th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Margaret Mary Church (845 High St, Westwood, MA 02090). A burial was held on Wednesday, February 19th 2025 at 12:15 PM at the New Westwood Cemetery (877 High St, Westwood, MA 02090).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in James's memory to The Butler Foundation (https://thebutlerfoundation.com) or to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
