Robert "Bob" P. Nolan

Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Jean and Yvette (Levesque) Nolan, he was a longtime resident of Swansea before relocating to Methuen.

A graduate of New Bedford High School, he received his Bachelor’s degree from UMass Dartmouth, formerly Southeastern Massachusetts University. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Vietnam War.

Mr. Nolan worked as a Clinical Lab Technician for Lifespan at both Rhode Island and Miriam Hospital for over twenty years before retiring in 2010.

A communicant of St. Dominic’s Church, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. An avid traveler, he enjoyed camping, fishing, animals, photography and reading a good book.

He is survived by three daughters, Barbara A. Perry and her husband James of Westport, Melissa G. Dugan and her husband Ian of Somerset, Joann M. Wasylean of Bethlehem, PA; one sister, Caroline Vogel of Durham, NC; three grandchildren, Anthony J. Perry, Gage R. Dugan and Abby G. Wasylean; many nieces and nephews and his companion Eileen Hayes.

His Funeral will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 9:00 AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Dominic’s Church, 1277 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours are Monday from 4:00 – 7:00PM. Burial in Vinnicum Woods Cemetery, Swansea. For tributes or directions, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com