Charlotte Nolan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 13, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 75 years.
Charlotte was born August 26, 1929 at Vulcan, Alberta to Cecil and Ruby Smith. She was raised on a farm in the Reid Hill District east of Vulcan and attended school in the Vulcan area. When Charlotte graduated from high school, she moved into town. She worked for A.G.T. at a telephone operator and worked at the arena concession in the winter. Charlotte went on to work as a bank clerk for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. She retired from C.I.B.C. in 1993. Charlotte married William Nolan on August 22, 1949. They lived in a small house on the north side of Vulcan and then moved to 1st street South. Charlotte moved to the Marquis Foundation Senior’s apartments in July, 2002.
Charlotte loved her family especially her grandchildren. She was always busy around the house and loved gardening, sewing and music. Charlotte volunteered her time in assisting senior citizens with yard work and getting their mail and groceries. She loved to walk and could be seen often walking around town.
Charlotte, lovingly referred to as “Chief” by her family, is survived by her children Marjorie, Rick, Gordon, George, Lloyd and David, eighteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many friends.
Charlotte was predeceased by her parents, her husband William, her sisters Jean and Dorothy and a granddaughter Christy.
Funeral service March 18, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at the Vulcan United Church with Sue MacDonald D.M. and Rev. Doug Barrie officiating.
Casket bearers Gordon Nolan, George Nolan, Lloyd Nolan, David Nolan, Rick Nolan and Arnie Robinson
Internment Vulcan Cemetery.
A special thank you to Dr. Wade, the staff at Peter Dawson Lodge and the Nurses and staff at Vulcan Community Health Centre for Mom’s care.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Charlotte’s memory can be made to Vulcan Community Health Centre, Long Term Care, Box 299, Vulcan, Alberta T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Directors. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to vulcanfuneralhome@hotmail.com.