Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Donald and Stefania (Bobrowiecki) Nolan, she was a life-long area resident. She was a member of many military organizations.
Besides her husband she is survived by one brother Donald Nolan and his wife Janet of Charlotte, North Carolina four sons, Mark Nunes and his wife Elizabeth of Seattle, Washington and Richard Nunes and his partner Paula Smith of New Bedford; Jason Faustino of Fairhaven, David Faustino and his wife Dawn also of Fairhaven; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and her best friend and caregiver, Ann Norton of Fairhaven.
Visiting hours Saturday, March 17, 2012 11 AM-1:30 PM prior to the Celebration of Life service which will be immediately following at 1:30 PM in the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Fairlawn, 180 Washington Street, Fairhaven. Burial will be private.