Mr. Francis Lawrence Nolan

Born on July 9, 1935 in Everett, Larry was the loving son of the late Clifford Nolan and Catherine Mary (Parrott) Nolan. Larry was a kind-hearted, compassionate and caring son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.

Larry was a proud veteran, having served our country in the United States Army from 1954-1956. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan with the 27th Regimental Combat Team called The Mauraders. Following his service, he went to work for Philco in a division that worked on cryptography for the US military. He spent a year with Philco in Germany and a second year in Japan. Larry returned home and attended classes at Boston University and eventually went on to work for New England Bell as a switchman for many years until his retirement. Upon his return from Japan, Larry met Patricia, the love of his life, and went on to get married and raise his family in Hanson.

Larry was an avid card player, and he was a tough opponent at the game of cribbage. He spent many fun times with family and friends playing Hearts and other card games. Larry also loved to golf, tend his garden and pool and he was always watching and reading about the birds that visited his feeders. He learned to make bread and pizza and he loved baking for his family and friends. In addition, he was very artistic and he crafted many beautiful creations for his family. Larry was great with his hands and could fix just about anything.

Larry was a devoted grandfather and enjoyed attending the many activities his grandchildren participated in. His travels took him to Germany, Texas, Hawaii, upstate New York and Connecticut as well as many local venues. He was so proud of his grandchildren and they were always a very important part of his life.

Larry was the beloved husband of the late Patricia (Cribben) Nolan, devoted father of Kelly Garden and her husband Mitchell of Litchfield, CT, Lawrence Nolan and his wife Elisabetta of Wareham, MA, Kathleen Meagher and her husband David of Hanson, MA, and Jessica Snow and her husband John of Halifax, MA. He is the cherished grandfather (Papa) of Allison, Ryan and Tara Garden, Lawrence Jr and Megan Nolan, Brian and Jenna Meagher, and Christopher, Daniel, Nolan, Caitlin and the late Jeffrey Snow. He is the dear brother of Maureen Meade, Kathleen Kelly, and Sandra Christie, and the late John Nolan, Richard Nolan, Imelda Priestly, Thelma Hardwood, Mary Claire Smith and Theresa Adriansen.

Visiting hours will be held from 10-10:45 am on Friday October 30, 2026 in the Sullivan Funeral Home 2 Maquan St. (Cor Rte 14&58) Hanson, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am at Holy Apostles Church (St. Joseph the Worker Church) just across the street at 1 Maquan St. Burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in Larry’s memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306 or online at t2t.org