Charles Francis Nolan

Born on November 3, 1963, in Keene, NH, to Gilbert "Joe" and Margaret Nolan. Chuck lived a life marked by remarkable craftsmanship, service, and an unwavering devotion to his family and friends. Chuck graduated from Thayer High School in 1981 and briefly attended college in California before returning to New England when he met and married his wife Anne Campbell on November 12, 1988.

He worked to become a Certified Master and Expert Finisher Carpenter finding his true calling in woodworking and building which shined throughout his career and passions. He spent years as a Regional Retail Manager and later as the President and Owner of Tommila Brothers Lumber. After selling the business, he found joy working at Lowe's, where his years of expertise enabled him to happily support other Pros with their unique projects. Known for spotting and naming virtually any tree species wherever he traveled, he was even more proud to fulfill his lifelong dream of building a house by hand.

Community, adventure, and family were the heart of Chuck's life. He gave generously of his time, serving 3 years on the Monadnock Regional School Board and 10 years as President of the Home Builders Association of Southwestern New Hampshire—where he took immense pride in funding youth scholarships, hosting the annual Cheshire Home Show, and cultivating a strong local network. Chuck simply loved being active outdoors. You could often find him kayaking on Island Pond, taking on Colorado trails with Courtney, or enjoying the beach in St. Petersburg with Kelsey and grand-dog Bert. Whether he was on the pickleball court, sitting down for a spirited card game, watching his favorite sports teams, or cheering at his daughters' field hockey games when they were growing up, he lived life in forward motion. A quintessential fixer who built things for those he loved, Chuck's love language was pure act of service; his daughters grew up knowing that if Dad couldn't fix it, it simply couldn't be done. He was a fiercely loyal friend who showed up without fail, constantly teaching those around him what it truly means to live with integrity, kindness, and a strong work ethic.

Chuck is survived by his daughters who lovingly called him, "Daddy-o": Kelsey Nolan of St. Petersburg, FL, and Courtney Nolan of Littleton, CO. He is also survived by his sisters, Michele Beauregard (Michael) of Deltona, FL and Shelly Nolan Patenaude (Dan) of Winchester, NH; his Godson, Joshua Beauregard (Jenn) of Tarpon Springs, FL; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and his cherished grand-cat, Marvin, alongside his grand-dogs, Bert and Theo. He was preceded in death by his parents and his niece, Heather Beauregard.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Monadnock Covenant Church (due to renovations at the Foley Funeral Home), 90 Base Hill Road, Keene, NH. Calling hours will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm with a celebration of life ceremony beginning at 1:00 pm, and a reception to follow. Burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, Winchester, NH will be held privately by the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial donations be made to the Home Builders Association of Southwestern New Hampshire scholarship fund (https://homebuildersassocswnh.com).