Nolan, Eugene (Age 66, St. Columban)
After a long and courageous battle with brain cancer, Eugene passed away at Rotary Hospice, Stratford on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the age of 66. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Meikle) Nolan for 37 years, and a devoted father to Anthony Nolan and his wife Kathryn (Ireland), Katelin Welch and her husband Douglas, and Kristen Nolan. Eugene was a proud and adored Papa to Anna, Adalyn, Joseph, Adrian, and Arthur Nolan, and Everett and Dawson Welch.
Eugene was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Helen (Murray) Nolan. He was a dear son-in-law to Carlyle and Penny (Scott) Meikle, and a loving brother and brother- in-law to Gail (Gary) Sararas, Donna (Dean) Cornish, Dan (Rhonda) Nolan, Mary (Ted) Janmaat, Louise (Frank) Flanagan, Marg (Steve) McAuley, Pam (Brad) Beuttenmiller, Doug (Cheri) Meikle, Geraldine (Kevin) Coyne and Karen (Rick) Meikle.
Eugene dedicated his life to working hard in support of his family, never shying away from the tough path. He chose the demanding and dangerous work of building and repairing bridges, a job that required strength, grit, and unwavering commitment. True to his character, Eugene never asked anyone to do something he wouldn’t do himself. He often said, “If you aren’t bleeding at the end of the day, you aren’t working hard enough.” Beyond his tireless work ethic, Eugene found joy in life’s simple pleasures: being outdoors, tinkering in his shop, mowing the lawn, and most of all, relaxing on the front porch with his wife, his dogs, a cold beer, and a good old port cigar.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, SEAFORTH on Monday, December 29th from 4 – 7 PM. Eugene’s Funeral Mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 22 Victoria Street, Seaforth on Tuesday, December 30th at 11 AM. Interment St. Columban Cemetery.
Donations to Stratford Rotary Hospice, Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario or the St. Columban Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.
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