Bessie NOLAN

NOLAN, Bessie (Dolly) - Peacefully . . . after an incredible life and a brief struggle, Bessie (Dolly) Nolan now sleeps with the angels. Bessie passed away quietly the evening of Tuesday November 20th at the G.N.G.H. Receiving Bessie at the Pearly Gates were beloved husband Tom and son Jimmy. Also predeceased by her sister Florence (Bunny Parker), her step-brother Sam Denison and Sister Ann Nolan, Grey Sister of the Immaculate Conception. Amongst countless friends, Bessie leaves her sisters, Lorna Reid, Leila (Mamie) Austin, daughters Susan (Ron) Rake, Lorna (Chris) Cristelli, Rita (Bill) Bearss, Adrienne (John) London, and sons John (Carol) and Mark (Janice) as well as 19 grandchildren and 14 1/2 great-grandchildren. With each day an adventure, be it another lap in the pool for one of her students, one last ski trip around the bay for one of the kids or one more par 3 with her friends before it gets too dark, no opportunity to live life large was lost on Bessie. We will all continue to be inspired by countless memories of a woman who deeply touched all she met. God bless fair lady. . .sleep well. Special thanks to Dr. Brian Bassil and the nursing and care staff in the Trillium ward at G.N.G.H. Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to call at the PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St. Niagara Falls visiting Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Scapular Church. The Vigil for Bessie will be celebrated Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In memory of Bessie, donations in lieu of flowers to Heart Niagara will be warmly received. Online condolences at www.pattersonfuneralhome.com 10910802