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Richard Chisholm « Mike » Nowlan – 91, Truro, passed
away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Colchester East
Hants Health Centre, Truro, surrounded by his loving
family.
Mike was born in Wolfville and he was the youngest of five
children born to the late Honourable George Clyde Nowlan and Miriam
Grace (Chisholm) Nowlan. He was predeceased by two infant children;
brothers, George, Charles, Pat; dear sister, Clara.
He attended Acadia University where he studied Economics and
graduated in 1955. Mike worked for Royal Bank of Canada his
entire career where he met his wife, Shirley Emmett on their first day
of work at the bank in Truro. They were married a year later. He
retired from the bank in 1990 and moved to Highland Village where
wonderful family gatherings were held year after year.
Mike was involved over the years volunteering his time at the
curling club, the Anglican Church, and serving on committees. He loved
curling and was actively involved at Truro Curling Club until 2020. He
coached many young players and played in many clubs well into his
80s.
He was a devoted and loving father to his five children and
their families. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Shirley
(Emmett) Nowlan; children, Rick Nowlan (Lori)
Springhill; Sandra Johnston (Robert), Marion Bridge; Robert
Nowlan (Doris), Pugwash; Barbara Hondas (Jim), Miramichi, New
Brunswick; Elizabeth Nowlan (Dan Steeves), Havelock, New Brunswick. He
was the proud Grampy to 11 grandchildren, Melanie Graef (Kevin),
Jessica Nowlan (Spencer Gough), Kristie Hartley (Tom), Tyler Glenen
(Lauren), Samantha Nowlan (Gordon Shupe), Michael
Nowlan, Bradley Johnston (Ali), Katlin Glenen (Austin Quinn),
Olivia Hondas (Dilan Monge), Casey Glenen (Mina Teague), Timothy
Hondas; 14 great grandchildren, Hailey, Gus, Brianna, Elliot, Amelia
N-G, Isabelle, Leo, Beckett, Parker, Amelia J, Rory, Nellie, Everly
and Neil.
He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Mike’s family would like to express their gratitude to the
collective health care workers at Colchester East Hants Health Centre
for their kindness, compassion and guidance.
Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 21,
2025, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 25 Church Street, Truro, The Rt.
Reverend David Torraville officiating. (Please use the link door
between the church and hall to access the church.) Reception
will follow in Kaulbach Hall. A private committal service will take
place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations in Mike’s memory can be made to Souls Harbour
Rescue Mission if desired.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young St, Truro. Tributes, words of comfort
and memories may be shared at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
1933 2025
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