Tributes paid to Carlow man who 'always had a good yarn' following his passing

Henry (The Head) Nolan - Thursday 6th June 2024placeholder image
Henry (The Head) Nolan - Thursday 6th June 2024

Henry (The Head) Nolan - Thursday 6th June 2024

Tributes have been paid following the death of Henry (The Head) Nolan of Oaklawns, Dublin Road, Carlow Town, Carlow.

Henry passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the 6th of June 2024 after a long illness fought with dignity, strength, and humour, under the great care Fiona, Gillian, Samson, Olivia, Mary Drennan and all the home care team.

Much loved husband of the late Betty. Henry is predeceased by his daughter Josephine, brother Jack and loving grandchildren MJ and Emily. Adored father and sadly missed by all his children and sons and daughters-in-law John and Clodagh, Henry and Yvonne, Paul and Aine, Martha, Elizabeth and Daniel, Veronica and Murt, Margaret and Nicky and Suzanne and Mark. Adored grandfather to Eve, Laura, Tyler, Shannon, Jack, Alex, Daniel, Sarah, Aoibhinn, Alanaha, Patrick, Keeva, Sean, Fionn, Kyra and Hope, his loving great-grandchildren Ella, Billie, Sophia, Ana, Avery, much loved brother to Eddie, Rita, May, Marian and Joseph. Henry will be sadly missed by all his friends, family, neighbours and his loyal canine companion and faithful friend Danny.

Tributes have been paid on the condolences section of Rip.ie and read as follows:

"Deepest sympathy to the Nolan family on the passing of Henry a pleasure to meet and have a chat with always had a good yarn."

Another reads: "Sincere condolence to all the Nolan family on hearing of the sad passing of Henry.

May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

The Reddy Family."

A third user writes: "Sincere sympathy to all the Nolan family on the sad passing of your Dad. Always a pleasure to chat to Henry. Fantastic sense of humour and always in great form. Another of our wonderful old stock gone to his eternal rest. Rest in peace Henry."

Funeral Arrangements

Reposing at his home from 2.p.m. to 7.00p.m. on Saturday. Removal on Sunday morning to the Church of The Holy Family, Askea, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12.00p.m. followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Carlow.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. https://donors.cancer.ie/page/FUNMTNWKDWV

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