Verus Cecilia 'Bub's (Kelly) Nolan
Born In: Glace Bay
Passed in: Glace Bay
Passed on: May 20th, 2016
Surrounded by her loving family, Verus Nolan, age 89 of Carrol Street, Glace Bay passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Glace Bay Hospital.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late James and Cecelia Kelly.
During her earlier years, she was employed with Shore’s Grocery. She married Leo Nolan in 1946 and together they raised their family.
Verus, or ‘Bubs’ as she was affectionately known, was a kind and generous woman always putting family first and making every occasion special. Mom had a wonderful sense of humour and was a great storyteller. She loved nothing more than to share her memories of growing up in ‘The Hub’ with friends and family. She was an active member of the community enjoying local events, volunteering and was the only woman to run for Mayor of Glace Bay. Verus was an avid reader and writer and loved to get together with her friends for a good game of bingo.
Verus is survived by her daughters, Leona Caume, Denise (Gerrard), Cecelia, Glace Bay, Caroline (Roger) Bannister, Fredericton; grandchildren, Laurie (Charlie) Nicholls, Ottawa; Shawn Marsden, Edmonton; great-grandchildren, Rebecca and Nolan Ratchford and Cameron Ferguson, great-great-granddaughter, Aleaha; brother, Jimmy (Sally) Kelly, Tower Road; sister-in-law, Kit Kelly, Glace Bay; special nephew, Kevin MacMullin and nieces, Donna Morean and Edwinna Munroe; many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Verus was predeceased by her husband, Leo in 2009, sisters, Theresa (Dan) MacMullin, Barbara (Charlie) Kennedy and a brother, Edward ‘Brother’ Kelly.
There will be no visitation for Verus. Cremation has taken place under the care and guidance of Curry's Glace Bay Funeral Home, 775 Main St. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Holy Cross Church with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. A luncheon will follow in the church hall. Interment will be in St. Anne's Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Verus' memory may be made to the Glace Bay Food Bank or a charity of choice.
Online condolences to the Nolan family are available through www.currysfuneralhome.com.
Memorial donations may be made to the Glace Bay Food Bank or a charity of choice.
