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Thomas Edward Jnr (Tommy) Nolan

October 12, 2024

Passed away peacefully at his home in Whataroa, on October 12, 2024, aged 71 years. A Service will be celebrated for Tommy, in Our Lady Of The Woods Catholic Church, 7 Whataroa Flat Road, Whataroa, on Saturday, October 26, at 11.00am, following the Service, Tommy will be interred in the Whataroa Cemetery.

34 Comments

  1. Diane Fairhall

    So sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. I enjoyed my conversations with him, he always made me smile. Thinking of you all

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  2. Dave Lyes

    My sincere condolences to all the Nolan clan on the loss of Tommy.
    Thinking of you all at this time.

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  3. Adrienne Arnold

    Deepest condolences to the Nolan Family.
    So sad to hear the passing of a Whataroa Legend and childhood friend.

    Tony and Adrienne Arnold
    💝💝

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  4. Nancy Woolhouse

    Thinking of you all at the sad time. Especially Ron and Geoff.

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  5. Lois Arnold

    Sorry for the loss of Tommy he was well liked

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    • Michelle Manera

      Sincerely condolences to all Tommy’s family
      John Rea and Michelle

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  6. Di Viney

    Fly high our Northern Territory Mate. A good bugger gone way to soon.
    Di & Spider

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  7. jeanette sandri

    thinking of you all at this sad time.so glad we caught up with him 3 weeks ago.love to you all.jeanette and hutch

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  8. Jenny Adamson

    So sorry to hear. Condolences

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  9. Lynda & Louise Giles

    The NT just won’t be the same without you Tommy. Sincere condolences to all of the Nolan family.

    Lynda & Louise

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    • Gaylene Wallace

      So incredibly saddened to hear of Tommy’s passing. So many stories and laughter and great times !
      Much love to you Dianne, Geoff and all the family. X🩵

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  10. Norm &Rosie

    Condolences to the nolan family tommy will be missed alot of good memories growing up

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  11. James & Alwyn Friend

    To the Nolan Family – the passing of Tommy is the passing of an erra. He was a man who worked hard and faithfully, he played hard and he had a great knowledge of the history of Whataroa. He will be missed by all he knew. My you be peacefully at rest now…

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  12. Angela @ Graeme Anderson

    Condolences to the family

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  13. Wes Armstrong

    To the Nolan families.condolences for the loss of tommy great memories of hijinks on the school bus,and at school,and many other places. Iwill mis my visits. REST IN PEACE tommy

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  14. Janet Hooper

    I am going to miss you Tommy and the banter that we had. It is the end of an era. I am so pleased I had one last visit. Rest In Peace and you will not be forgotten

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    • Teresa Vass

      Sad to hear of Tommy’s passing this whitebaiting trip. We always stopped in for a yarn & a beer and he shared his apples with us on our trips to the coast. RIP Tommy. Wayne & Teresa Mataura.

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  15. Les Smith

    Condolences to the Nolan family. Rest in peace, Tommy

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  16. Brian Nolan

    Deepest love and sympathy te the Nolan family on the sad passing of Tommy.
    He will be sorely missed by all. A true character and a good loyal mate. R.I.P.

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  17. Amy Breeze

    Sorry to hear of the loss of Tommy, he was a Whataroa legend. I remember visiting his place as a kid, and hearing some whopper yarns, and swimming in his old pool. RIP Tommy, love the Nolan family 💝

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  18. Helen Nolan & Paul Comber

    Thinking of you all, a huge loss to the family in the passing of Tommy
    A true character, a Whataroa legend & stalwart who’ll be greatly missed & fondly remembered by all who knew him.
    RIP Tommy

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  19. Kay and Russell Mitchell

    Sorry to hear of the passing of Tommy, Condolences to all the family.

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    • Maggie Houston

      Condolences to the Nolan Family in the sad loss of Tommy. He was quite a character. RIP
      Maggie, David & Christina Houston

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  20. John Nancekivell

    Was surprised to hear Tommy passed away , he will be missed. My condolences to all his family.

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  21. Name raewyn louttit

    Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Tommy 💖

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  22. Karen McLeod

    Sending condolences to the family in the sad loss of Tommy.

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  23. Karyn MacRae

    R.I.P Tommy, my condolences to the Nolan family.

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    • Steph Wyness

      Tommy was a true legend, with a beaut personality he will be missed by everyone who was lucky to cross paths with him. Thoughts and condolences are with Geoff, Ronald and Family. Rest easy now Tommy!

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  24. Mike Bradley

    Tom & I were good mates in Chch in the 1970’s. He was always ready for a laugh and some fun. He loved his suped-up Austin A35. Sad to hear of his passing. My cpndolences to his family and friends.
    Ka aroha hoki, Mike Bradley

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  25. Glenys Byrne

    Condolences to the Nolan family at the passing of Tom, thinking of you Geoff and Diane on this sad occasion. A real West Coast character, gone but not forgotten 🤠

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  26. Penny Vincent

    A Whataroa legend gone! Always good for a chat and some fun. Our sympathy to the family.
    Penny and Robert Vincent

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  27. Leanne MacRae

    So sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. He was one of Whataroa’s legends. Had a smile that filled the room. Thoughts are with the family at this sad time.

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  28. Dicey Davidson

    My condolences to Tommy’s family. when i always meet Tommy I could be sure i would get a good laugh .the greenies, All Blacks or whataora loosing the woodham shield Tommy would give his advice!!!. Always enjoyed your company Tommy. The Irish flag is in the mail. Dicey Davidson

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  29. Linda Brake

    My sincere sympathy to all the Nolan’s, a legend gone too soon. Tommy was loud, fun loving and funny, a man who made the most out of life, he will be remembered by many for his antics. Linda Brake

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