After a long and courageous battle with brain cancer, Eugene passed away at Rotary Hospice, Stratford on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the age of 66. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Meikle) Nolan for 37 years, and a devoted father to Anthony Nolan and his wife Kathryn (Ireland), Katelin Welch and her husband Douglas, and Kristen Nolan. Eugene was a proud and adored Papa to Anna, Adalyn, Joseph, Adrian, and Arthur Nolan, and Everett and Dawson Welch.
Eugene was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Helen (Murray) Nolan. He was a dear son-in-law to Carlyle and Penny (Scott) Meikle, and a loving brother and brother-in-law to Gail (Gary) Sararas, Donna (Dean) Cornish, Dan (Rhonda) Nolan, Mary (Ted) Janmaat, Louise (Frank) Flanagan, Marg (Steve) McAuley, Pam (Brad) Beuttenmiller, Doug (Cheri) Meikle, Geraldine (Kevin) Coyne and Karen (Rick) Meikle.
Eugene dedicated his life to working hard in support of his family, never shying away from the tough path. He chose the demanding and dangerous work of building and repairing bridges, a job that required strength, grit, and unwavering commitment. True to his character, Eugene never asked anyone to do something he wouldn’t do himself. He often said, “If you aren’t bleeding at the end of the day, you aren’t working hard enough.” Beyond his tireless work ethic, Eugene found joy in life’s simple pleasures: being outdoors, tinkering in his shop, mowing the lawn, and most of all, relaxing on the front porch with his
wife, his dogs, a cold beer, and a good old port cigar.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, SEAFORTH on Monday, December 29th from 4 – 7 PM. Eugene’s Funeral Mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 22 Victoria Street, Seaforth on Tuesday, December 30th at 11 AM. Interment St. Columban Cemetery.
Donations to Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth, Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario or the St. Columban Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.
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Marlene & Dave de Vries
Dear Barb & Families,
Our Deepest Sympathies to you all.
Cathy (Costello) Strauss
I am so sorry to hear of Eugene’s passing into heaven.
Growing up, visiting the Nolan farm, I always thought Eugene was so much older than I was. Of course, 4 years seems like a long time when you’re young. My memories of him, as with all of my Nolan cousins, is of a smiling, welcoming, easy going, young guy. What a huge loss for your family.
Aunt Helen and Uncle Joe will be happy to embrace him again. Sending love and prayers for comfort.
Beatrice Costello
To Barb and the Nolan Family
I think of you often. He was too young.
Love, Bea (Murray) Costello
Teresa & Peter
Dear Barb, Anthony, Kaetlan and Krisen and families. We were very saddened to hear of Eugenes passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your families. Thinking of you, Pete and Teresa Rowntree
Bonita Murray
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Nolan and Meikle families on the passing of our dear cousin, Eugene. You are in our thoughts at this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Shirley Ann and Harald Schinke
and Bonita Murray
Wanda Martyn Van Bakel
Pam, Brad and the Nolan & Meikle families,
Thinking of you and sending our condolences. December is a tough time to say goodbye to those we love. Cherish your memories.
Wanda, Paul and girls
Casey and Mary Anne Van Bakel
Sincere Sympathy to Barb, Anthony,Katelin ,Kristen and your Families , The Nolans and Meikles
Thinking of all of you , hold on to all your great memories, take care of each other .
Remembering Eugene
Christine Merrigan
Barb,
My deepest sympathies on your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Rosa Vanderkuylen
Sincere sympathy to you, Barb and your family.
Thinking of you in this difficult time and the days that follow.
Rosa
Gayle Beuermann
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this difficult time.
Just remember no one can ever take away the memories you have of your lives together.
Pat and Mary Margaret O'Reilly
So sorry for your loss. May your love and memoires help get you through the difficult days ahead.
Our deepest condolences to Barb, his kids and grandkids and the Nolan and Miekle families. I (Pat) have great memories of times with Eugene starting in grade one. Great guy, he will be sincerely missed.
Scott and Joan Bridge
To Barb and the extended Nolan family
So sorry to hear of Eugene’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sincerely Scott and Joan Bridge
Colleen Miehm
My deepest sympathies. I knew Eugene was a staunch family man and a hard worker. Rest in peace cousin. Colleen
Mike & Rosie Flanagan
To the entire Nolan family:
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Eugene. Remember all those special times you had together. His legacy lives on through all of you.
Ken and Deb Janmaat
Barb and family the Nolan and Meikle families we are sending our condolences at this difficult time.
Sandra Klaver
Barb and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences.
Sandra Klaver and Family
Dawn & Mike Ferguson
To Barb, Anthony, Katelin, Kristen and your extended families and Eugene’s many friends, we offer our sincere condolences. Losing a spouse, father, sibling or friend is so difficult especially for someone as young as Eugene. We hope and pray, that with time, togetherness and remembering Eugene’s goodness, you will get through this time of grief. Take care of each other.
Dawn & Mike Ferguson
Diane Miehm
Sorry to hear of Eugene’s passing. Sending thoughts and prayers your way. May you find comfort in your memories.
Diane Miehm
Dave and Carol McClure
Sorry for your loss. We will hold Barb and family in our thoughts and prayers.
The Claessens Family
Our sincere condolences to the Nolan extended Family.
Jim Scott
Barb, my sincerest sympathy to you, your family and the entire Nolan and Meikle families on Eugene’s passing. Treasure your memories.
Janice (Murray) and Peter Kyle
We were saddened to hear about Eugene’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our sympathy to the Nolan and Meikle families.
I have great memories from growing up and going to the Nolans to visit. Once for almost a week after being storm stayed at school and many fun times visiting with Louise.
Richard and Mary Verberne
Sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences.
Adam Nolan
Barb and family
Sorry for your loss
Adam and Vicki
Neil and Glenda Murray
Our sincere condolences to the Nolan and Meikle families .
Joanne and Larry Flanagan
Sending our condolences to all Eugene’s family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken Nolan
Our deepest sympathy to the Nolan family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ken and Susan Nolan
Jim & Marg Van Bakel
Barb and family. So sorry for your loss of Eugene. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Jim & Marg Van Bakel
Greg & Kathy O’Reilly
Our sincere sympathy to Barb & family, & the Nolan & Meikle families on the loss of Eugene. Cherish the many special memories of Eugene! RIP.
Bill and Carol Deichert
Dear Barb and family: We were so very sorry to hear of Eugene’s passing. There are no words that will take away the pain but just know you are surrounded by so much love. Praying for you and the whole family as you go through this sad time. Bill and Carol
Jim and Janneke Murray
Thinking of all of you as you say goodbye to someone you loved. One of the most difficult times in our lives but please know how much we all are sending hugs and prayers.
Gord Murray
We offer sympathy to all the members of the Nolan and Meikle families. Jerome and Joan Murray.
Dennis & Lorrie O'Reilly
Our sincere condolences to the Nolan and Meikle families on Eugene’s passing. He will be missed by many. Rest in Peace
Bob Malone
Deepest sympathy and condolences Barb to you and your family!
Eugene will be sorely missed!
Marian Finlayson
Barb, Anthony, Katelin, Kristen and family
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and all of the Nolan and Meikle families for your loss of Eugene. May God’s presence and love help you through this sad time.
Mary Beth Downey
Barb, Anthony, Katelin, Kristen and entire Nolan families, I’m so deeply saddened to hear of Eugene’s passing. May all your memories help you through this very difficult time. Eugene will be dearly missed by many.
Susan Wilson
Donna and all the family, so very sorry for the loss of your brother. Please be assured of our prayers for comfort and peace during these difficult days❤️
Cathy Binnendyk
My deepest sympathies to all of the Nolan and Meikle families.
I am so very sorry for for your loss.
Sending you peace, healing and comfort during this difficult time.
John & Sarah Moylan
Barb and family,
Our condolences on the loss of your husband and father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rose Ann Nolan
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Nolan and Meikle families. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Hoping that the beautiful memories that you shared over the years will bring you comfort.
Rose Ann Nolan & Family
Marion Crawford (Nolan) & Family
Mary Ellen Nolan
Barb and Hugh Welch
Our sincere condolences to Barb and your family from ours. Eugene will be greatly missed but his legacy will live forever.
Allan & Mary-Lou Murray
Our condolences to all of the Nolan and Meikle families on the loss of Eugene. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marie Leonhardt & Jack Legg
To All
My sincere condolences for your loss.
Gail and Gary my thoughts are with you.
From Marie and Jack
Ricki Vansteelandt
My deepest sympathy to all of Eugene’s family during this sad and difficult time! He will be missed but his memories will live forever in your hearts!
Ricki Vansteelandt
Marg Henderson
Barb & family –
My sincere sympathy to both the Nolan and Meikle families at this sad time. You have all been in my thoughts and prayers.
Helen Shute and family
Sending our sincere condolences to Barb and Penny and Carlyle.
Ann Cronin
Dear Barb and family,
Thinking of all of you and sending my sincere sympathy at this difficult time.
Ann Cronin
Anne Murray
To the Nolan and Meikle families,
I am so sorry to hear of Eugene’s passing. Eugene and the entire family were both cousins and neighbours to us for the many years we lived across the road. He will be greatly missed by the St. Columban community.
Gerald and Brenda Lenders
To Donna, Dean and Maggie and to Jenny, Scott and family,
Sending our condolences to all of you at this time of sorrow. May the many memories of your brother/uncle bring you peace, strength and comfort.
In sympathy,
Gerald and Brenda Lenders
Bill and Linda Soldan
Gayle and family….sending sincere condolences for the loss of your brother….
Bill and Linda
Ken E McLean
Eugene’s family and friends Sincere condolences to Eugene’s family and friends. He will be missed. Ken and Shirley McLean (Nolan)
Joan Roe
Barb & family and the Nolan & Meikle families. Offering our sincere sympathy at this difficult time. Eugene will be deeply missed. Rob & Joan Roe(Flanagan)
Joan Roe
Barb & family and the Nolan & Meikle families. Offering our sincere sympathy at this difficult time. Eugene will be deeply missed. Rob & Joan Roe(Flanagan)
Regi Whyte
to all
May your memories keep your hearts happy.
regi and bill whyte
Wendy Heimrich
Barb, Gail ,Marg and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. He is now free of suffering. Treasure the memories to keep him close in your heart.
Anne Marie & Marty Bedard
Deepest sympathies to the Nolan and Meikle families. No words can ease the pain, but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May strength and peace surround you in the days ahead.
Brad & Leanne Carter
Our sincere condolences to all of the Nolan family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all at this time.
Jane & Len Muegge
Our sympathy to all the Nolan and Meikle families
Wishing all of you strength, faith and peace to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your hearts
Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
To Barb & all the Nolan & Meikle families. We are sorry to hear of Eugene’s passing. We wish you strength in the days & weeks ahead. RIP Eugene. Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
Brian and Janet Keys
Sending our deepest sympathy to Eugene’s family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Ronald & Theresa Murray & family!
Dear Barb & family!Thinking of all of you at the loss of Eugene!A fine man has this world! Our love & prayers! Ronald & Theresa & family!
Heather Lovie
My thoughts and prayers are with my cousin Barb and her family for the loss of Eugene. He fought long and hard, but is at peace now.
Terry & Ann Kramers
Barb, Anthony, Katelin, Kristen and your extended families, We are so sorry to hear of Eugene’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you all at this very sad and difficult time. Keep your memories close to your heart.
Terry & Ann Kramers
Sue & Tony Lane
Dear Barb and family,
Sending our condolences and sympathy to you all at the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Anne Marie McGregor
To Eugene’s Family
Our sincere condolences. Our world has lost a great man he was one of a kind.
John & Michelle Wilson
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Nolan and Meikle families. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Pat and Maryann Feeney
Barb & Family, Nolan Family and Meikle Family. We are sorry to hear of Eugene’s passing. He fought hard and is now free from pain. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Cathie (Sim) Alexander
My sincere condolences to Eugene’s family. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Pat Taylor
Barb and family along with the Nolan and Meikle families I extend my deepest sympathy to you in the passing of Eugene. May all your memories be your comfort in the days ahead. My thought and prayers are with you during this Christmas season.
Rick and Barb Dalrymple
Dear Barb and Family:
Cherish your memories to help you through this difficult time. Our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Meikle and Nolan families. 🤍
Bruce and Sharon Wilbee
Our condolences to the Nolan Family at this sad time. We have many many great memories of Eugene from when we had the store. He will surely be missed by the community.
Rudy Jansen
Dear Barb & all your families, sincere condolences, Eugene is at peace now, Hugs and prayers Rudy Jansen ♥️♥️♥️
George& Joyce Vivian
Barb and Family: Sorry for your loss. Treasure your memories.
Jack and Patty Aikenhead
So sorry to hear of Eugene’s passing. He was one of a kind.
Colleen Rowland Eickmeier
My deepest condolences to the Nolan and Meikle family as you grieve the loss of Eugene! I have fond memories of many interactions with the Nolan children when we visited our grandparents Mary and Jack McIver who lived across the road, but I’d be hard pressed to say which Nolan child was which, even back then! I just know there was a lot of love and laughter and that Eugene will be missed by a lot of family and friends who cherished him and kept that large circle of love around him until the battle folded and peace was granted.
Donna Perry
To Eugene’s whole family
So very sorry to read of your loss. With sincere sympathy.
Donna Perry
Ruby and Murray Rennick
Barb and Family
Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow, along with our wishes that the memories of Eugene bring you peace, strength and comfort.
Pat & Cathy Melady
Heartfelt condolences to Barb and family, and all in the Nolan and Meikle families at this very difficult time. Hold all your wonderful memories close. We’re sorry we aren’t able to attend the visitation or funeral.
Pat & Cathy
Pat and Pauline Devereaux
Sincere condolences to the Nolan and Meikle families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Janet Klaver and Perry Pressman
To all Eugene’s family, our sincere condolences on the loss of a great man.
Sharon and Doug Wolfe
Barb, Anthony, Katelin, Kristen and Families,
Our Heartfelt Condolences for your loss of Eugene.
He fought a hard battle, Now it’s time for him to be peaceful.
Hope all the great memories gives you strength, and comfort for many days ahead.
Take care. Rest easy Eugene.
Mary Ann & Frank Verberne
Our deepest condolences to Eugene’s entire family. Cherish your memories.
Casey and Helen Van Bakel
Dear Barb and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cherish all the good memories.
Keith Murray and Cindy Partridge
We are very saddened to hear of the loss of one good man Eugene. Eugene was a good, honest hard working man. I always had good conversation and a laugh whenever we chatted. Our prayers and thoughts are extended to Barb and the entire family.
The McQuaid family
Our sincere sympathy to the Nolan and Meikle families.
Paul & Cathy Hulley
To the Nolan and Meikle Families, Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to all at this very sad and difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories forever in your hearts.
Lorraine Noakes
Such a huge loss …sincere sympathy to Eugene’s wonderful family.
John and Joyce Devereaux
Barb, Anthony, Katelin, Kristen, The Nolan Family and the Meikle Family
We were saddened to hear of Eugene’s passing. May all you cherished memories comfort you during this heartbreaking time. Our deepest condolences.
Chris Gysemans
Donna, Dean & families, my sincere condolences with the loss of your brother.
Julie Bree
Barb and family,
Thinking of you during this difficult time, hold your memories close and take care of one another
Julie Bree
brian and susan leggatt
sorry for your loss. he was a great guy to work with
Ralph and Dianne Wood
Barb and your extended Nolan and Meikle family: may the love and support of family and friends help you through this loss of Eugene and the adjustment in your life. 👏💞
Larry and Dianne McGrath
To all of Eugene’s family we extend our deepest sympathy on your loss. May the memories of your loved one provide peace and comfort in the days ahead. Our thoughts are with you.
Mary Blake
Barb and family. My sincere condolences for your loss. Cherish all your memories of Eugene, especially all the laughter, celebrations and good times and be consoled knowing he is resting in peace. His spirit will always be close by watching over you all.
Maria Delicata
Barb and family, sending our thoughts and prayers to you.
John Munro
Sorry to hear Eugene passed away. Our thoughts and prayers for all the families.
Andy and Janet Brown
Barb and family, our deepest sympathy at Eugene’s passing. We have fond memories of Friday beer out at Fritzies shed, you just never know what those guys were up to. Good times with Eugene, Fritz, Matt and Richie. RIP Eugene. ❤️
Ed Maloney
So sorry to hear about Eugene’s passing. Our heart felt condolences to the whole family
Ed and Dawna Maloney
phil duncan
Anthony…my sincere condolences on your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Dorothy Medd + Russ Jackson
Sincere condolences to the Nolan and Meikle families. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Yvonne Hulley
Our deepest condolences to Pam and the entire families. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. ❤️
Rick and Yvonne Hulley
Diane and Mark Taylor
Our sincere condolences to Barb and all of Eugene’s Family. May you find peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Karen Mahon
Sincerest sympathies to everyone. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort.
Janice Scott
Barb and Family. So sorry foryour loss. Our sympathy to all of you.
Hugh & Jan Scott
Louise and Ron Harris
Our deepest condolences to the whole family at this most difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with you all ❤️🙏
Patrick Bruxer
To the entire Nolan family, I’m very sorry for your loss, he will be remembered as a great person.
Doug and Donna Wolfe
Our sincere condolences to the Nolan family.
Janet Kinsman Bilcke & John Bilcke
Barb, Gail, Donna & families
I’m so saddened to hear this news.
Sending our sincere condolences in this difficult time for you all
Eugene was a kind, family man
Chuck and Cheryl Wilkinson
Our sincere sympathy goes out to the Nolan and Meikle families May your memories be of joy and happiness at this time of sadness.
Robert and Liz Reid
We are sending our deepest condolences. Thinking of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ken and Anne Murray
You are remembered in our prayers. Our sincere condolences.
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
Our sincere condolences to all of the Nolan family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all at this time.
Pat and Laverne Wallace
Barb and family, our deepest sympathy to all of you, we are thinking of you in this time of sorrow.
Karen Murphy
To the Nolan family,
I am so sorry to learn of Eugene’s passed. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Xanthopoulos family
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Your Father showed great courage in his fight with cancer, and his memory will continue to live on through those who loved him.
May his memory be eternal.
Karen Cronin
Barb & the Nolan family
So sorry for your loss. Eugene’s work ethic was well known in the community. Could not wish for any better. May help from friends & family get you through the difficult days ahead. Rest in peace, Eugene.
Sue Riley
Sending deepest condolences on your loved ones passing.
Bill and Linda Soldan
Pam, Mary Ann…Our sincere condolences to the Nolan family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead…hugs.
Bill, Linda, Craig and Leigh
Jody and Dwayne Henderson
Our deepest condolences to all of the Nolan family. We are so sorry for the loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Jody and Dwayne Henderson
Gwen HUGILL
Sending love and prayers to all the family. God will help you through this difficult journey and now Eugene will be in Heaven for Christmas.🙏💕
Bob Patrick
Sorry to hear of Eugene’s passing.. he was a great guy and will truly be missed by many….Bob &Wendy Patrick
Connor and Laura Flynn
Barb and Family,
We are so sorry to hear the loss of Eugene. Please know we will keep your family in our prayers.
Tom and Joanne Melady
Sincere condolences to Barb and all your families. St Columban won’t be the same without him.
Janice Carnochan
Sincere sympathy to the entire Nolan and Meikle families. You are all in our thoughts at this most difficult time.
Gord and Janice Carnochan
Ken and Elaine DeCorte
Barb and Family:
Our sincere condolences on Eugene’s passing.
Gord Murray
Eugene is gone to soon.We need more people like him in this world.
Greg Miehm
Sincere Condolences at this most difficult time. We are all thinking of you.
Miehm Family
Jim McNichol
Sorry to hear of Eugene’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Barb and all your families. RIP Eugene , you put up a good fight. Danica and Jim
Audrey O’Rourke
Barb, Anthony, Katelin and Kristen, my sincerest sympathy to you on Eugene’s passing. He is now resting in peace. May you find comfort in your memories.
Ashley and Bruce
We are sending our deepest condolences. Thinking of the family and everyone who knew Eugene. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marissa (Scott) Berdan
Kristen and family, my sincere condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
James Delaney
My sincerest sympathies to the Nolan and Meikle families. May Eugene experience God’s loving embrace. He was taken too soon.
Jean Mclean
Sincere sympathy to all members of his family.