Richard J Nolan passed away peacefully on December 2, 2019 at Life Care Center in Plymouth after a long illness with is wife by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Gretchen and Frederick Nolan, his brother Frederick (Buddy) Nolan, his sister Claire Nolan Rose, his step-daughter Joan Lynch, as well as his Mother and Father in law, Arthur and Frances Doyle. He is survived by his wife Barbara Doyle Nolan, his daughter Charlotte Nolan Fletcher and her husband Tommy, his daughter Kathleen Nolan and her partner David Hirtle, his son Richard Nolan, his step daughters Jean Tubridy and her husband Dan, and Jody Lynch He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Natalie Fletcher McNamara and her husband Leonard, Maria Fletcher Shine and her husband Keith , Antoine Fletcher, and Katie Fletcher, Joseph Tubridy and James Tubridy, and 4 great grandchildren, Leah McNamara, Lexi McNamara, Jay Shine and Mya Shine. He also leaves behind many beloved brother and sister in law. Dick grew up in Hyde Park where he attended St Raphael's Grammar School, Cathedral High School, as well as Boston College, where he majored in accounting. He spent 3 years in Germany in the Army. Dick also spent 5 years living in Ireland where he worked as an accountant for an aluminum company. When he left Ireland, he worked at Mass Respiratory Hospital in Braintree as the budget director, which is where he met his wife Barbara. Dick was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He had a kind heart and was always available to help everyone. This is proven by the many volunteer works he did. He was an avid bicycle rider and rode to raise money for many charities like the lung association and diabetes. His greatest ride was from the Space needle to Washington D.C. He also did rides from Boston to P Town and more to raise money for diabetes. He was a big brother and he and Tom Jones( his little brother), did rides together. He also volunteered at the Jordan Hospital, worked with the homeless and also as a court advocate. He was a very special person, so kind and generous and had an amazing sense of humor. He had so many jokes and stories to tell. He will be sorely missed by family and friends , but especially by his wife Barbara. There will be a Mass on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 11am at St. Kateri Tekawitha 126 South Meadow Rd, Plymouth MA 02360. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dick's name to a charity of your choice, or to the Joan Lynch Scholarship Fund c/o K's Place, PO Box 51487, Boston MA 02205. This fund was started by our daughter Joan to help women battling drug and alcohol problems. PLEASE refrain from wearing any cologne of any kind to the service, as we have family members with SEVERE allergies to any scents. Thank You.