LYNN — William L. Nolan died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, after a brief heart related illness. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Bill was a graduate of Ohio State University and Boston University School of Social Work. He was a social worker and school adjustment counselor in the Lynn School System for 23 years.
Bill is survived by his wife Wendy Gradman Nolan of Lynn, sister Betty Ann Feldman, Aunt Elsie Peragine, Aunt and Uncle Mildred and Jack Timmons, Niece Linnette Sica and family, Nephew Charles Regona and family all of Long Island, N.Y., as well as many dear friends and devoted former students. A passionate advocate for children, Bill enjoyed fishing, antiquing, traveling and spending time with friends and relatives. Donations in Bill’s memory can be made to The Jimmy Fund, Make a Wish Foundation, or St. Jude’s Hospital for Children.