Charles Nolin

Charles Alphonse Nolin, age 92, lifelong resident of St. Johnsbury, passed away in St. Johnsbury, VT, on May 2, 2016, following a short period of declining health.

Charlie was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on April 27, 1924, son to the late Joseph Gideon and Mabel (Emmons) Nolin.  He was raised and educated in St. Johnsbury, graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy with the Class of 1941.  He then joined the U.S. Army and served in the European Theater with the 8th Armored Division and Simpson’s 9th Army. Upon his return he went in the family business with his father at Nolin’s Shoe Store, eventually taking over the business and retired in the 1980’s.   In 1956 he married the former Elinor Marion (Smith) and shared 44 years together at the time of her passing in 2000. Charlie had a contagious laugh, enjoyed going for ice cream, loved driving and taking long car rides.  He took many vacations in Maine which he enjoyed immensely.  He also loved going to NVRH Cardiac Rehab over the past 25 years which had a very positive impact on his life.

He is survived by his two daughters: Kelly Nolin and her husband, James, of Montpelier, VT, Kathy Diego and her husband, John, of Essex, VT, two grandhldren: Emily and Christopher Diego, a very special sister-in-law: Mickey Hornbeck of St. Johnsbury and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church on Winter Street in St. Johnsbury, at 11AM on Friday, May 6, 2016, with Rev. Fr. Chris Micale as Celebrant.  A Reception will immediately follow downstairs and all are invited to attend.

Burial will take place at 11 AM on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury with Military Honors.

Memorial donations may be made in Charlie’s name to the Good Shepherd Catholic School, 121 Maple Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

Condolences may be shared privately with the family at www.saylesfh.com