The following is from the Sheehan Funeral Home website:

Terrence E. " Tenny " Nolan, 74, a 45 year resident of Stoughton, formerly of New Bedford, passed away at home after a brief illness on Monday March 18, 2013. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of over 48 years, Rosemary L. ( Mello ) Nolan, and his four loving children, Kathryn A. Nolan and her husband Vincent Calenzo of Stratford, CT, John H. Nolan of Stoughton, Ryan P. Nolan of Falmouth and Kyle J. Nolan also of Stoughton. 

Other survivors include his brother John H. Nolan of Ballwin, MO, his four grandchildren, Amber Rose Nolan, Vaughn Joseph Nolan, Alea Joi Monson, James Nolan Calenzo, and his many friends. He was also a father to the late Mary Jo Nolan who passed away in 2006 and a brother to the late James P. Nolan.

Born October 19, 1938 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Terrence was a son of the late John H. and Theresa M. (Sullivan) Nolan. He was raised in Marion, MA, attended New Bedford Public Schools and was a graduate of Holy Family High School in New Bedford.

After honorably serving his country as a Radioman with the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era, Petty Officer Nolan returned home and attended Boston College where he earned his B.S. Degree. Mr. Nolan was employed by the United States Department Of Defense as a Contract Specialist for over 44 years.

He attended St. James Church in Stoughton. 

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Sheehan Funeral Home, 115 Monk Street, Stoughton.

His Funeral will be held on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 9 a.m. from the Sheehan Funeral Home, followed by a mass at 10 a.m. at St. James Church, 560 Page Steet, Stoughton. 

Burial with military honors will take place on Tuesday March 26, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the Massachusetts Veteran’s National Cemetery in Bourne. Funeral procession will be leaving from the Sheehan Funeral Home Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.