FITZSIMON, Nola Mary (née Heal)

Born on October 2, 1939. Passed away January 23, 2025.

Late of Traralgon, and formerly of Stawell.

Passed away peacefully on 23rd of January 2025, aged 85 years.

Dearly loved and loving wife of Kevin (dec) for 60 years.

Much loved daughter of Ron and Kathleen (both dec).

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Catherine, Julianne and Dominic, Elizabeth and Andrew, Andrew and Fran, Matthew and Leah, David and Petrina, Michael and Emma, and Paul.

Treasured Nanny to her 12 grandchildren.

Your beautiful smile forever in our hearts.

Funeral Notice
Saint Michaels Catholic Church 33 - 35 Kay Street, TraralgonView Map
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul to Celebrate the Life of Nola Mary Fitzsimon will be offered at St Michael’s Catholic Church, 33 – 35 Kay Street Traralgon, on SATURDAY (February 1st, 2025) commencing 11.00am.
The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for burial at the Traralgon Lawn Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park.

The Mass for Nola will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE
Tributes
  1. A great lady that will never be forgotten.
    My sympathy to the family in this difficult time

    Joanne Campbell January 24, 2025
  2. Condolences to the Fitzsimon family on the loss of your very beautiful Mum.
    Love from the Whitty family 🩷

    Cathy Morris January 25, 2025
  3. Fond memories of joining Nola and Kev with the family at the Labor Day tennis tournament in Tralagon. We were well looked after and Nola baked up a storm and occasionally the girls were allowed to join the production line! Many celebrations over the years but the week before Christmas was always a highlight with the “Fitzsimon clan” getting together for a catch up.. Love to Catherine, Julianne, Elizabeth, Andrew, Matthew, David, Michael and Paul as we join together to celebrate Nola’s life. Paula Rob Emily and Michael Howell

    Paula Howell January 25, 2025
  4. My deepest sympathy to the Fitzsimon Family on the passing of Nola. Such a gentle soul, always with a smile. I remember Nola fondly from her days of volunteering at the St Paul’s Campus Canteen at CRC (now Lavalla) loving thoughts and prayers to her families and friends 💐💐💐❤️❤️
    Julie Ryan

    Julie Ryan January 25, 2025
  5. Mum
    Thankyou for your unconditional love, commitment to family and devotion to Dad. Resilient, stoic, true to yourself and smiling to the end.
    Rest in peace, knowing you are much loved.

    Matthew, Leah, Ashleigh, Bailey and Mitchell. January 25, 2025
  6. So sad to hear the news of Nola’s passing. She was such a lovely lady, always talking about her devoted family. I’m sure Kevin will welcome her with open arms. She missed him so much.

    Judi McLaughlin January 25, 2025
  7. Love to all the Fitzsimon Family on the passing of their beautiful mum. I still remember her teaching me how to make a very filling and yummy bolognaise sauce!
    Love Julie & the Linton Family

    Julie McWalters January 26, 2025
  8. Deepest condolences to Nola’s family on the loss of their devoted & loving mother. I first met Nola while working in Stawell. Kevin was best man at our wedding, and shortly after we both attended Nola & Kevin’s wedding in Stawell. We will always remember them as a devoted family based Christian couple.
    John & Barbara O’Brien

    John O'Brien January 27, 2025
  9. What a wonderful lady Nola was. Growing up as Andrews friend we would spend a bit of time around their place. The most easy going and nice parents you would ever meet.
    She presided over a great family also whom I am sure will miss her dearly.
    My condolences to you all.

    Dale Bainbridge January 27, 2025
  10. Such a gracious lady.
    Condolences to all in her circle of love

    Lee Oates McKenzie January 27, 2025
  11. Nola we will miss meeting you on The Train to Melbourne

    Graeme & Elaine January 28, 2025
  12. To the Fitzsimon Family
    My sincere condolences to Catherine, Julianne, Elizabeth. Andrew, Matthew, David, Michael, Paul and their partners and children.
    Nola was a loving mother, devoted wife and a great role model. Nola and Kevin were a great support to me and I will always be grateful for their help and guidance in my time of need.
    I am unable to attend the funeral but I will be watching on live stream.
    My sympathy to you all and enjoy all your wonderful memories of Nola

    Gabrielle Murphy January 28, 2025
  13. Much love to you Julianne and your brothers and sisters on the loss of your beautiful Mum, such a kind and welcoming person. How lucky was I to be able to spend so much time in your family home growing up. You are all in my prayers at this sad time.

    Louise Goldsbrough

    Louise Goldsbrough- Law January 28, 2025
  14. Sending much love and condolences to the family. We had the pleasure of knowing Kevin and Nola for many years living just around the corner with sons, Michael and Craig at school together. I spent some beautiful quality time with Nola over the past few years and cherish those times – she was kind, caring, loving and devoted to her wonderful family, always a welcome with her lovely smile and a hug. Rest in peace Nola with your beloved Kevin who you missed so much

    jen & Ray Shanahan January 28, 2025
  15. A much admired& beautiful mother.
    Never ever forget the daily walks wearing her beautiful cap. up Kay street
    Sending much love to all
    Toni Blizzard xxx

    Toni Ham January 28, 2025
  16. Sincere condolences to the Fitzsimon family
    on the loss of their beautiful mother and
    grandmother Nola. You will be in our thoughts
    and prayers . Nola and Kevin reunited.

    Christine (McEntee) Glaubitz

    Chris Glaubitz January 29, 2025
  17. Sending my condolences and thinking of Paul and the entire Fitzsimon family during this difficult time.

    Eleasha x

    Eleasha January 30, 2025
  18. Fond memories of high school years in Stawell and then later years in Traralgon! I enjoyed our lunch catch-ups and will miss your smiling face. Rest peacefully. Jan Pickburn (nee Morrow)

    Jan Pickburn January 31, 2025
  19. Nola – my darling “Nellie”
    We met as young teenagers in Stawell and became sisters. This was where we met and married our beloved young boys – Kevin and Jim.
    We shared our lives and children together, mainly through our letters and photos.
    I will miss your radiant smile my darling Nellie.
    I will always remember our last words to each other as we waved goodbye –
    “See you in Heaven Nellie”
    “See you in Heaven Willie”
    I remember whispering in Nola’s ear “Keep smiling my darling”. AND SHE DID.
    Love always and forever
    Wilma Axford xxx

    Wilma Axford January 31, 2025
  20. Our heartfelt condolences to Lizzie, Andrew, Bella and the Fitzsimon family on the loss of your darling Mum, Mother-in-Law & Grandmother. RIP with the angels, Nola.

    Julie & Ray Yee January 31, 2025
  21. To Dave, Petrina, Sophie, Liam, and the Fitzsimon family,

    We extend our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved mum, mother-in-law, and grandmother. Nola was a kind and gentle soul who always welcomed us with a warm smile. May she now rest peacefully alongside her beloved Kevin.

    With deepest sympathy,
    Russell, Mary, Madelyn, Isabella & James xx

    Harper Family February 1, 2025
  22. My condolences to the Fitzsimon family. Nola and Kevin were a lovely warm couple. I knew Nola and Kevin mainly because of my daughter’s interest in music and study of piano. Whenever I met Nola she would talk of her children and how proud she was of them. They will miss her greatly.

    Isabelle McMahon February 1, 2025
  23. All our love to you all on this sad day .
    Kate, Glen and Abbie Sewell

    Kate Sewell February 1, 2025
  24. Nola’s friendliness to everyone was always accompanied by her beautiful smile. She was a wonderful encourager to those associated with the Latrobe orchestra in which Kevin was leader for so many years. Kevin’s and Nola’s lives are now remembered together with high regard and appreciation.

    Margaret & Rob Gaulton & family. February 1, 2025
  25. What a lovely couple Nola and Kevin made together. Nola was a gentle and kind strong lady. She was so very proud of her family and loved to share about them. Nola, being of such faith will be enjoying being with Kevin again. Sincere condolences to all of her loved ones… That lovely smile will remain with anyone who knew her, and I will never forget Kevin playing his violin in the orchestra with Nola watching with that smile. May God comfort you all in your sorrow…

    joan blizzard February 1, 2025
  26. A beautiful lady, always with a smile on her face, my thoughts and love to all the Fitzsimon family.
    Susie Grumley

    Susie Grumley February 1, 2025
  27. So sad such a beautiful lady condolences to the family RIP Nola.
    Margie Anita Peter Michael and Jason Phillips.

    Anita Phillips February 3, 2025
  28. So sad to have just learned of Nola’s passing. Beautiful memories of her kindness -she was a fantastic “neighbour” for many years.
    Leanne Platt and family xx

    Leanne Platt March 3, 2025