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Father William (Bill) J. Nugent
July 26, 1931 - August 23, 2014
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<div itemprop="description">NUGENT, Reverend William J. <br />Diocesan priest <br />Former teacher &ndash; St. Pius X High School <br /> <br />Fr. Bill Nugent was born in Millbank, New Brunswick on July 26th, 1931 to the late William and Christie Nugent. He spent six years with the New Brunswick public school system as the administrator of the new regional school districts in Eastern New Brunswick. He entered St. Paul University Seminary in September 1958, and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Saint John on June 3, 1962. He exercised parish ministry in Saint John for two years and then taught at the college level for four years. In 1968, Fr. Nugent came to work in Ottawa. He taught at St. Pius X High School for 21 years. During these years, he spent most summers replacing padres on air force bases across Canada. He was chaplain to the 30th Field Regiment at Dows Lake for several years. He spent the next years temporarily replacing pastors in Ottawa, Kingston and Cornwall when they were absent and summer replacement in Shediac, N.B. It is with deep sorrow that his family announces his passing on Saturday, August 23rd, 2014. Survived by his beloved sister Anne. Loving uncle to John Nugent and to Sharon and her husband Bruce Holmes. Special friend to his great-nephew Jordan Holmes. Predeceased by his siblings Katherine, Jack and Mary. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home Walkley Chapel 1255 Walkley Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 6P9 (613-731-1255) on Wednesday, August 27th, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, August 28th, at the Resurrection of Our Lord Parish, 1940 Saunderson Drive, after 10 a.m. Concelebrated Mass of Christian Funeral Thursday in Resurrection of Our Lord at 11 a.m. Interment Hope Cemetery. In memoriam donations to Shepherds of Good Hope, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice are greatly appreciated. <br /> <br /> <br /></div>