Erin Marie Nolin
October 30, 1976 ~ May 25, 2023
Resided in:
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Erin Marie Nolin, 46, passed away peacefully in Cape Elizabeth, Maine on May 25, 2023 after a prolonged and gritty fight with melanoma, surrounded by family and loved ones. Erin is survived by her wife Laura Martin; her parents Bob and Sue (Mulvaney) Nolin; her mother-in-law Rita (Perron) Martin; her sisters-in-law and brothers-in law Angela and Dan Triggs, Hingham, MA and James and Elizabeth Martin, Denver, CO; nieces and nephews Haley, Nick, and Lindsey Triggs, Nathaniel and Aidan Martin; cousins Matt and Mike Nolin, Lisa, Ken and Dan Sliwa; and many heartbroken friends and loved ones.
Erin was born on October 30, 1976 in Worcester Massachusetts to Bob and Sue Nolin. She was a graduate of Oxford High School and Northeastern University where she majored in Biology. She devoted her career to cancer research, both in and outside of the laboratory. While remarkably successful at work, she was wise enough to know that time spent outside of work doing what she enjoyed with the people she loved was what mattered most. Even facing a terminal illness, she continued to live life to the fullest, ensuring there would be no regrets when the time came.
Erin was in so many ways a walking study in contradictions. She loathed being the center of attention, but at six feet tall and stunningly beautiful, Erin always turned heads, and never once escaped notice in any room she ever entered.
She was an only child who loved the quiet and being alone, yet chose to marry into a boisterous “good batch.” She was an introvert who lived a very social existence, usually with a smile.
She had an infectious laugh and the best eye roll game in town. If you were on the receiving end of either, it was not a subtle message.
She professed to never being too keen on kids, but simply adored being an aunt, both officially and unofficially.
She was a fierce athlete who excelled in any physical endeavor be it flag football, snowboarding, CrossFit and even completing an IronMan triathlon and several marathons. Yet she was perfectly content as a homebody sitting on her couch in front of the TV and a nice fire.
She never cared for animals until she did. Once Georgia Peaches Dickel Nolin Martin, a spirited Goldendoodle, entered their lives, she melted Erin’s heart, got spoiled rotten and turned Erin into a dog mom of the type that that would have previously earned one of Erin’s patented eye rolls.
Erin stayed salty to the end, flipping birds and giving Laura flack for any perceived transgression, all while looking like a supermodel. So many people loved her for being her true, unapologetic, authentic self at all times, and for always telling it like it is. The world is a much better place for her having been in it, and she will be terribly missed.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Erin’s honor to the Be Like Josh Foundation (belikejosh.org).
Please join family and friends for a Celebration of Life on Friday, June 2nd, 4pm-7pm at Rising Tide Brewing Company, 103 Fox St. in Portland, Maine.
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Erin was a bright spirit and always treated you like a best friend. She always made me smile! I am so happy and grateful to have known her for the past decade working alongside her spectacular wife Laura. She will be greatly missed by myself and all of our office staff.
I am so sorry to hear of Erin’s passing. I grew up with her and have such fond memories of our time together. Be it a neighborhood scavenger hunt, sleepovers with all of our friends, time at my house getting ready for pep rallies, or hanging out in the lunch room at school, Erin was quick with a laugh and a smile. My sincerest condolences to all who knew and loved Erin.
My thoughts and prayers are of Erin. Lovely woman. Peace at heart Laura and family
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and all family.
Betsy and Tom
I’ll always admire her tenacity and passion to make CBT an inclusive community. I have many happy memories working with Erin to organize CBT events and discussing DEI topics. I’m sure that many, if not all, of us in the department have been touched by her in a positive way. She’s in our hearts forever.
Her energy and perseverance.
Her infectious smile and eye roll.
Vibrant, passionate, engaging and down right fun to have on a team.
I am so incredibly heartbroken for Erin’s family and partner. She was one of those colleagues that cross your path during your professional career that you feel so unbelievably blessed and honoured to have met. She had such an amazing sense of humour and her eye roll was on point – even at work. I absolutely cherish the time we spent interacting together and will forever hold a special place in my heart for having had the pleasure and frank privilege to have called her a friend and colleague. Hold on to all those fun memories, they are what bring us peace and comfort in times like these and I know that Erin would not have wanted it any other way. Sending healing vibes and thoughts to all who mourn her passing.
She was brave AF.
I had the pleasure to hire Erin at Novartis in 2006 and have worked with her all these years. She was a great friend who brought her joy and enthusiasm to everything she did. I treasure these moments. Sara, Erin and I bonded on many weekly Friday Flour breakfasts. I will miss her.
My entire childhood was with her by my side running through the backyards of Sherwood Forest. Family vacations and day trips hold a special place in my memory bank. Although we lost touch after high school, I often wondered what adventures she was on. After tearfully reading her obituary I see that she continued to be a rock star. Bob and Sue you were my second home and my heart breaks for you and to her wife, Laura you got a good one. My deepest sympathy to all her family and friends – Love always Denise Wray Morgan
I worked with Erin for the last few years as part of both the Chemical Biology and Therapeutics Diversity and Inclusion team and the Technology Steering Committee. Erin was creative, imaginative and passionate about about finding solutions and being very precisely correct in testing them. I will miss her greatly.
Edward
I would like to express my deepest sympathies to all of Erin’s family members. I worked with her for many years. She was so strong, funny, quiet, and genuinely a great person to be around. I will miss her.
Best,
Geoff
I suspect her research is quite meaningful but I will just say she added a lot to my life.
She is on a short list of people I would like to spend a lot of time with. I suspect most feel this way.
I don’t have one. We laughed a lot. Mostly she laughed at me for forgetting or not paying attention to the directions. This is because I was way to distracted enjoying her and Laura’s company.
Genuine, badass, strong, fun oh and a scientist 😉 Quite the package.
I doubt there is much I hold that others don’t. Most seem to know she is bad ass, fun and so much more.
Erin was part of our 7am (sometimes 6am) crossfit crew for a long while. She and Laura were my community and my friend crushes at JP crossfit. You both gave me so much joy each morning. I could not keep up with Erin on anything endurance related. She was fierce and so fun. After my kid was born I kept trying to get back to crossfit and seeing you both was my main motivator. Sending so much love.
Words aren’t enough here. I am so sorry for your loss. It is a huge one. Laura we are sending our love and whatever you may need or want.
My condolences go out to Erin’s family and friends. Erin always smiled and was a scholar in academics. She will be truly missed!
I went to school with Erin for many years.
Through the years of our lives, we mark tragic events by where and when we first learn the news.
For me, May 25th in my kitchen will be one of those days. Erin will always be remembered as a wonderful human being that was both honest, and sincere. Brutally honest at time, lol, but a characteristic that I have always admired. She will leave a significant void in our NIBR family. Know that she was well loved and respected. My deepest condolences to the family. Jeff Hewett
The world darkened upon your death, I will forever cherish the memories and the light you brought.
Erin loved the Superbowl and those Superbowl squares. I bought so many squares from her over the years and was fortunate enough to win 1 time. I will always remember her and those squares every year at game time.
I worked with Erin on drug discovery research projects for many years. What a wonderful, enthusiastic collaborator, who was fearless to dig deep into complex biology until discoveries were made that no one had made before. Erin was the sort of heart, soul, and muscle that drives the science of making medicines. She will be dearly missed.
Erin was lovely, smart, accomplished and kind. She and Laura are family to the Infantines (along with all Martins) and we love her.
Dear Bob & Sue, I am so very sorry for your loss! Some of my fondest memories are of us all at Disney that summer you came down to Orlando. Erin was a beautiful & an extremely talented woman with a contagious smile & personality, & great intelligence. I wish for you, Bob & Sue only the best with lots of love. ❤
Laura Rozamus (Mother of Lelia Asher)
The laughter, celebrations and memories of Erin will remain in my heart always.
I am so sorry Laura, Sue, Bob and all the extended family. She was so full of life and a group of us can say we had the absolute best time in our 20s with her. Thinking of all of you always. ❤️
I’m so very sorry to hear of the passing of Erin. We were class of ‘94 Oxford High School classmates. I remember Erin as being funny and fun. We were also on the field hockey team together and took a trip to Spain and France when were about 16. She was my roommate on that trip! I’m glad to read she had a happy life and found love. I will be thinking of her and her family. Sending my love to her parents!
Oxford High School Class of 1994
Erin and I shared friends, and a birth date, without ever really knowing it, and without ever having been around each other very much at all. So, in all fairness, I did not know Erin well… however, having been in her company a few times, combined with having just read her story here on these pages, I feel privileged to have known her even just a little. Without a doubt, the story here celebrating Erin and her life is one of the best short biographies I have ever read, and now I only wish I had known Erin a little more. Fellow Scorpios, I think we would have shared even more in common than striving for “no regrets”, being “introverts” and “content as a homebody”, “staying salty” and “unapologetic”, the “six feet” thing, and finally, of course, “never being too keen on kids” (ha, just kidding, of course, on that last one… Bridget, please not another night on the sofa). Laura, my most heart-felt condolences, and it is so clear the two of you together made each other that much better…
– Mark Blasetti
I will always remember Erin as the most upbeat and energetic person imaginable, no matter what was thrown at her.
There are not enough words to describe how unfair the world feels at times. I did not know Erin very well but I worked with her in the Communications Network and committees planning events for our department. She was always so positive and energetic, it seems unreal that she has been taken away so early and so tragically. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
May you rest in peace and be remembered always
Just by being Erin 🙂
I will always remember her smile along with her upbeat personality
Neighbors
Caring, strong, courageous, funny and one of the best friends anyone could ask for
My deepest condolences to Laura and family. My wife, Tenley, and I were regulars at JPCF and it was always such a blast working out and hanging with Laura and Erin. We’re gutted to learn of Erin’s passing.