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for Noel Edwards
Donna
March 21, 2024
Donna
March 21, 2024
Donna
March 21, 2024
Donna
March 21, 2024
Donna
March 21, 2024
Noel's artwork is a lasting legacy, all these years later
Michael Weibel
November 17, 2021
Noel was my 7th grade science teacher circa 1981. many great memories...and many of getting in trouble. he was a quiet and peaceful man...no idea how he survived pre-hormonal kids. I wish that I could have known him as an adult.
Donna Frassetto
June 17, 2021
Many thanks to Chris for sharing the clip from the Carson show. That is, indeed, Noel! And what a wonderful gift to see it. I will pass it along to others as well. ❤
Chris
May 3, 2021
I didn't know Joel but just saw a clip of him on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1982. He identified himself as Joel Edwards, a school teacher from Redding Ct. I hope his family and friends enjoy seeing this picture. The video was posted today 5/4/21 on Tictok. by @veryfunnyclips. RIP Noel Edwards
Donna
March 21, 2019
Spring is here again, 9 years later. So many memories light each day. Only Lola and I remain to keep watch for the bluebirds.
Eric Thum
April 22, 2010
Noel and I had a lot in common. We both love bird watching, canoeing and land preservation. I admired his talents and sensitivity to nature. This Saturday we will watch the returning songbirds as they look for nesting sites. Noel will be with us. My deepest sympathy to Donna, my good friend for so many years.
R & J Priestley
April 21, 2010
We are thinking of you today and wish you were here so we could call and wish you a very Happy Birthday as we have done through the years. You were always a special part of our family and will be dearly missed.
The Priestley Family
Diane
April 21, 2010
So many years have past
I was young and I adored you
You touched my soul deeply
You changed me forever
An undeniable bond we shared
Never to be duplicated
You have never been forgotten.
Saddened to my very core to hear you have gone away.
May your soul rest peacefully, Noel.
Happy Birthday.
Noel and Donna when I visited them a few years ago.
J. Gordon Anderson
April 20, 2010
Noel (my first cousin, once removed) was always a tremendous encouragement to me in everything that I did. He inspired me to take up painting and to try to live a healthier life. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies to Donna.
Jo Richard
April 17, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to Donna and Noel's family. We only knew you the past ten years, but you made an impact on us. You are a kind and gentle man and so wonderful for our cousin, Donna.
It is clear that you have favorably touched the lives of so many you met over the years. We will miss you, kind man.
Bill and Jo Richard
amy koteles
April 15, 2010
My best thoughts and feelings for all family and friends. I wish all the best in this time of sorrow.
Sitting around tonight I recalled my wonderful time in Mr. Edwards' classroom many years ago. It was after recalling these memories that I found out about his passing. I send my deepest condolences to all who knew him.
Donna
April 11, 2010
Your absence has gone through me
Like thread through a needle
Everything I do is stitched with its color
Janet & Mike Foltin
April 11, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to Donna and Noel's family. We shared wonderful times with Donna and Noel and will always remember Noel for his spirit and wonderful smile.
Charles Noe
April 9, 2010
Noel You will be missed dearly by not only myself but my daughter Lauren as well.I treasured the times when we traveled to fix you vehicles or to look at Junque...Rest Peacefully My Friend ...I will look to the stars and think of you often.
A Williams
April 5, 2010
Thank you for everything Ed. You will be missed. It was a pleasure knowing you, kind man. Rest in peace.
April 4, 2010
Donna and the Edwards Family:
Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you all. We had the pleasure of first meeting Noel at one of our family holiday get-togethers.
We took an instant liking to Noel with his wit and sense of humor. It was easy to see that he and Donna were wonderful together. We were looking forward to seeing Donna and Noel soon.
Donna may you take some comfort in remembering your life together and how much you loved one another. He will be missed by us and remembered fondly.
Love, Diana & Meredith Rinaldo
Ciro DiMeglio
April 3, 2010
I would like to propose a memorial hike with Noel's spirit, across the street from John Read Middle school.
My thought was to do this on the anniversary of his passing, but I personally have a need to go to that place where he taught me the things that most mattered to me. If anyone would be interested in joining me, please contact me, and we can find a day and time that most will be able to participate. Many trees have grown, and our mentor has passed, but I know we will hear his voice in that place we got to know him so well. I would also like to be able to do this, March 19th, 2011.
Richard Stein
April 2, 2010
Noel, we talked of many things over the years. Wood, engines, art, the best tag sales, barns, small business, and science. I always knew that if I needed an opinion, you'd have one at the ready, regardless of subject!
Sympathies to all - and let us know when the memorial takes place.
Ciro DiMeglio PhD
April 1, 2010
About a month ago, I left a voice-mail on Mr.Edwards' answering machine (or at least what I thought was his answering machine) I wanted to get together with him. To let him know what I have been up to, and hear of his travels.
This man, gave me the ability to believe in myself as a scientist. I was a truly bored student until I met the likes of Mr. Edwards. Suddenly, I had found a knowledgeable friend, who would whistle like the birds and bring them in close. His anhydrous humor, always made me laugh even when the other students found him corny.
We were both outcasts. He never ate with the teachers, in their smoky lounge and the cafeteria was a place where I would lose my appetite, at the treatment I received from the other students, and we started having our lunch together, when I was a sixth grader at John Read Middle School.
I would wolf down my lunch, and Mr.Edwards would let me do whatever experiments I wanted to do.
I destructively distilled wood, and discussed many of my wacky inventions with him. I had proposed a hybrid car concept that he had a hard time grasping. Funny, it was similar to the cars like the Prius, today.
Most importantly, he taught me to not be my own worst enemy.
I wanted to tell you Mr. Edwards, that it was you, that was the single most important influence on me, of any teacher. Because of you, I was able to have other teachers on my side. It stopped being me vs. them, and it became just all of us. Learning and teaching together.
You let me, be me. Because of you I did not hate school anymore, and I wanted to know more. One day I did not eat, because I had an experiment I wanted to do, and you asked me why I was not hungry. I told you, that it was knowledge that I was hungry for.
I went on to get my degrees in Chemistry, and Biophysics. B.S., M.S., Ph.D. and post-doc.
I was labeled, Mr.Edwards, no one understood me, but you did.
You took the label off me, and let me be.
I wanted to thank you.
I wish that I had, It would have been good for your heart to hear it.
I am sad, for the world is a lesser place, without you in it.
I will never forget you.
Your spirit will live on in the students that I have and continue to influence, in your tradition.
I am honored to be able to say, that you were my friend.
So long, old chum.
Thank you for everything.
Lisa Volckhausen McCann
April 1, 2010
Noel's close neighbors, the Volckhausens (Ted, Lisa [McCann] and her husband, Johrden McDevitt),send condolences to Donna, Noel's family and close friends, including Lola and Boomer. We were surprised and saddened at the news.
Ron & Robin Brown
March 31, 2010
Ron & Robin Brown, friends from years gone by, would like to express our sympathy to Donna, and to Noel's extended family and friends. We enjoyed many good times with Noel years ago; before our grown children were born and while they were very young. Ron and Noel enjoyed doing some falconry and hawking together. Then there was the saw mill they owned together for a few years (before we moved to Brazil) which brought them both enjoyment. I enjoyed working with Noel at JRMS for a number of years (after Brazil). Through the years we spent many hours discusing spiritual matters. We always enjoyed seeing him around town. He will be missed.
March 30, 2010
Hey Noelie,
You made my life richer and my eyes sharper to the beauties of nature. You had a kind heart and a curious soul. You were talented and a gifted teacher. I will miss you. Thank you for touching my life.
Sheila
Eva Dieringer Ferguson
March 30, 2010
Few teachers make a life long impact on you and Noel was one of them. I fondly remember him saying class put your books away today we are going for a walk to falls hole where he would identifying plants and songs of the birds. A great neighbor and mentored to me in my youth. Noel singed me up to volunteer at the Audubon Society which gave me a life long love of nature.
Jodi Lollie
March 29, 2010
Dear Donna
I was heartbroken to hear of Noel's passing. I will be sad not to see him out in the yard watching the birds, or stopping over to share a bit of knowledge about the animals that live in our neighborhood. I will miss his noisy little car and the effort he made to plow our driveway that is always filled with cars. I will miss seeing him at our tag sales and his sense of humor. He was an animal lover like me and I loved that about him. RIP Noel you will be greatly missed, I wish I had more time to get to know you better. Every time that fox shrieks you can be sure you will be the first person on my mind. With my deepest sympathy.
Rita Giacomelli
March 29, 2010
Our sincerest sympathies are with Donna and Noel's extended family. A truly fascinating, beautiful person has left our midst. Our biggest regret is not having taken the time to get to really know how wonderful he was! Rest in peace, Noel. You have touched many lives in such positive ways. Rita & Angela Giacomelli
David Glahn Jr
March 29, 2010
I had the pleasure of knowing Noel in a difficult time in my life. He let me work in the store for a couple months. He always had time to share.
He also gave me some art lessons, and I could always count on seeing him at a local tag sale. A good man. A pleasure to know. Thanks Noel!
Stew Mulford
March 28, 2010
I am sorry to hear of Noel's passing and offer my condolences. I will always remember his friendship with our family and the fun and interesting visits with him as I grew up. We looked forward to whatever surprises he had in store whenever we got together. I will always remember him for his unique sense of humor and his knowledge, connection and expertise with nature and conservancy. He will be missed by both me and family.
Gabrielle Shumrak
March 28, 2010
To Mr Edwards' family and friends, I am sorry for your loss. He was one of my favorite teachers at JRMS. He truly brought science to life. He will be missed.
linda mulford
March 28, 2010
dear friend...we Mulfords enjoyed your friendship, stories, dogs,, birds and especially your Connecticut eagle pencil drawing which hangs in Stew's house and one in mine...hope you enjoy conversations with Paul...God Bless you
Linda Mulford
March 28, 2010
Noel, dear friend of all the Mulford family, we have shared wonderful times together...birding, dogs, natural wildlife movies, suppers here at our old house..Paul will be with you sharing old stories... the boys (now men) have only the best memories of you as do I...your Connecticut eagle pencil drawing still hangs at Stews' house...mine is in a place here...God Bless you....Lin Mulford
March 27, 2010
We will miss you Noel.
Angee Beckett and James Geigle
Angee Beckett
March 27, 2010
Although we never met face to face, we developed a warm and caring relationship over many telephone conversations. I will miss his humor, his expansive interests that he shared with me, his kidding me about my crow. I miss him. My heart goes out to my dear friend Donna.
Gregg Winters
March 27, 2010
I am sorry to learn of Noel Edwards' passing. I have fond memories of being in his middle school science class where he would jokingly tease me about believing in things like "Big Foot" or UFOs. I was lucky to bump into him every now and then around Bethel. The last time I saw him, we were both filling our cars at the same gas station. I told him I no longer believed in Big Foot and we both had a good laugh. Mr. Edwards will truly be missed!
M C
March 27, 2010
You know how much I feel for you.
Cush and Kathy Cushman
March 27, 2010
Dear Donna and all of Noel's family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear the news of Noel's passing. Please know that we are sending you love and support. Very, very sad to hear this news. And (as the Quakers say), we're "holding you in the light..." Cush and Kathy Cushman
Robert & Christine Sturges
March 27, 2010
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
March 27, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you , The Vogel Family.
Deirdre Dolan-Nesline
March 27, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My father truly valued Noel's friendship, he will be missed.
Mark ONeill
March 27, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all of us who knew him.
Joyce Perrotte
March 27, 2010
My deepest condolences, I will miss my favorite tag sale buddy & all the laughs. RIP, my friend, & God be with you.
HAL AND WENDY PAGE
March 27, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
March 27, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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