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Joyce Noyes Obituary
She was born December 2, 1925, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, to Clifford and Gladys (Philpott) Pingree.
Joyce graduated from Haverhill High School, Haverhill, Massachusetts, in 1944.
On September 8, 1946, she married Alan H. Noyes and they lived in Haverhill until 1960 when they moved to Barre, Vermont. After Al retired, they spent winters in Rotunda, Florida, where many of their Barre friends also wintered.
Joyce worked for several years doing clerical work prior to having children, then became a homemaker and when her youngest started school, she worked as a part-time bookkeeper at Harvard Clothes.
For many years, Joyce and Al enjoyed square dancing. She loved to sew, knit, bake, bowl and play golf. She was a member of the Barre Country Club and also golfed in Florida. Joyce was a volunteer at the Barre City Hospital gift shop and was a member of the Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed dancing and singing in the Hospital Auxiliary Follies Show.
Joyce is survived by her six children and their spouses: Linda Livendale and her husband, Charlie; Bill Noyes and his wife, Diane; Rossie Conklin and her husband, Rick; and Debbie Swartz and her husband, Bill, all of Barre; Jon Noyes and his wife, Susette Bollard, of Montpelier, and Dave Noyes and his companion, Cathy Chamberlain, of Colchester, as well as her 13 grandchildren: Bonnie Livendale Hughart; Jeff and Greg Noyes; Robin Pickel and Heather Pickel Sanders and Brian Conklin; Steven Noyes; Ben and Adam Schersten and Taylor Noyes; Aaron, Scott and Daniel Robinson, and 14 great-grandchildren and two nieces.
Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Alan Noyes, in 2009, and her grandson, Joe Livendale, in 2004, as well as her brother, Clifford Elmo Pingree.
Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016, at the Hooker Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Barre Congregational Church, 35 Church St., Barre. For a memorial guestbook, visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com
Committal will be in the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Randolph Center, in the spring at the convenience of the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Noyes
Carole Bourneuf
March 2, 2016
Rossie and Noyes Family, I am so sad to hear of the passing of your mother. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
March 1, 2016
I have just read (in VAB Voice) of the loss of our long time family friend. My condolences to all of the Noyes Family. She was a special person whose impact on Central VT will live forever. Dave Kimel
Glenn Cioffi
March 1, 2016
Dave, Bill and the Noyes family. Sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with you.
John Ormsby
February 29, 2016
To All the Noyes Family. We are very sad to hear of your Mother Joyce passing away.
Joyce and your father Al were very dear friends of ours and we hold a special place in our Hearts for them. Your mother always had a smile on her face and her wonderful laugh would make your day. May she rest in peace
Love John & Aggie
February 29, 2016
My condolences to Bill and the rest of the Noyes' family on the loss of your mom. She was blessed with a long life, a loving family, and many friends. I wish all of you peace during your days of grief. Keep your mom's memory alive with love and fond memories of a life well-lived. God bless all of you.
February 28, 2016
To Linda, Bill and family, my deepest sympathies on your mom's passing. I remember the countless times at your home near the park on academy street in Barre. Watching Hee Haw, the presidential conventions, meals and watching your mom knitt. She was always busy with affairs for the family and her community. I admired Joyce for what she stood for, her gumshion, her laughter and her mear presence I saw when I was a younger lady. Love, Kathleen Gendron Chatot
Al Flory
February 28, 2016
To the Noyes family,
I did not know your Mom, but knowing some of you kids, I know she was a special woman. Your parents, from the "great" generation, raised a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
February 27, 2016
Debbie, A prayer of comfort and peace being said for you and your family.
In Sympathy, Laurie Spaulding
Paula Rudolph
February 26, 2016
Many condolences....
David Wheel
February 26, 2016
Bill and Family, I'm very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
February 26, 2016
Dear Noyes Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through the loss of your Mom. I am sure she would be proud of the care her family provided till the end.
Guy and Rita Isabelle
George Scott
February 24, 2016
Bill, I extend my condolences to you and your family for the passing of your Mom. George
Michele and Reggie LaPerle
February 24, 2016
Diane and Bill, we were sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John Nicholls
February 24, 2016
To all of the Noyes family,
My sincerest condolences to you all on the passing of a great woman and neighbor from Orange Street. She and you Dad will rejoice together in Heaven. God Bless you all.
Jay & Sonda Frattini
February 24, 2016
To the Noyes Families:
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
Bob Woodard
February 24, 2016
Dave, Bill and the entire Noyes Family. my condolences to you all. I remember your mother and father mostly from the Hilltop. they always had a smile and a kind word. It was always appreciated.
Paul & Charlene Plante
February 24, 2016
We are very sorry to hear that your mom has passed. I've known her for a long time, back in the days of Harvard Clothes. She was a special woman and sure to be missed. Our sympathy to all her family
Bill Frattini
February 24, 2016
To The Noyes Family - I am sad to read of the passing of your Mom. Joyce and Al were dear friends of my parents for many years, and frequent dinner guests at 20 Huntington Avenue. And your Mom's laugh ... You know? I can hear her now. Thinking of you all.
TINA T
February 24, 2016
I AM SENDING MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCE TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE BE COMFORTED BY ISAIAH 61:1-2 WHICH STATES IN PART:"GOD HAS SENT HIS SON TO BIND UP THE BROKENHEARTED AND COMFORT ALL WHO MOURN".
Claude Cestaro
February 24, 2016
Bill and Dave,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mom.
Jane Walker Richmond
February 24, 2016
Jon, Susette and the Noyes Family, Allen and I were saddened to learn of your Mother's passing our thoughts and prayers are with you.Jane Walker Richmond and Allen Jacobs
Diane Farnham
February 24, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
February 24, 2016
Oh, I am so sorry to hear this, I loved the Noyes family, going back to the 60's when your Dad , Al hired me at WSNO radio station. She was a wonderful person, a good person and a loving wife and mother. You were blessed to have her. Thinking of all of you with much love and respect.
Darlene Thygesen Sprague
February 24, 2016
Bill, Diane, and the Noyes family. We are very saddened to learn of your mother's passing and offer our sincerest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Susan MacLeod
Madeira Beach, FL.
Ken Jarvis
February 24, 2016
Dear Noyes family,
We are so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. Our many good times with them at VAB functions and many lunches here in Florida will always be in our bank of good memories. We are having dinner at the Englewood Elks Lodge this Saturday night and you can be assured that we will remember and toast our very dear friends.
Kay and Ken Jarvis
Burlington/Florida
February 24, 2016
Bill and Diane, we're so sorry for your loss. Please know that our love and prayers are with you.
Kay & Jimmy (Harold) Ashton
Andrea Carbonneau
February 24, 2016
Linda, Charlie & Family, We were quite shocked to see and hear of your Mom passing Linda. We are so very sorry for your loss, Mother's are a true treasure, and she sounds like she was a real gem. We will not be at the service(s) as we will be out of town, but know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Randy & Andrea
George Hudson
February 24, 2016
Dave, it is never easy to lose someone. It is even harder to lose a parent. Please accept mine and my family's sympathies for your loss.
Nick & Cindy Conti
February 24, 2016
Dear Noyes Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ronald Edson
February 24, 2016
Bill and Family, please except my deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother.
Christine Pecor
February 24, 2016
thinking of you all at this time of loss.
Christine Lyford Pecor
Rita Bassett
February 24, 2016
Linda and the Noyes family: My sincere sympathy for your loss. May she rest in peace.
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