Mary Noon

September 6, 1943 - January 29, 2021

Mary Carlisle Hoogland Noon passed away quietly on the morning of Friday, January 29, 2021, at Harmony Memory Care in Roanoke, where she had spent the last two years of her life.

Born in Hartford, Connecticut, on September 6, 1943, Mary was the fourth of eight children raised by Florence Fishbough Hoogland and Frederick Vrooman Hoogland. She spent most of her childhood in Martinsburg, West Virginia; attended high school at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School in Washington, D.C. (Class of 1961); and graduated with a degree in psychology from Newton College of the Sacred Heart in Newton, Massachusetts (Class of 1965). She was married to Orrin James Noon Jr. from 1965-1988. Along the way, she and her family resided in Los Angeles, California (1969-1971); Pittsfield, Massachusetts (1971-1972); Norwalk, Connecticut (1972-1974); Woodbury, New Jersey (1974-1978); and Roanoke since 1978.

Mary's 42 years in Virginia were spent raising and supporting her four children, generously offering her time to an array of volunteer organizations, worshipping in the religious congregations at Our Lady of Nazareth and St. Andrews Catholic Church, and entertaining and caring for the seemingly hundreds of friends she accumulated along the way. She expressed her Catholic faith through daily acts of kindness, charity, and love as well as a decades long commitment to bring communion to the sick and homebound throughout the Roanoke Valley. When her children were students at Mountain View Elementary, she was an active member of the Parent Teacher Association and served several years as chapter president and as president of the Roanoke County Council of PTAs. When she returned to the workforce, she was a valued employee for many years at Bell South, Martin Travel Agency, and Excel Prosthetics and Orthotics. She also discovered tennis in her 40s and became an avid member of the Roanoke Valley and United States Tennis Associations, captaining teams and playing regularly until 2018. Known for her boundless energy, optimism, and quirky wit, Mary was outgoing and unreserved around both friends and strangers.

Mary is survived by her beloved partner of nearly 17 years, Thomas G. (Tom) Karrasch; as well as her four children and their families, David Hoogland Noon of Juneau, Alaska, and his children, Audrey and Orrin; Kate Noon of Hanover, Virginia, her husband, Daniel Bartels, and their children, Izzy and Dylan; James McCauley Noon of North Potomac, Maryland, his wife, Nathalie Johnson-Noon, and their children, Max and Zoey; Daniel Thomas Noon of Baldwinsville, New York, his wife, Gosia Ruszkowska-Noon, and their children, Maya and Patrick. She is also survived by three younger siblings, Jane Dorset Anderson of Cummington, Massachusetts, John Hoogland and wife, Judy, of Frostburg, Maryland, Margaret Hoogland of Martinsburg, West Virginia; and a sister-in-law, Maryalice Hoogland of Naples, Florida. Mary's surviving family includes several cousins, many nieces and nephews, dozens of great-nieces and great-nephews, and all of their respective families.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Florence and Frederick; siblings, Elizabeth Stewart and her husband, William Stewart, Frederick W.T. Hoogland, Anne Williams and her husband, Harvey; brother-in-law, Norman E. Anderson; Katherine Donaldson and her husband, Dwain Donaldson; and a niece, Caroline Stewart.

The family would like to thank all of the dedicated staff at Home Instead Senior Care, Harmony Memory Care, and Heartland Hospice who provided compassionate and loving care to Mary over the last several years.

A memorial service will be held when family and friends are able to gather safely and commemorate Mary's life and good works. An online guestbook is available for family and friends by visiting www.oakeys.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation in her name to the Central and Western Virginia chapter of the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org/cwva), Midwives for Haiti (midwivesforhaiti.org), or any other charitable cause that might honor her memory.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7, 2021.

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Jane Aliff

May 26, 2021

Mary was a close friend for several years; I regret that we lost touch several years ago. I only today (May 26, 2021) learned of her demise. She was a quirky, funny and loyal friend for several years. I admired her energy, her zest for life, and her dedication to the welfare of children. I hope to hear of any memorial service that may be planned.

Lynn Mielcarek

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Richelle Richardson

February 13, 2021

Sending my condolences to you Kate...May Mary Rest In Paradise until you see her again.

Margaret Hoogland

February 7, 2021

I write here in sadness, yet with joyful memories of my lifelong times together with my "big sister," my friend, Mary. Several years ago, I nicknamed her "Ambassador Mary." I learned from our conversations, of the many activities, acts of fellowship and ministry she was involved in over many years. Mary has done these very same things amongst several members of our family over the years, when illness or dying was upon us. If there was an illness in our family, be it in West Virginia, Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Mary would pack her bags and travel to help out either by sitting with and keeping our sibling company, or by helping their families in other ways.

Mary had a gracious conversational flair with people of all ages, new friends, old friends, and relatives, asking about them, drawing them out in conversation, and learning about their lives and joys with a sincere interest. And these were also times, when Mary could share her own information regarding her children and grandchildren, and her siblings. Lively, spirited, joyful conversations these were. Comforting at times when it was needed most.
Mary and I talked by telephone a lot from our miles apart, and visited together when we could. Mary has been a friend, a coach, a comforter, an inspiration. When I was a child, the eight year difference in our ages was significant; when we both grew older, those eight years just didn´t matter too much. How grateful I am for that, because then we could "Tag Team" a lot better !

Mary and I shared important prayers together. We both liked to send and receive cards. I have saved many of the notes and cards from Mary. I find them incidentally as bookmarks in my books. What a sweet surprise. The more I read, the more I´ll find!

Mary and I discovered several years ago, that separately we had each found a way to know when the International Space Station (ISS) was going to be visible at night on a "flyby." She in Roanoke, I in Martinsburg, WV, were "close enough" geographically, to view this awesome flyover together, by telephone. I shall continue to watch for these flybys, with a wink, a nod and a silent prayer directed Mary´s way when ISS sails by.

I know that I speak for all my family, in expressing profound gratitude and praise to all of Mary´s children, grandchildren, Tom, the caregivers, medical personnel, friends, and all who guided, loved, and comforted Mary over these last few years of declining ability and health. While we could not be there, we always knew that Mary was in good hands.

Barbara Fox

February 7, 2021

I am sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful friend

Vaneta McAlexander

February 7, 2021

I also came back to tennis later in life and it was because of Mary. She was definitely Miss Organization herself. She managed to coordinate 8 to 15 of us every Saturday at the Countryside tennis facility. For years, she organized a USTA team. I still have a shirt somewhere that says "Potpourri". Coordinating and organizing adults is way harder than with kids! But once Mary knew you, you were not just a tennis friend. She was very much a people person who always looked after anyone she knew. At the same time that she was caring and friendly, she was also "fierce". On the tennis court, she could run forever so she would wear you down. Off the court, she was just so "real" that you felt comfortable with her. Though always kind, she was no one`s victum and she could give you as good as you gave her which made her fun to be around.
I have missed her around the tennis courts. I am sure she´s playing in heaven!

Shantell Lee

February 6, 2021

I´m sorry for your loss i took care of Mary at harmony she was my favorite she would be so happy when i bring her bath and body works and dress her nice with her necklace and her smell goods on She will be miss that was my Mary Mary sleep peacefully my love!

Betty McManaway

February 6, 2021

Mary lived in my neighborhood for many years. We always enjoyed sharing news stories. I recall James being in one of my Reading Groups while at Mtn. View. An outstanding scholar. Mary's delightful, bubbling personality will be a lasting memory. Sending sympathy to each of you.

Shireen Merritt

February 6, 2021

I have known Mary for many, many years through Nazareth. She was always upbeat and friendly and ready to help people. She will be missed by so many...R.I.P., Mary...

Joyce Smith

February 6, 2021

Our family was sad about the loss of Mary as she was a special part of our life for many years, she left a void. We moved next door to her, James and Daniel in 1992, and remain here today. We saw Mary as one of the most unselfish and engaging people you have ever met, always on the lookout for everyone's best interests. I was fortunate that between her and my neighbor on the other side of our lawn to quickly acquire two best friends in my 7th month of pregnancy. They both loved babies so the impending arrival of Evan probably sealed that deal. Mary sat next to me in church holding my hand a few years earlier when Karen passed. We had no extended family close so Mary joined us for many celebrations including often her own birthdays as if I needed another reason to have cake. We had countless shared milestones that come to mind, but the time she spent with Evan sharing her children's toys, babysitting and time spent was priceless. Mary loved to travel, and hoped for more as she spoke of it often. We took care of her home and pets while she was gone on her adventures. We had a lovely funeral for her bird Poz behind the fence with Mac, Evan and I each adding a memento to the shoebox. Its always the little things that come to mind, as they were the big things when you reflect back on a lifetime. I added a few pictures of her in the tee-pee with our son on his 3rd birthday; she always had a playful nature. She shared some of the photos of time he spent at our house and she was a big part of our Christmas festivities, my parties in earlier years including the taking of our family Christmas photo. In her more recent years before her health declined she would come over near-daily to have a gab hour or so when my husband grocery shopped or went to lunch. It was coffee and chocolate time either here or in her kitchen. She always had the scoop be it on the subject of politics, an update on friends, or matters of the day. Our time was even more delightful when it included a new packet of photos of her grandchildren that included her picture as well from a recent visit. We have a fleeting memory of her daily as we walk out the kitchen door and see her home imagining her doing her impeccable yard work, laughing and gabbing on her cell phone, rushing to a tennis match. She was also constantly finding a trinket, a prized treasure to share with a child or someone on our street. She didn´t mind acting silly to get a giggle from a little one as she had a baby radar I said. She remains a treasure in our hearts and is missed each day.

Klint Breene

February 5, 2021

So sorry to hear about Mary. I grew up with James and I'll always remember Mary as a very energetic lady who was always on the go, helping others, and playing tennis. She will be missed.

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Judy Jones

February 5, 2021

Mary was a great competitor with me and sometimes against me on various tennis teams. She would do anything for you. I will cherish my memories of her life well lived.

Donna Gnegy Spradlin

February 5, 2021

Mary and I worked together at Martin Travel years ago. And I ran into her at Our Lady of the Valley when my mother moved in there in 2015. She always was a dear lady whom I cared for a lot. She called me about possibly being placed and we talked for a long time. I will miss her sweet sprite spirit and joy for life. Hugs to you, her family.

Tom Breene

February 5, 2021

So sad to hear about Mary's passing. I first came to know Mary from activities involving her son, James, and our son Klint at Our Lady of Nazareth Church; and later when we were involved with the North Roanoke Rec club and our kid's sports. Later when we moved into our house directly behind hers', I enjoyed our talks about my garden (she loved tomatoes), our dogs and spirited discussions about politics. She was always full of vim and vigor and had a zest for life. She will be missed.

Judy B Breene

February 5, 2021

We were so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. The first time I met her was when she came into the tax service I worked for to have their taxes done! Then of course through church and NRRC sports. We moved in behind her house about 16 years ago and would always enjoyed talking to her over the fence. She was also good to go by and see Tom's mom at Our Lady of the Valley. She was a vibrant person and and will be missed by all!

Judith S Berson

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Cynthia Rogers

February 5, 2021

I was Mary´s dental hygienist for many years at Dr. Damiano´s practice. Mary was a ray of sunshine the moment she entered a room. She was a patient, but she was also a friend. Mary had a way of spreading cheer wherever she went, always smiling and just adding joy to our day at our office. She absolutely loved her children and grandchildren and loved sharing recent pictures of her beautiful family. She glowed with pride of their accomplishments. I know her family will miss her love, wisdom, and presence. She will be missed by all whose life she touched with her sweet spirit.

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