WATERFORD Joan Mary Noel, 85, formerly of Middletown Rd. passed away Thursday January 9, 2020 at Ten Broeck Commons Nursing Center in Lake Katrine. Born and educated in Bronx she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Keenoy Koopman. She moved to this area 64 years ago.
Joan had been employed by the former NY Telephone Co. and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was a member of the Colonie Elks and a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary Mohawk Post 1450, and the Eagles Club of Saratoga. She and her late husband traveled extensively throughout the US and into Mexico in their motor home. She enjoyed dancing at the Elks Club and at Senior facilities in the area. Her feisty demeanor will be missed by all.
She is the widow of Raymond Noel and mother of Scott F. Noel (Lisa) of Waterford, Jeff R. Noel (Andrea) of New Paltz and the late Gary C. Noel. She is the mother in-law of Jacqueline Noel of Virginia Beach, VA and is sister of the late Agnes Button. She is the proud grandmother of Brian, Adam, Taylor, Connor, Corinna and Sophia.
Funeral services will be Monday at 10:30 am at the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rte.32), Waterford. Interment will follow at Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.
Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home on Sunday from 3-5 pm.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205.