Kathryn Ellen Noel

Kathryn Ellen Noel, age 69 of Colchester, found eternal peace on January 28, 2023 after a brief illness. Born on May 17, 1953 in Vernon, CT, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Jane (Beckwith) Noel who established the family’s longtime home in South Hadley, MA. Kathryn was a dedicated daughter, academically bright, musically talented (piano and clarinet) and very active in her local Girl Scout troop throughout her childhood. Following her graduation from Ursuline Academy in Springfield, MA, Kathryn earned her BA in Elementary Education from Westfield State and began her teaching career in the South Hadley school system. While earning her Masters in Recreation Management from Springfield College, Kathryn moved to Colchester, CT where she spent over thirty years as an educator in the Colchester school system. Kathryn’s lifelong passion for educating children inspired her to work part-time during retirement in the Salem, CT school system. Beyond her career, Kathryn also loved animals. For many years she provided a loving home to many Scottish Terriers, Labrador Retrievers and cats. This is a woman whose impact and life will be sorely missed by her brother Norman Noel and Debra Spagnesi of West Suffield; niece Justine and Michael Weston; nephew John Noel and Sarah Misch; great niece Madison Sutkaitis; great nephew Jaxon Sutkaitis; many fellow educators, especially retired Colchester teachers Irene Stanavage, Suzie Hawkins and Edwina Callaghan; longtime friend Maria Taylor of Holyoke, MA; and countless former students whom she sought to educate in their academic endeavors. Funeral services will be held at the Aroura-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, CT on Friday, February 17th, beginning at 10:00AM with visitation, and a service beginning at 11:30 AM. Kathy was a passionate advocate for helping young children and supporting play based opportunities. Therefore in lieu of flowers, in memory of Kathy Noel, please consider donating to the: Colchester Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp Scholarship Fund - Colchester Parks and Recreation 127 Norwich Ave- Suite 107, Colchester CT 06415 or another charity of your choice. To share a memory of Kathryn or to express your condolences to the family please visit: www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com

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