Colin B. Noyes

January 1, 1947 - January 9, 2021

NORTH STRATFORD – Colin B. Noyes, 74, of North Stratford, died at his home on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, with his family by his side and after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Colebrook on New Year’s Day in 1947, a son to the late Raymond E. and Laura J. (Bennett) Noyes. He married his high school sweetheart, Lillian Lurvey, in Stratford in 1966. For several years, Colin worked as a sawyer at McMann Lumber. He later worked as the manager in the building materials section of Emerson’s & Sons for more than 30 years in Groveton. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family. Colin was an avid sports fan and loved watching all New England sports teams, but even more he enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren during their various sporting events. He was a former member of the Stratford School Board, and he worked for the Stratford Police Dept. for 13 years attaining the rank of sergeant. He was also a member of the Stratford Ambulance Corps for a short time. His faith was important to him, as well, and he was a communicant and Eucharistic minister for the St. Marguerite d’Youville parish. Colin is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Lillian G. Noyes of North Stratford; three sons, Jeffrey C. Noyes and wife Jeannette of Stratford, Jody Noyes of Stratford, and Jeremy R. Noyes and wife Katrina of Groveton; two sisters, Monda Harnish of Florida and Bethany (Raoul) Riendeau of Colebrook; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by a brother, Sheldon Noyes, and a sister, Jana Carr. There are no public calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in North Stratford. A graveside interment service will be held later in the spring of 2021 at Fairview Cemetery, of which notice will be given. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Noyes may be made to the St. Marguerite d’Youville Parish, 11 State St., Groveton, NH 03582. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.