Edwin Norman Noyes, 74, of Washington, passed away Dec. 23 at his home.
He was born in Jefferson on Aug. 23, 1933, the son of Raymond Edwin Noyes and Louise Ann Mosher Noyes. He attended Erskine Academy and Cony High School.
At an early age, Eddie was very creative. He was a leader and liked to make life exciting with his mischievous ways and quick wit.
He worked with his parents at their sawmill before going on to work at various jobs in the area. He began working for Howard Stetson Saab before opening his own body and paint shop. In 1959, he went into a joint venture with Buster Winslow in auto salvaging. His specialty was working on antique and sports cars. He had many clients from Maine and other states. He did special work for John Miller and Clyde Billing. In 1969, he went into a partnership with Raymond Rawley, before retiring in 2002. His son, Randy, and son-in-law, Tim, worked with Eddie and Raymond in the body shop for years.
He loved family get-togethers and his family meant everything to him. He taught many children how to swim, hunt, fish, camp, and snowmobile. He loved to trade and deal, collect license plates, auto memorabilia, and guns and had a knack for airbrush painting. He loved riding a bicycle and mountain climbing as well as playing practical jokes. His daughter Lynn researched the family genealogy and collected family photos, of which Eddie was very proud.
He will be remembered as a loyal, loving father, brother and friend. He had great positive influences on children’s lives and always had his home open for friends and family to come to. He repaired and renovated his home and many others and did more than a normal person would do because of his great visions and insight into projects.
In his earlier years, he and his wife, Charlotte, traveled extensively on their motorcycles, visiting many states. They loved snowmobiling and camping, too.
He was an avid sports car enthusiast and for many years he and his companion, Sheryl, traveled throughout the United States. For 20 years he resided at his cottage on Washington Pond where he and Sheryl created many beautiful flower gardens. He worked as a caretaker through the winter months, looking after neighbor’s cottages.
If anyone found himself or herself in a bad mood around Eddie, he would quickly break the ice and make them smile. He believed that “life is too short” so you should make the best of it. He was a great cook and will be remembered for his baked beans. He invented the “bean jack.” He was a loving son who took care of his parents, making sure that all of their needs were met.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Barbara Teele Noyes.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Orff Noyes of Englewood, Col.; companion of 20 years, Sheryl Look of Washington; son, Randall Noyes and wife Mary of Greenbush; daughter, Lynn Rawley and husband Tim of Waldoboro; Sheryl s children, Todd Look and wife Nicole of Waldoboro and Robin Blake and husband David of Washington; sisters, Arlene Wellman and husband Owen of Washington, Marian Flanders of Augusta, Madeline Campbell and husband David of Augusta, and Dianne Harrington and husband Eddie of Richmond; grandchildren, Joshua Noyes and wife Kim of Colorado Springs, Col., Jeremy Noyes of Englewood, Col., Amy Rife and husband James of Nobleboro, Mandy Rawley of Waldoboro, Tiffany, Dylan, Tristan and Logan Look of Waldoboro, and Tony Blake of Washington; aunts, Iva Mosher of Jefferson, Lillian Glidden of Jefferson, June Burns of Rockland, and Clara Hodgkins of Shirley, Mass.; and many special nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours 12-2 p.m., Sat., Dec. 29 followed by a celebration of his life at 2 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro with Pastor Tom Rawley officiating.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Waldoboro.
