Marion V. Noel

Schenectady- Marion V. (Dumar) Noel, 90, of Ticonderoga, N.Y., passed away on Wednesday, August,19th 2026, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady, N.Y. Born on March 10,1936, in Witherbee, N.Y., Marion was the daughter of William and Frances (Brooks) Dumar.

Marion married Donald “Dee Dee” Noel at St. Mary’s Church in Ticonderoga on June the 18th of 1955. They remained married for 46 years, until Dee Dee’s death in 2001. Marion and Dee Dee dedicated their married life to their two children, Bill (Billy) and Amy. Many happy holidays and family events filled the “big house” on Alexandria Avenue with laughter and love.

In addition to her husband, Marion was predeceased by her most beloved son, William (Bill) Donald Noel. She was additionally predeceased by seven of her eight siblings: Thomas Dumar, William Dumar, Catherine (Kate) Moynihan, Margaret Kolodzey, Justine “Ann” Welch, Rose “Nancy” Welch, and Theresa Shufelt. She is survived by her loving sister, Carroll Roth and many special nieces and nephews. Time spent will family members was very important to Marion.

Marion worked for many years at Ticonderoga High School as the Cafeteria Manager/Cook. Before that, she held a similar position at St. Mary’s School in Ticonderoga. In her free time, Marion loved golfing with friends and family. Her favorite course was the Port Henry Golf Course. She was also known for her love of gambling trips to Atlantic City and in later years, to Saratoga. Her family joked that her car just automatically seemed to drive itself to the Racino.

Marion is survived by her daughter, Amy (Thomas) Gosh and daughter-in-law, Ann (McClure) Noel. grandchildren: William “Will” (Christine) Noel, Samuel “Sam” (Brittany) Noel, Kyle (Emily) Gosh, Christopher Gosh, Alexandra (Kyle) Patterson, Michael Gosh and Nicholas Gosh. Great grandchildren: Mason Donald Noel, Flynn and Sophie Gosh and a new baby boy due in early September.

Heartfelt thanks from the family to everyone at Kingsway Arms Assisted Living, Memory Care and Nursing Center Units for the excellence in care Marion received in her years there. To the very end, Marion had a snappy, witty, often hysterically funny come-back to everyone that she encountered. Laughter followed her throughout her daily activities. Marion was respected for her fierce independence and her remarkable good humor. She earned her nicknames: Trouble and Sour Patch.

In honor of Marion’s wishes for a quiet farewell, there will be no public services. Marion’s family will gather privately to lay her to rest and to remember a long life well lived. We thank the many friends and relatives who were a part of Marion’s life throughout the years. You were and are appreciated.