Noreen A Noel

Noreen Ann Noel, born February 11th, 1943, in Waterville, Maine died September 19th, 2004 after a spirited six-year battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Russ, mother Louise, Sister Alma, Brother Kenny, son Curtis, daughter Aimee, and many loving friends and family.

She attended St. Xavier University in Nova Scotia, then studied psychology and nursing in California, where she became a registered nurse. She worked as a psychiatric nurse for the L.A. County Dept. of Mental Health for over twenty-five years. Noreen was a founding member of ''The Ojai Family'' and the professional group known as ''The Tomcats.'' She was a wonderful lover of children, books and any person in need.

A funeral mass will be held Thursday, September 23rd at 10:00 AM at American Martyrs Catholic Church, 624 15th St., Manhattan Beach.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Noreen's name to the following : The Wellness Community-South Bay Cities, 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (310) 376-3550 or Hollygrove Children's residential facility, 800 N. Vine St. Los Angeles, CA 90038, Attn: Development Dept.