Career
Noel was a lifelong resident of Connecticut who began his political career as Alderman-At-Large for the town in 1952. He was subsequently appointed District Field Representative for the Committee on Special Revenues and served in both positions jointly. Noel ran again in 1971 against Republican Florence MacFarlane, who in victory became Willimantic"s first female mayor.
Noel was known widely for his affable nature and affiliations with various charitable organizations.
Former first selectman and Connecticut State Representative John Lescoe described Noel as an "impressive figure," while MacFarlane, on her first day as mayor, remarked on his generous and gracious demeanor. Noel died of prostate cancer in 2004 in West Palm Beach Florida, aged 89.
