Obituary of Barbara Noyes Rhoades

BARBARA (NOYES) RHOADES of Topsfield, beloved daughter of Verne and Gladys (Bean) Noyes, born July 30, 1927, passed away on January 16, 2012. She was predeceased by her mother, father, husband of 60 years, John Rhoades, sons Daniel and Earnest, daughter Gail and son-in-law August Jason, sisters Laverna Griffin and Norma Welch. Barbara was a loving and generous woman whose home was open to all. She had a vibrant and full life that touched all who knew her, and the world is a darker place with her loss. Barbara leaves behind a large family of children including Grace and Rick Hraba, Daniel and Joyce Rhoades, Mary Rhoades, Marion and Vaughn Monk, Edgar and Cindy Rhoades; her sister-in-law Nina Rhoades; brothers Norris Noyes, Garry and Betty Noyes, sisters Earlene Sherman, Ina Noyes, Dixie and Ken Curtis. Barbara also leaves many grandchildren and great grandchildren including Allen and Beth Hraba, John and Shelly Hraba, Karen and Paul Binkley, Tina-Marie and Steven, Larry and Sherrie, Robert, Mark, Michelle, Jennifer, Melissa, Scott; Jessica and Andrew, Acacia, Tarah, Adam, Alec, Joel, Whitley, Luke, Austin, Zackary, Alayna, Asa and Elaina. A large family of nieces, nephews and cousins are also mourning along with many local children of all ages who knew and loved Grammie Rhoades. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 21st at Rhoades Family Cemetery in Topsfield. Arrangements under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast. On-line condolences may be offered at www.directcremationofmaine.com.