Obituary of Betty Noganosh
NOGANOSH, Elizabeth “Betty” – With profound sadness the family of Betty Noganosh (Soules) announces her passing, in her 74th year, at OSMH on March 29, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Loving daughter of Wib and Andrea Soules (predeceased). Cherished mother of Lesa Noganosh (Bruce Taylor), Erin Noganosh (Brian McDonald), and Christina Noganosh. Devoted grandmother of Shayna Taylor, Sydney, Kaelyn, and Pyper McDonald. Dear sister of Maggie Buchanan. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Lifelong best friend to Linda Tolnay (Dunlop), affectionately known as “Grandma Linda” to Betty’s grandchildren, of Burlington.
Betty was born in Orillia and attended West Ward Public School and Park Street Collegiate. She obtained her teacher’s college certificate and went on to attend the University of Toronto and Wilfred Laurier University graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Betty’s early career included teaching on Christian Island and working for Catulpa Community Support Services, an agency dedicated to helping people with disabilities and unique needs. Betty then was an elementary teacher with the Simcoe District Board of Education for 29 years. As part of her ongoing commitment to learning, she obtained her Special Education Specialist Certificate and taught at many schools throughout Simcoe County.
In 1973 Betty joined the Rama First Nations Community and was active in the Rama United Church and all aspects of community life. In 1987 Betty began her decades of service as a member of St. Paul’s United Church. She belonged to many groups and could always be counted on to lend a hand wherever needed. She was also a strong supporter of Couchiching Jubilee House. In 2001, Betty was the recipient of the YMCA Peace Medal for her lifelong commitment to the promotion of peace and social justice, especially for her many years of work helping refugees settle in the Orillia community.
Visitation will be held at the Simcoe Funeral Home, 38 James St E. Orillia by appointment only on Thursday April 1st, from 11 a.m. until 1p.m. Due to Covid- 19 restrictions attendance is limited and must be pre-booked. Please call (705) 327-0221 on Tuesday 9am -5pm & Wednesday 9am -5pm for an attendance time. A family, invitation only Memorial Service will be held at the St. Paul’s Centre, 62 Peter Street N Orillia on Thursday April 1st 2021. Messages of condolence are welcomed www.simcoefuneralhome.ca
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, funeral is by invitation only, but the service will be live streamed. Betty’s wishes were for donations to St. Paul’s Centre Mission and Service Fund, Couchiching Jubilee House, Project Umbrella Burma or Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, or the charity of your choosing. Messages of condolence are welcomed www.simcoefuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Betty Noganosh 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Orillia, Province: Ontario