It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gordon Reginald Noble of Springdale, NL, age 83, announces his passing on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from the Valley Vista Senior Citizen's Complex, Springdale.

Gordon Noble was born July 14, 1935 to Albert and Dulcie Noble. At the young age of 10, his father died and being the oldest son, he took on the role of provider and head of the household. He worked as a teenager in the lumber woods and logging industry. By his late teens and early 20's, he worked in a woodworking shop in Tilt Cove. He then returned to Springdale and worked in carpentry and construction before finally building his own cabinet/woodworking business in the 1970's. His cabinets and handiwork are in many homes within the province.

He married Gladys Rideout of Morton's Harbour who was a teacher in Springdale in 1959 and together they raised 5 children, and were blessed with 6 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.

In addition to his tremendous ability in woodworking, he was also a talented musician. He taught himself to play guitar and in his younger years often sang and played in church. Up until he injured his hand, he continued to play in his home for his children and grandchildren who sang along.

Gordon is predeceased by his parents Albert and Dulcie Noble; brother Wilson Noble; sisters Ivy Canning, Amelia Rideout, Sedella Wiseman .

He leaves to remember the wonderful life that he lived, his wife Gladys Noble; son Jeff (Kim) Noble; daughters Trudy (Danny) Parsons, Roxanne (Amir) Azarpad, Beverly (Trevor) Ivany, Valerie Noble; grandchildren Victoria St. Croix, Katherine Noble, Jonathan Azarpad, Ryan Azarpad, Luke Morey, Olivia Ivany; great-grandchild Averi St. Croix; brother David Noble, as well as many other extended family members and friends.

The Home Going service was held from Springdale Pentecostal Church, Springdale, on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Lindsey officiating. Interment was at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Cherry Crescent, Springdale. Pallbearers were son Jeff Noble; sons-in-law Danny Parsons, Trevor Ivany; nephew Ray Wiseman; friends Tom Rose, Moody Hewlett. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Elaine M. Rideout and Harry Oxford at Green Bay Funeral Home, Springdale.

Donations:
Donations in Gordon's memory can be made to The Gideons.