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Lydia Grace Noel Forbes, 94 Lydia Grace Noel Forbes, 94, of 372 Baldwin St., Meadville, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at Meadville Medical Center. Mrs. Forbes was born at Black Ash on June 15, 1910, a daughter of the late Alva and Hazel Hatch Noel. She was married to Raymond Forbes on Aug. 30, 1942. He preceded her in death in November 1957. She had been employed as the head cook at the former Mead Nursing Home for several years. She previously had been employed for several years at the Methodist Home under Rev. Braun and later in the kitchen at Wesbury United Methodist Community. In her earlier years, she had owned her own beauty shop, operating it out of her home, and had worked at a bus station in New York City. Mrs. Forbes had been an active member of Grace United Methodist Church for more than 75 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, where she served as a worthy matron and was a member of the Order of the Amaranth. She is survived by a nephew, Keith Noel, with whom she was close, formerly of Meadville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by an adopted son, John Forbes, and a brother, Edson J. Noel. Friends may call at Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville, Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church from 10 to 11 a.m. at which time a funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. Sarah Roncolato, pastor, and the Rev. Doug Messerall, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church. Interment will be in Greendale Cemetery, West Mead Township. Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 828 N. Main St., Meadville, or Meadville Masonic Lodge, 21635 Star Route 27, Meadville, PA 16335. Add a condolence |
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