Noel passed away on Tuesday, March 26.
He had been a member of The Rotary Club of Benalla for 35 years, where he held many roles.
He was, at times, the chair of various committees including arts and craft, world community service, meals on wheels, the Rotary Bulletin, public relations, Rotary Foundation, Rotary Youth Leadership Award and school debating.
He also served on many other committees during his time with Rotary, such as membership, fundraising, National Youth Science Forum and Rotary Friendship Exchange.
He was District 9790 secretary when Graeme Beck was District Governor in 1996/97.
Outside Rotary he was one of the leading lights in the U3A wine-appreciation group.
He was by all reports particularly fond of a glass or two of good muscat.
Members of the Benalla Rotary Club formed a guard of honour at Noel’s funeral as a mark of respect for the sterling service he gave to the club and the local community for more than 35 years as a member.