MESA, ARIZONA — Irene “Sue” Noyes of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Naples, Maine, died peacefully in her sleep after a long illness on July 1, 2013, at Banner Gardens Hospices House in Mesa. Born Sept. 16, 1928, in Westbrook, Maine. She is predeceased by her husband Dwight “Ike” and son Larry Noyes.

Sue was a homemaker who loved traveling and escaping the cold winters of Maine by spending winters in Arizona. She and her husband bought and sold antiques, cars and motor homes for many years, loved camping and fishing, before finally settling year round.

Survivors include her two daughters, Margaret (Maggi) Rosenberg of West Palm Beach, Florida, Gail Noyes of Mesa, Arizona; and granddaughters, Nicole Weisbeck of Arvada, Colorado, Kate Mitchell of Casco, Maine; and grandson Max Rosenberg of Portland, Maine. She had a special place in her heart for her two grandsons, Ross and Ryan Rivera of Mesa, Arizona, who were a constant in her life. Ross Rivera was her primary caregiver the last four years of her life, and was a devoted and loving presence.

Private services were held at Mariposa Gardens, 6747 E. Broadway, Mesa, AZ 85208. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Banner Gardens Hospice House, 7231 E. Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ 85208.