Noel O. (O'Neill) Babin

December 25, 1935 - January 13, 2021

Pepperell - Noel (O’Neill) Babin, 85, of Laconia, NH, formerly of Pepperell, MA passed away on January 13, 2021, at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Laconia. NH. Noel was born in Wayland, MA December 25, 1935, a daughter of Edward J. and Anna (Herendeen) O’Neill. Noel raised her family in Pepperell, MA before relocating to Stewart, FL, Aiken, SC, and finally settling in Laconia, NH to be close to family. Noel is survived by her children Dorie Babin of Broomfield, CO, David Babin and his wife Janet of Pepperell, MA and Alton Bay, NH, Karen Blake and her husband Steve of Ramer, TN, Kenneth Babin of New Ipswich, NH; her brothers and sisters in law, Edward and Judy O’Neill of PA, Terry and Mary O’Neill of FL, Diane and Joe DesRochers of FL; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren with one on the way. She is predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Maunsell Babin in 2014, and her daughter Kristine Babin in 1965. She was also the sister of the late Doris Dyer, Barbara Harmon, and Carol O’Neill. Noel studied Equestrian Training, was a member and coach for The Groton Pony Club, and was a coach with the Junior Olympics Equestrian Team. Noel also studied Art at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Following college, she went on to become a respected and well-known horsewoman. After marrying the love of her life Maunsell, she raised her family and ran a horse farm at their home in Pepperell, MA where she bred horses, taught horsemanship, and provided horseback riding lessons to students of all levels and ages who adored her. Noel, in her spare time, enjoyed painting, collecting antiques, and breeding German Shepherds. She was a friendly, outgoing, hardworking, determined individual of a woman and a pillar of her community. A beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, animal lover, talented artist, and a friend of many, her legacy will forever live on through those who knew her and loved her. Due to Covid -19 restrictions, funeral services and burial will be held privately. Those who would like may view the funeral service by accessing the streaming link at the bottom of the webpage. The Anderson Funeral Home, 250 Main Street, Townsend is assisting the family with arrangements. To view both a livestream of Noel's service, and the graveside service, please visit the link below; please note that the graveside service is being recorded, and will be available to view later in the day. https://my.gather.app/remember/noel-babin