Raymond Lincoln John Noonan

Raymond L. Noonan from Shoreview, Minn., passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at St John's Hospital in Maplewood, at age 90. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anne M. Noonan. He was born in Boston on February 12, 1935, to Joseph M. Noonan and Elizabeth (McGiniss) Noonan. Orphaned at a young age, he was brought up by his step-grandmother, Nana Noonan. From his childhood, he fondly remembered Mickey the cat, a stray in his neighborhood. Ray graduated high school from Brighton Public School and went into the service at Fort Dix, N.J. An Army veteran, he married the girl next door. Working first for Coca-Cola driving in the North End of Boston, he took a new job in sales with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and retired after a very successful career of over 30 years. With Reynolds he moved to Virginia, outside Philadelphia, Minnesota and then New York as a regional manager. After a packed-house farewell party in New York, he finally retired to Minnesota to be with family. Fond of baseball, he coached many baseball teams with the boys, and once, in a spontaneous moment, drove his company car around the bases in a large cloud of dust. A favorite memory he often shared was taking his three very young boys to a golf range in Massachusetts. Chasing balls and other mayhem ensued; needless to say, the owner was never thrilled to see them coming. Often on Sundays, he would take his boys to a recreational area, Blue Hills Reservation. Outfitted with canteens and energy, they went hiking through the ski area in the summer. Feeding the deer in the small zoo was a treat every time. Also, at Houghton's Pond in the Blue Hills, they went fishing and some of the boys caught their first fish or turtle. A dedicated card player, he started with penny poker with his brother Bobby and wife Lena in the '60s and later made trips to casinos. He started a fun blackjack game, open to any resident at Shoreview Senior Living. He is also survived by three children, Joe Noonan and his wife, Terry, in Minnesota; Raymond Jr. in Connecticut; and Terry Noonan and his wife, Christine, in Minnesota. In addition, he is survived by six grandchildren who he was very proud of - Alexander and his wife, Morgan, in Minnesota; Raymond III and his wife, Keni, in New York; Stephanie in Chicago; Joseph in New York; Kylie in Chicago; and Lauren in Boston. He is preceded in death by Pina (Nuzzolillo) Noonan, wife of Raymond Jr.; his three brothers and two sisters - Elizabeth; Eleanor and brother-in-law Jim Craig and their son, Young Jimmy; Bobby and his wife, Lena; John and his wife, Marilyn; and Joseph Noonan. A service will be held at the Shoreview Chapel of Washburn-McReavy, 515 Hwy. 96 W., on Saturday, November 22, 2025, with a visitation at 1 p.m., followed by a service at 2 p.m. Please send memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org under the tab "Ways to Give."

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Raymond Lincoln John Noonan

February 12, 1935 - November 10, 2025

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Raymond Lincoln John Noonan

February 12, 1935 - November 10, 2025

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