Obituary of Jay Timothy Noonan

Jay Timothy Noonan

Jay “Tim” Timothy Noonan, 81, passed away peacefully due to complications from long-term Diabetes Type 1.  Jay died surrounded by his loving family, on August 15, 2024. He was born in Brockton, Massachusetts on December 13, 1943 to Gertrude and Laurence Noonan and resided in Duxbury, MA.

Jay attended Brockton High School and Norwich University. He played tight end for the Brockton High Boxers. On Dec 9, 1960 the Boxers played against the Miami High Stingarees in the Orange Bowl in Florida.  After completing his studies, he operated Rourke Oil and Coal in Abington, MA. He then went on to work for his brother, Peter, as Treasurer for J.P. Noonan Transportation.  For many years, Jay served on the Board of Directors at the former Abington Savings Bank. He was also involved in the community as a member, and president, of the Abington Rotary. 

Through the years, Jay enjoyed sailing the “Lady Bug” for Wild Harbor Yacht Club and his catboat the “Patchy Fog”, skiing at King Ridge (his favorite Brillig’s Run), and running in road races, which turned into a passion for walking for over 40 years. He could be seen on his favorite route in Duxbury most evenings on King Caesar road and over the Duxbury bridge. Many winters he enjoyed skiing and fireside at Red Top, Barnard, VT with family and friends. He was a member of the Duxbury Yacht Club. Jay spent all of his early summers with his large family at New Silver Beach, in North Falmouth, MA. There he made lifelong friends and memories. His heart was always in Naples Florida.

Jay is survived by his wife, Bonnie Hamilton Place Noonan. His children, with whom he had with his deceased wife, Karen Anderson, are Heather, Jay Jr. “Tim” (Sara Nelson), Jared, and granddaughter Stella. Jay’s family grew in his marriage to Bonnie with the addition of her children, all of Duxbury: Stephen Jr. and Cinnie O’Brien and their children, Henry and Brooks; Lauren and Stewart Smith and their children, Linsin Smith, Jack Snow and Tague Smith; Chrystie O’Brien.  He is also survived by his siblings Alice Hart, J. Peter Noonan and Larry Noonan. He is preceded in death by his sister, Susie Perry.

Jay was mild mannered and will be remembered for smile, his sense of humor, dedication to family, and an exceptional zest for life.

In honor of his wishes, a celebration of Jay’s life will be planned in the future.