John's Obituary
John Albert Noonan of Great Falls, Montana and Boston, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the age of 68.
He was the son of the late Loretta (Tafolla) and Cornelius Noonan. Beloved father of Kristina Walters and her husband Abe Walters of Bellingham, MA and Julianna McClure and her partner, Sean Curry of Walpole, MA. Grandfather to Jason, Joseph, and Justin McClure. Brother to Jennifer A. Spencer and her husband, Dale of Liberty, ME, James M. Noonan of Kittery, ME, Neil J. Noonan of Boston, MA and the late Joel E. Noonan of Boston, MA. He is also survived by his aunts, Clarette Martin, Martina Tafolla, Carolyn and Scott Truscott; numerous Wells and Tafolla cousins; his second parents, Junita and Jack McFetridge; and his dear friends, Kevin Taylor and Mimi from Boston, Shelly, Bruce Peterson, and Ray L. from MT.
John grew up in Boston and Montana. He was an altar boy and played the trumpet in St. Williams Marching Band. He graduated from Boston Latin class of 72 and MSU Summa Cum Laude in 1994 with a degree in criminal justice and sociology, and a Master of Science degree in organizational management.
He worked at Moderne Cabinets for years and assisted with maintenance at his residence. He enjoyed watching football and was an avid fan of the Boston teams, New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox. He loved listening to Led Zeppelin. He was a great basketball player.
John will be greatly missed by all who knew him and will be forever in our hearts. He died from Stage 4 Lung Cancer.
The family is following John’s wishes and no services will be held. Memorials may be made in John’s memory to Benefis Peace Hospice of Montana or American Cancer Society www.Cancer.org.
