Eleanor "Ellie" Noyes, died March 19, 2014 at Porter Medical Center at the age of 91. Eleanor left pain behind as she ventured to join the Lord. Born in Proctor, Ellie was the third of seven children born to James and Josephine (Counter) Culver. Ellie knew many people from her years of waiting on tables at the Middlebury Inn. She was best recognized for her long walks through town where she greeted everyone with a warm smile and a positive voice. Ellie leaves behind four children, Sandra Tabor of Portland, OR; William "Bill" Noyes and his wife Sandi of Big Lake, AL; Lynda Rheaume and her husbabnd Ray of Leicester and Cecilia Noyes of Middlebury. Ellie has eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren that she enjoyed being with. For her 90th birthday, all her family gathered for a week of togetherness and sharing, this was a highlight for her as well as the rest of the family. She is also survived by her sister Cecilia (Red Rogers) Curry and Isabelle Demsko. She was predeceased by her parents, sisters Elizabeth Tufts, Kay Swider, Alice Danyow, one brother James Culver and her ex-husband William Noyes. At Eleanors request, a private burial will take place at the families convenience. Donations in her honor may be made to: Addison County Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753 who assisted Ellie through many recoveries or Elderly Services Project Independence, 112 Exchange St., Middlebury, VT 05753 where she continued to make new friends while she was able to attend. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main St., Middlebury, VT 05752. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com.