TOPSHAM – Lawrence M. Noddin, 91, a resident of 22 Curtis Lane, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 8, at his residence.

He was born in Bingham, Sept. 2, 1914, the son of Frank L. and Gertrude (McLellan) Noddin. He attended Bangor schools and was a 1931 graduate of Bangor High School.

After his education he was employed with New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. He left his employment briefly to serve his country as an Army staff sergeant in Europe during World War II. After the war, he resumed his employment with New England Telephone as a staff supervisor coordinating the independent phone companies of Maine.

He retired to Marlboro Beach on Frenchman’s Bay in 1975, where he was a founding member of the Marlboro Yacht Club. He was also an avid skier until 10 years ago at Sugarloaf USA, where he and his family so enjoyed the sport.

Survivors include his wife, the former Doris Lynch, whom he married April 29, 1941 of Topsham; one son, Richard Noddin and his wife, Stephanie, of Alna; one granddaughter, Laura Reed Noddin of Boston; and former son-in-law, Gary Parker of Old Orchard Beach.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Gail Noddin Parker, a grandson, Matthew Alan Noddin; and a brother, Harold.

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