Noann Roberta Campbell, age 89, passed peacefully at - MyMichigan Medical Center in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, on the afternoon of January 14, 2025. She was born in a little white house in St. Ignace, Michigan, on December 23, 1935, to her parents, the late John Rich and Virginia Evelyn (Beamish) McFadden .
Noann’s younger years were spent in parochial school where she boarded with other children, under the care of nuns. While there, she enjoyed writing letters back and forth with her mother. She later graduated from Brimley High School.Noann met her husband, Lloyd W. Campbell in Brimley, Michigan, and they married September 4, 1953, in Elgin, Illinois. Lloyd was in the United States Navy and on March 5, 1956, in Port Lyauty, Morocco, they had a daughter, Candy Sue. They returned to the states in October of 1956. In 1962, they opened their own business, Ability Glass & Mirror, in Palatine, Illinois, which grew into a wholesale picture frame outfit, Palatine Frame & Molding. In 1968, they built their retirement cabin at Salt Point in Brimley and in 1983, they sold their business and retired here while they wintered in Bradenton, Florida. Their daughter Candy married and in 1980 had a son, Lloyd Robert. While Candy was carrying him, it was found that she had leukaemia. Noann’s primary focus then became her daughter and grandson’s wellbeing. Sadly, on June 25, 1991, Candy lost her battle with leukaemia. Noann and Lloyd W then “inherited,” in her own words, their grandson Lloyd Robert. Upon their grandson’s request, they decided to move to their retirement cabin in Brimley full time. Ever the nurturer, Noann made the decision to dedicate her golden years to ensuring the safety and happiness of her grandson. She spent her time teaching him the names of the birds that would visit their feeders, how to cook and bake, which flowers would work best together in the garden, and how to fetch her a beer (which, he says, he had down pat by the age of three).
Noann boasted of her skills in cleaning, organizing, and most importantly, entertaining. Over the years, many guests came, laughed, and left; always invited back and intending to return. Noann loved nothing more than for the people she cared most about to be enjoying themselves and making fond memories together. She held tightly to these times, even into her later years. This was made easy for her as she had so many friends, acquaintances and otherwise, that were drawn to her natural warmth and wit. Noann’s dear husband Lloyd W. unfortunately passed on December 26, 2013. She then spent another handful of years at their cabin in Brimley while grandson Lloyd Robert moved next door to help take care of her; the same as she had for him. After some time, she had decided she wanted an apartment in Sault Ste. Marie. Her final years were spent there, with frequent visits, doctor’s appointments and dinner deliveries made by her grandson Lloyd Robert.
To all of Noann’s friends, here and gone, we thank you for your love, support and laughter over the years. As preemptively written by Noann herself, as she was always prepared, “You all have made me very, very happy with all the years of friendships and thoughtfulness. Thank you very much!”
In lieu of flowers, Noann would have appreciated a donation to the The Chippewa County Animal Shelter, 3660 S Mackinac Trail, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. However, the next time you’re at The Cozy Inn, please raise a glass in her honor!
Family Life Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at www.familylifefh.com.
