MADISON - Elizabeth E. Noel, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Meriter Hospital. She was born on March 12, 1933, in Kenosha, Wis., the daughter of Archibald and Mary (Robinson) Naysmith.

Elizabeth graduated from UW-Madison with a Library Science Degree and worked as a librarian for the UW-Madison Medical College Library until 1968. Elizabeth’s love for books is an understatement, it was her passion. She collected books and cataloged and organized her own personal library within her home - a very eclectic collection. What she focused on most in her later years was the collection of fiction books, especially the cozy murder mysteries she would obsessively read. She was a charter member of the Madison Chapter of SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) along with her husband, Wesley. This is when her persona, Fiona McGregor, was established. As part of the SCA, she was elected KAHN of the Household of the Great Dark Horde, several times, a position she likened to herding cats. Lifelong friendships and unity were developed over the years. Fiona enjoyed miniature toys, and had always hoped to acquire all the tools and materials to create new toys, but that remained a dream.

Fiona is survived by her daughter, Katherine H. “Rena” (Josh Snyder) Noel; stepson, George C. (Charlotte) Noel; sister, Margaret; and brother, Archibald ‘Rob’ (Sherry) Naysmith. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Wesley Noel.

Memorials may be made to The Madison Library Foundation in her name. https://mplfoundation.org.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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Elizabeth Noel

March 12, 1933 - February 23, 2023

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